Through every trial we grow. All suffering we experience has a meaning. Though it seems very cruel, it is like the fire that smelts the iron ore: the steel that emerges from that furnace is beautifully strong, useful for many purposes.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! control the present! Live supremely well now! This is the way of the wise.
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The sun shines equally on diamond and charcoal, but the former has developed qualities that enable it to reflect the sunlight brilliantly, while the latter is unable to reflect the sunlight. Emulate the diamond in your dealings with people. Brightly reflect the light of God’s love.
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Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence… To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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