Those persons who have perceptive eyes enjoy beauty everywhere.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABefore embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit.
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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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In the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
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In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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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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People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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The happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.
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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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Freedom means the power to act by soul guidance, not by the compulsions of desires and habits. Obeying the ego leads to bondage; obeying the soul brings liberation.
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So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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