Proper visualization by the exercise of concentration and willpower enables us to materialize thoughts, not only as dreams or visions in the mental realm, but also as experiences in the material realm.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAMost of the world is like a mental hospital. Some persons are sick with jealousy, others with anger, hatred, passion. They are victims of their habits and emotions. But you can make your home a place of peace.
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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 greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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I don’t want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.
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It doesn’t matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
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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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In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite. You have no idea how beautiful life can be. When you suddenly find God everywhere, when He comes and talks to you and guides you, the romance of divine love has begun.
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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
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Never count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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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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