He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABe kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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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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We are what we think we are. The habitual inclination of our thoughts determines our talents and abilities, and our personality. So whatever you want to be, start to develop that pattern now.
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In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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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 soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during meditation, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.
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As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
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Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and to those who do not love me.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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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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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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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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The wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean.
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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Before 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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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