Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAYou do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
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Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.
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In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.
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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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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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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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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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Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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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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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.
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