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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.

Paramahansa Yogananda

If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA

Bad Circumstance Yourself
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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Greatness Love Meditation Soul Spirit Yourself
Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Afraid One Liner Question Truth
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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA

Forgiveness Love Myself Offend Thirsty
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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Escape Face Himself People Run
The time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
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Kind Life Man Material Security Simplicity Time Yourself
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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Anxiety Believe Capacity Heart Limitation Trust Yourself
Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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Best Force Natural Relax Way
In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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Control Forever Freedom Inspirational Power
Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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Beautiful Care Future Live Moments Quiet Yourself
You 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
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Creation Hide Reach Struggle Yourself
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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Enough Hide Obstacle Power Strength Temptation
Do not take life’s experiences too seriously. For in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. Play your part in life, but never forget that it is only a role.
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Experience Forget Life Play Reality Role Serious Yourself
By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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Carry Heart Meditation Paradise Practice Yourself
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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Active Battle Kill Life Person Training Warrior Yourself
Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA

Alone Change Responsibility Thinking Yourself