Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThose 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.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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When you meditate the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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Meet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.
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I am a spark from the Infinite. I am not flesh and bones. I am light.
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Every tomorrow is determined by every today.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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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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The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
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If you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
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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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If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
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If you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil you yourself will become ugly. Look only for the good in everything so you absorb the quality of beauty.
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If you have a strong mind and plant in it a firm resolve, you can change your destiny.
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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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