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Do not think of yourself as the body, but as the joyous consciousness and immortal life behind it.
Paramahansa Yogananda
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Paramahansa Yogananda
Age: 59 †
Born: 1893
Born: January 5
Died: 1952
Died: March 7
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To love those that love you is easy. To love those that love you not is not so simple. If you want to change anyone, set a better example. Show more kindness, more understanding, more love. That has a sure effect. To those who are not kind, show kindness. To those who are mean, show bigness of heart.
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To me there is no difference between one person and another I behold all as soul-reflection s of the one God. I can't think of anyone as a stranger, for I know that we are all part of the One Spirit.
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Happiness lies in making others happy, in forsaking self-interest to bring joy to others.
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As you find your soul-reservoir of peace, less and less controversy will be able to afflict your life.
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We are all part of the One Spirit. When you experience the true meaning of religion, which is to know God, you will realize that He is your Self, and that He exists equally and impartially in all beings.
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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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Forget your dream-born mortal weakness. Wake up and know that you and God are one.
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Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
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Environment is stronger than will.
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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Faithfulness in the performance of small duties gives us strength to adhere to difficult determinations that life will someday force us to make.
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Do your best and then relax.
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God is love. His plan for creation can only be rooted in love. Does not that simple thought, rather than erudite reasoning, offer solace to the human heart?
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In meditation...the power of God begins to reflect in the clear waters of your consciousness.
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