There are many reasons why people oppose each other; misunderstanding, resistance to change, competitiveness. If someone decides to hold on to their negativity, no amount of analyzing or reasoning can ease the situation. At such times, only patience and more patience will help a closed mind gently unfurl itself.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Be the one who changes the atmosphere, not the one who comes under its influence.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
The practice of silently watching life from the vantage point of being an observer enables me more clearly to understand events and other people's inner concerns and qualities. We become slower to judge and better able to respond openly and thoughtfully, free from any influence of the situation itself and from subtle pull of my own or another's personality.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
No one wants to feel pitied by another. However a gentle form of encouragement can enable us to believe in ourselves again and regain our optimism and courage. A person with the quality of mercy works on such subtle level that the support given never demeans or implies weakness in the other person.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.