Thoughts are the seeds that create our destiny. If there is the same thought as before, there is no newness and there cannot be anything new attained. If things have to change, effort needs to be put in at the level of the thought first. Such thoughts will naturally inspire and motivate to make the best use of the available resources. When I begin to create new elevated thoughts in challenging times, I am able to be happy and peaceful . I don't have questions related to the situations but I am able to find the solutions in my mind. This inner peace naturally creates a peaceful environment around me.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Mindfulness means developing the habit of stepping back and observing your thoughts, consciously directing your mind inward. Just pay attention and take note. Isolate any destructive words and phrases. It's especially beneficial when your mind and body are relaxed, then you can simply watch the thoughts floating in and out of your head and quietly replace any that are not contributing to your welfare.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.
Within us are a lot of treasures - the treasures of thoughts, time and virtues that we have not been using fully. The power within enables us to recognize and use these treasures in a worth while way. The more we are able to work with them we find them increasing. We need to remind ourselves of the treasures within us and try and discover which treasure we have that we can work on. Even if we think of a simple specialty of ours which we could make use of, we would find it increasing and we would find others benefiting too.
~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.