Positive Thinking Quotes

Generosity wins love and respect. To be generous means to be able to recognise the specialities within and use them for everyone's benefit. The one who is generous never expects others to understand or give but is able to give constantly from whatever he has. He is able to spread the fragrance of his specialities to those around. When we are generous, everyone around us is benefited and we find that we are able to win the love and respect for all. Our continuous contribution inspires others to make effort to change and we become an example and inspiration for them. We are able to move forward with ease.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To recognize inner treasures is to use them well. Time, energy and thoughts are one's greatest treasures. The ones who recognize these treasures are able to look after them carefully and use them for the benefit of all. None of these inner resources are ever wasted. When these treasures are used properly and are put to full use, they bring in the best external treasures too. When we are in touch with ourselves and give attention to ourselves, we are able to recognize these inner treasures. These treasures keep us rich at all times, even when external circumstances are not so favourable. Further use of these treasures makes us only richer and richer.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have the courage to face challenges is to overcome weaknesses. The one who has the courage to face challenges surely puts in effort to find a solution for them. He is not caught up with these challenges but understands that they are an expression of his own weakness. To wish for the challenge to finish on its own without working on it, or to make effort to move away from the situation is escapism, which doesn't lead to success. When we are prepared for all the challenges that come our way we are able to finish our own weaknesses. We have the courage to understand that the challenge is not from the situation itself but is because of our internal weakness. So we are able to be stable and strong even in the most difficult situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be stabilised in the state of self-respect is to give respect too. When someone is working with his own weakness, one way is just to be caught up with that weakness by looking at it. It is in fact more important to provide support and strength to the one who is weak because he has no strength of his own at that time. There is the ability to do this only when there is the ability to be aware of one's own inner strength, i.e., self-respect brings respect for others. When we have respect for ourselves, we are able to maintain a positive state of mind at all times. When we are able to help others through our own positive attitude, we find ourselves free from the problem of the conflict of relationships and the negative feelings that emerge because of it. We are able to make others powerful too and thus earn their good wishes and blessings.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be an example is to economise words. Everyone is looking for examples and role models. The one who is able to become an example for others by living his life with quality is the one who becomes an inspiration to others. Then there is no need for so many words to express what has to be done. Whatever is required to be done will be done without having to be told. When we have the aim of becoming a role model, we not only improve ourselves but also are able to give inspiration to others too. We find that the support and the cooperation come very naturally and easily. So nothing is difficult for us as we are able to pool in everyone's resources.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have courage to work on the self is to find the beauty within. Situations come that challenge one's own strength. At such times the mind tends to become weak displaying weaknesses. Then there is no courage to look within. The one who is able to be introspective at that time is able to find a new learning. He is thus able to express the beauty that is lying within. When we understand that at each step of our life, situations come to bring out some quality from within, we'll never be afraid of situations. We'll have the courage to challenge our own assumptions and move forward based on the learning that we get and the beauty that we have been able to discover.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Patience and accuracy bring achievement of goals. As much as it is important to set up goals for ourselves it is also equally important to put in effort for the achievement of these goals. The one who works with the two qualities of patience and accuracy, are able to put in effort work with commitment, under all circumstances. They are able to recognize the success that they get in little things and work further till they reach the goal. When we are accurate in our efforts, we experience satisfaction and contentment. We also have the patience to understand the significance of our own effort and the result that we attain. So we are able to experience the sweetness of the result that we get in little ways. We also have the firm faith that we will attain whatever goal we set for ourselves.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Enthusiasm and alertness contribute to success. To have enthusiasm means to guarantee continuous effort. The one who is enthusiastic never stops with challenging situations, but makes effort to move forward. When enthusiasm is combined with alertness there is the ability to bring balance so that there is caution along with courage. When we are able to maintain our enthusiasm we are able to have courage in all situations. When we take up a step forward with courage we also experience the help that we get from others and also from God. We thus experience success at every step.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be humble is to get a share of the outcome. There is surely the contribution of each and everyone in the success of a task. The efforts of the one who puts in his best with humility are recognized. Humility enables such a person to give unconditionally, to give without expecting anything in return, even without any visible gains. Since we don't expect anything we find that people are ready to give without conditions. We are able to appreciate whatever we get. We are also able to continue with what we've started. We naturally put in continuous effort for the success of the task, whether there is recognition or not.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Behind all creation is silence. Silence is the essential condition, the vital ingredient for all creation and all that is created. It is a power in its own right. The artist starts with a blank canvas - silence. The composer places it between and behind the notes. The very ground of your being, out of which comes all your thoughts, is silence. The way to silence is through meditation. When you arrive in your own silence you will know true freedom and real power. Stop, take a minute, and listen to the silence within you today. Then be aware of what disturbs your inner silence. It could be negative thoughts, memories, sensations. And when you are aware, you will know what is draining your creative power, and you will know what needs to change...on the inside! –

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If you know a little of yourself, you will have realised that you are more than meets your eyes in the mirror in the morning. What you see is not what you are. You see the form not the content, the body not the soul, the matter not the mind. In quiet and profound moments, we
innately know that is true. But we forget. The world tells us and wants us to believe that we are what we see - and we take the easy way out. We believe. That's why the awakening of spirit and the flowering of our spirituality (nothing to do with religion) means we have to
keep reminding ourselves, a hundred times a day, I am a soul - not a body, I am an eternal spirit - not a perishable piece of meat. I am quality, not quantity. I am. Otherwise, freedom is not possible. And if we are not free, in the deepest space inside our own being, we cannot be truly happy.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Understanding brings change. The one who attempts to learn and understand sees things in a new light. Such understanding changes perception of things and there is the expression of a new pattern of behaviour. Negativity is easily removed providing a space for everyone's growth. New actions bring new experience and there is change and progress. We get the commitment to growth, when we are able to covert our understating into action. We are able to bring confidence in our life. Because of our new experience, we are able to be open for further learning too. Life becomes a beautiful journey of growth.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have humility is to be available for others. To focus not only on the self but on others too brings humility. Such humility allows others to come close. The one who is humble is able to give others what is required. Yet he balances with a certain quietness, so that others don't become too casual and familiar. When we are humble, we are easy and light giving the love that we have within. We are free from the sorrow of expectations. Instead we actually become a reservoir of treasures from where others can take benefit. We are constantly a giver, being available for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.