Positive Thinking Quotes

Who are the thieves of peace? Why is peace lost in relationships? Complaints, guilt and comparisons are the main destroyers of peace. Instead of complaining, share newness. Instead of looking for someone to blame, take responsibility for improving the situation. Instead of comparing yourself to others, value the good that is in them.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Problem solving is to work at the roots of a problem. When a problem comes up we usually try to work at removing the problem at hand by trying various methods based on the understanding we have. We don't go deep into the actual cause of the problem and so find it repeating again and again. Unless we understand the root cause of the problem we will not be able to get rid of it fully. The trick to problem solving is to go to the root, i.e. to find the actual cause. When we find and work at removing the actual cause of the problem we will never find it repeating. For example, if the actual problem might be inability to finish everything in time, the cause behind might not be lack of sufficient time, but my own carelessness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Cleanliness of the intellect brings accurate decision making. When the intellect is not clear, it is constantly wandering and it becomes tired. A tired intellect is not able to concentrate properly and so whatever decisions are made at that time are not so accurate. When there is cleanliness within there are no waste or negative thoughts and the entire thought power is used in the right way and so the right decisions are made. When I am clean within, I am able to experience lightness. Because I am clean and clear within, I find that I do not have any conflict or difficulty in making decisions. Instead I will be able to find the flow of thoughts moving in the right direction very naturally. So I find things also moving in the right direction.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who has the power to face is free from tensions. To be good with those who are good is quite natural, but to be good with those who are bad is known as having the power to face. This naturally comes when there is the power to transform even that which in negative into something positive. When there is the power to face, there is no retaliation, no conflict. There is love given to all around. When I am able to transform and look at each and everything in a positive way, I will not have any difficulty with any situation. I will naturally be able to face all situations in a light and easy way. When I am able to be free from tension in this way, I am also able to give my best and thus become an inspiration for those around me.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is simple is the one who is free from pain. When we are simple we are able to be free from pain or hurt even in adverse situations. We are able to take benefit from the wealth of experiences accumulated over the past without feeling the pain. With simplicity we know that we need to remember the past only to the extent that we have to learn from it. When something goes wrong and we find ourselves thinking about it again and again, we need to remind ourselves that all the past experiences are only for us to learn from. The past is finished and we don't have to undergo the sorrow again thinking about the past repeatedly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Patience enables one to easily overcome obstacles. Usually, when faced with obstacles there is an urgency to remove it without any proper planning. That means we want to overcome the obstacle without putting in any effort. And when it is not possible, it tends to create impatience and frustration in us. It is important to do some internal work to overcome an obstacle. First, it is good to check to what extent there is faith in the self. With faith in ourselves, we need to plan out before we act to remove or overcome the obstacle and we will, then, find ourselves successful.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

A powerful stage is like a switch which finishes darkness of negativity in a second. Darkness is dispelled when a light is switched on. Similarly, a powerful stage is also a light switch. When this switch is on, one can put an end to all wasteful darkness and no longer have to labour to stop any wasteful thoughts. By becoming powerful, one can naturally become a donor, as there is nothing waste within. When we are aware of our positive qualities and what we can contribute to others, we are powerful. This naturally enables us to be light and spread the inner light to others. We are never influenced negatively with any kind of waste or negative, but are always able to maintain our positivity and that of others too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Our correction is effective when we become an example. When we find ourselves correcting others, sometimes we do find ourselves in situations where someone is not listening to us. Even if the correction is given with love it does not seem to work. So we find ourselves at a loss as to how to make the other person understand. In order to make our words effective, we need to apply them in our own life. When we first apply it in our life, we will become an example for others around us. Our words would then surely have an impact on others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Faith transforms negativity into positivity. Sometimes we find ourselves having negative thoughts inspite of not wanting to have them. Trying to stop them without understanding the root cause does not really bring success and we simply get tired. And we find ourselves giving up or losing hope. The solution for this is to keep filling ourselves with such positivity that all confusion in the mind finishes. For this it is necessary to develop faith in the self and in fate. This brings positivity and we find there is no more place for negativity.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The right solution is found by the mind which is free from worry. No matter how hard one worries about a problem, there can be no solution found. When the mind is free from worry, it is able to be calm. Then there will be no struggle but very naturally the right decision is made, which would be for the benefit of the self and that of others too. On the contrary, a mind that is worried would make decisions that are harmful, even after a lot of thinking and rethinking. When we keep the mind free from worry in the most difficult situation, we are able to experience inner calm, inspite of the outer disturbance, because there is no disturbance in my natural thinking process. There is a lot of peace within, which enables us to be free from negative feelings for everyone. We also naturally have good wishes for ourselves and others, so whatever we do would be for everyone's benefit.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Success comes to the one who absorbs only the good and positive aspects. The one who has the power to absorb, naturally absorbs only the positive aspects of everything he comes into contact with. So the response too is always positive. Never is there reactions towards difficult situations or people, but there is the natural ability to absorb all that is good and respond positively accordingly. Once we instill the habit of seeing only the positive aspect in everything, we find ourselves getting free from negativity. It is like filling in fresh water into a pail of dirty water. When there is a continuous flow of fresh water into even the most dirty water, gradually the water getting purified. So too we find ourselves getting internally cleansed of all negativity with a continuous flow of positivity.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who understands God's love is himself loving too. The one who understands that God has love for all children, never hates anyone, however negative the other person's characteristics might be. There is the understanding that it is not the person who is negative, but it is only a negative quality working within that person at that time. A loving person's love discourages the other person to use the negativity and encourages to use the positive qualities instead. When we are connected with God, we are able to experience His love. Once we understand and experience His love, we are able to remain loving too - even with the most difficult people. We are then able to have good wishes for all, understanding that our love will make them positive too. We are never caught up with anyone's negativity, but are always happy as we only interact with positivity.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Greatness lies in revealing one's own speciality. Greatness means recognising one's own speciality and being a donor with it. It also means being royal and great in what is given to the mind - that means giving the mind only the positive. When there is greatness in this way there is speciality and uniqueness seen in every act of mine. When I am able to perceive my inner greatness, I am able to be content because there are no expectations, but there's only a feeling of being a giver. I find myself to be light and easy and enjoying each moment of my life, slowly moving towards perfection. I am also able to attain the blessings and good wishes from others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To receive respect from others comes more with responsibility than as a right. The one who gets respect is the one who becomes worthy of it rather than the one who just expects it. True respect comes from how well a task is done rather than what is done. The more one's speciality is expressed, the more one becomes worthy of respect. When we go on giving our best in whatever is expected of us, we will start receiving respect from those around us. We will then never expect from others but will naturally be able to give respect to all. This further makes us earn their love and regard.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

God's love brings out the perfection from within. The power of God's love brings about change internally. Through His love everything old and unwanted finishes. There is the natural tendency to bring about such perfection that the one who loves Him and gets His love becomes like a mirror - a mirror in which perfection of others too is visible. There is such inner strength that I get because of God's love that even if somebody does something to hurt me, I don't allow myself to get hurt. Even if people are saying negative things, they don't influence or touch me in a negative way. I am so full with God's love that it naturally flows out to those around me.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Peace is found within but not outside. We are peaceful beings but external situations pull us away from our peace if we let them. When there is not a very positive situation that we are confronted with, we need to save ourselves from the pull of the outside situation and rely on the peace within. Every morning let us practice being a peaceful being, who is totally in charge of ourselves. When we make this practice firm, when difficult situations do come we will be able to rely more on our internal peace instead of getting carried away by the external situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be a teacher means to touch the heart rather than the head. Teaching others means being subtle and explaining in such a way that the mind opens because the heart has understood. The one who truly teaches inspires rather than just becoming the one who teaches others. There is recognition of the positivity that is in each one and so no comparisons are made with others. Once we are able to look at the positivity in another individual and have the pure desire of enabling progress within that person, we are able to feel the love for him. This is like a parent's love whose love for the child is that which makes him grow. We become a teacher who inspires rather than the one who teaches.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is responsible is the one who is always light. To be responsible means to do everything with the best of one's ability. It comes with the recognition and the understanding of the importance of the task. No action is wasted, but everything meaningfully connects to the fulfillment of the task. So there are not even ordinary actions, but only those that are meaningful. When we take up every task that we need to do with full responsibility, we are able to give our best. Then we will be able to be light having done our task well and in time. There is never the pressure of work, but there is plenty of time for the self and for others. We also find our inner resources being used to the fullest extent.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.