Positive Thinking Quotes

To do what is right for all is to remain happy. The one who is always concerned for others is the one who can do right for others. There is constant benefit for others merged in every action of such a person. Because of having given without expectation, there is happiness in everything that is done. There is also uniqueness and speciality revealed in every action. We experience double benefit, because there is happiness in the effort as well as in the result of that effort. There is constant success experienced by us. We are also able to receive the good wishes and blessings from others and we further get encouraged to use our speciality.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is open to learning always finds an opportunity to learn and change. Life has plenty of opportunities for the one who wants to learn. Each situation and person that comes one's way is an instrument for a new learning. Constant learning brings about a deep internal change and progress in one's life. When we are able to learn from all that happens, we are able to be content for both, what we have learnt and the change that we have been able to bring about. This contentment also keeps us enthusiastic and our mind open for further learning. We naturally become an embodiment of what we have learnt.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The virtues of honesty and courage bring success. The one who is courageous is never deterred by challenges, but moves on towards success. Combined with courage, is the virtue of honesty which allows one to be consistent, sincere and true in the efforts put in. So success comes with proper effort and there is also humility visible in such a person. When we are courageous, but at the same time honest in our efforts that we put in for achieving success, we will never have ego. We will be able to get the cooperation and good will of all, and especially the protection and the help of God. We will find ourselves moving slowly towards success with everything we do.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To pay constant attention towards positivity is to be free from tension. To pay attention means not to think, speak or do anything waste, negative or even ordinary. The one who keeps attention in this way and also allows no negativity from outside to go within, is always free from tension. There is also the proper use of everything that is available. When we are able to pay constant attention and also use the inner treasures within for a positive purpose, there is the use of the inner potential. When there is the recognition and use of this potential within in this way, negativity finishes; just as sunshine finishes darkness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is calm and cool is the one who makes the right decisions. The natural nature of the human mind is to come under pressure and tension during negative situations. When there is a challenging situation, there is naturally the tendency to find it difficult to maintain an inner state of calm. But the one who has the ability to go within and find the inner calm is able to be clear in thinking and is able to make the right decisions. When we are able to experience the inner state of calm, we are able to be clear in our thinking. With this clarity we find the right decisions and solutions emerging very naturally within our mind. We will never have the difficulty of having to make decisions, but all decisions are made with ease and they ar
e right too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Love creates the right environment for others' positive growth. Where there is love, a natural environment for others' growth is created. Love gives the ability to perceive the positivity in others and gives the encouragement to others to bring about that positivity and use it for the benefit of the self and others. When we have love for others, along with perceiving their specialities, we are also able to recognise and use our specialities and inner powers more and more. Knowing and using these specialities is naturally for the benefit of those around us. This gives us an inner experience of power which makes us a constant giver and a support for those around us.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The power of determination brings all thoughts into practice. There are a lot of thoughts that come into the mind that should come into practice immediately. These thoughts come according to the demands of time or according to the kind of people that one comes into contact with. But the only way to bring all these thoughts into practice is to use the power of determination. Where there is determination there is the commitment to use all the resources for the realisation of that thought. When we are able to use the power of determination, we are able to realise our inner potential and use it in the right way. So we are able to experience constant progress, because all our thoughts are for our self progress and all these thoughts naturally come into practice. We never give up anything with temporary setbacks but are able to do everything for the constant progress of the self.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is the master of time is the one who is successful. Most of the time, we find ourselves trying to manage time or trying to race with time. There is a lot of effort that goes into it and we tend to feel tired. Then there is also a feeling or a need for a break. Instead of trying to manage time, we need to make effort to manage our thoughts. We need to make our thoughts useful, that is we need to have such positive and powerful thoughts that serve to increase the value of our own self and help us realise the value of our life.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be free from influence means to make full use of one's potential. When we see others' specialties we think we are getting inspired by them but sometimes we also get influenced by them. To get influenced means to be dependent or to be in their control. When we do this we are not able to recognise and experience our own true self. Instead of only looking at others' specialties we also need to practice seeing our own specialties too. The more we recognise our own specialties we will not only be able to work with them but we will also be able to take the right inspiration from others' specialties too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Self-respect brings constant learning and an experience of success. Where there is self-respect, there is naturally a positive and elevated state of mind. There is openness and enthusiasm to bring about progress in one's life. Everything that is done is towards this end. So, the one with self-respect naturally reveals one's speciality in all thoughts, words and actions. When we are able to maintain our own state of self-respect, we are able to enjoy the beauty that life brings. We are able to understand, accept and make use of all situations in the right way. So, whatever the situation may be, for me there is a constant experience of progress.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The method to finish waste thoughts is to deal with the mind with love. When there are waste thoughts in the mind which one tries to stop, it becomes difficult to do that. There is discomfort and difficulty experienced. On the other hand, when the mind is taught to take the right direction with love, there is a quick and dramatic change. When we learn the art of speaking to our mind with love, we are able to free ourselves from waste thoughts without any feelings of suppression. Concentration too becomes easy and all thoughts are directed towards the right direction.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The method to bring about a permanent change is to bring about newness in thinking. To bring about a permanent change for the better means getting the mind trained to new ways of looking at the same situation. Only with this new understanding will there be a new response. Trying to bring about change in a superficial way will not bring about a long - lasting change. When we train our mind to think creatively we are able to keep our mind busy. In this way we are able to free it from thinking negative and waste. Also we find ourselves enjoying every scene that comes in front of us.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have the awareness of being God's instrument is to bring about a positive change. When there is the awareness of being an instrument of God, there would be the desire to do the best and be the best. So each and every thing I do would be for the improvement for the self. Due to this there would be divinity and speciality seen in every thing that is done. This would also bring the awareness of all the resources and they would also be used in a worthwhile way. When we are aware of our role and what we contribute through our specialities, we recognise the fact that we are a beautiful instrument of God. This awareness naturally helps us be in our state of self-respect under all circumstances. We find ourselves giving our best and making ourselves more and more beautiful within. We are able to bring about a positive change with great ease.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who has the courage to face is the one who can bring about a change. When there is a challenge which brings out a negative response, there is an immediate desire to move away from the situation so that the negativity finishes. But the real challenge is not the situation itself, but the expression of a weakness within. The one who has the courage to face this weakness and work on it is able to bring about a change accordingly. When we are able to face the challenge of working on our own weaknesses, instead of moving away from the situation we are able to experience progress at every step. Then there will be no feeling of helplessness but we will be able to have full control on the situation. So there is the ability to learn from each situation and move forward constantly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

True effort brings real success. Usually we seem to put in good effort to achieve our goal. But sometimes we also get caught in blaming others and considering them the cause of our distress and lack of success. This is carelessness which only makes us feel disheartened. Even during the midst of total chaos or difficult situations, we need to remain responsible for every thought, word and action of ours. To act from such an awareness is proof that we are making right efforts and this ensures our success.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Honesty gives us the persistence to solve our problems. If our reaction to problems is to give up or to go away, it is deceiving ourselves. We will not be able to get rid of the situation by making a physical change because we will find ourselves faced with the same difficulty with someone else or in some other situation. Instead of trying to change the situation, we need to recognize and transform the weakness that is in us that is causing us trouble in the situation. Once we use this art we find ourselves enjoying each situation that we are faced with.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who has recognised the power of truth finds no need to prove it. When someone challenges the truth of what we are saying, our usual reaction is to try to prove our point. It sometimes goes beyond the point where we are trying to clarify but takes on the form of stubbornness. When we are sure of the truth that is within us, we don't have to worry about proving it. Instead we only need to be concerned with being it and living it. Then we'll move forward with the faith that truth will be revealed at the right moment and at the right place.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Success comes to the one who has a balance of being a master and a child. When we make a contribution in the form of an advice or a suggestion, we usually do it with confidence. That means we are sure of ourselves and are a master. But the problem usually comes when people don't accept our suggestion. We are, then, not able to accept their decision or criticism. We need to have the perfect balance of being a master and a child. It means that along with being a master while giving the suggestions we need the consciousness of a child while it is being heard. That means we are totally ready to accept the comments/criticism that we might be faced with.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Faith in others enables them to be powerful. Faith in others is usually mistaken for blind faith – observing helplessly, only hoping for the best in our heart. We, then, don't consciously do anything but just hope for the best. In such a situation we subtly experience fear or tension. But this is not true faith nor is the outcome usually right. Faith in others means to remain alert to what is going on and then to fill the other person with the strength of our faith to such an extent that they feel able to do whatever needs to be done. Our faith will fill them with confidence and they will be able to give their best to the task.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.