Positive Thinking Quotes

Having good wishes for everyone is an invaluable service to mankind, which does not require a lot of effort and can be carried out incognito. There will be many people who come into your connection and relationship, you need to have good wishes for each of them, i.e. you have to give them wings of courage as their own wings are weakened by worry.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Have you ever wondered why libraries have special atmospheres? They are places where many congregate but where silence is the code. Quietness in an atmosphere means there is the presence of quiet minds, and quiet minds are not only relaxed, they can concentrate easily and create more freely. Imagine you are in the library of your mind, browsing the accumulated wisdom on the shelves of your life - listen to the silence, be aware of the stillness. Now you can really listen. Now you can really hear. Now you can really think. Now you can create. And behold, you are an artist. Did you not know that silence and creativity are lovers?

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When you extend pure love to everyone with selfless motivation that is an attitude of kindness. When you send good wishes and pure feelings to those who are in deep sorrow, that is an attitude of mercy. When you see the virtues rather than the weaknesses in people that is an attitude of compassion. When you bless and uplift someone even as they defame you, that is an attitude of forgiveness. When you tolerate a situation and take responsibility as well as give cooperation even when not appreciated, that is an attitude of humility and self- respect. Every second, every moment and every breath of your life is nurtured by attitude.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The most important part of you is your mind (not your brain – the brain is the hardware and the mind creates the software). Care for your mind, make friends with it, always feed it healthy food, engage it in positive activity, exercise it with knowledge and wisdom. Like a garden returns fragrance and beauty according to the care invested, so your mind will repay you with thoughts, ideas and visions of great beauty when tended and invested with care. Your mind is not made of matter but it does matter what you give it and what you create with it. Where your mind goes, you go. What your mind creates becomes your destiny.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one with the vision of perfection constantly experiences progress. Many times, as we are moving ahead in the path of our life, we find ourselves stagnating. There seems to be no progress at all in any aspect of our life. We try to bring about a few changes that work for sometime. But after sometime we find ourselves dissatisfied and we stop trying. We need to have the vision of perfection constantly in front of our eyes. We need to ask ourselves what is it that we expect out of ourselves, to be a source of joy to others, to keep learning.... it could be anything that inspires us to constantly move ahead while appreciating all that life brings.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The heart is like a flower - unless it is open it cannot release its fragrance into the world. The fragrance of the heart is made up of the qualities and virtues of our spirit. Most of us have learned how to keep our heart closed in a world that would trample all over us if we let it. Being open hearted today seems to require tremendous courage. It is a courage which comes only when we realise that no one can hurt us, no matter what they say or do. They may hurt our body, but if we have realised we are spirit, nothing outside can touch us, if we so decide.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Every creative task needs humility behind it, for humility is plainness and on plainness the colors and shape of the work are clear to see and mould. If a new world were to come, it would need vitally this quiet basis to form itself on, that could stay the same whilst things were changing. Humility is the willingness to be used in any way that’s necessary, however out of character it may seem; for in humility, individuality has been exchanged for the task it is involved in. Quietness in this case is an unquestioning acceptance of whatever has to be done. Humility is rare, because to have it you have to want nothing. If you do have it, you get everything.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be tireless is to ensure success. The one who is tireless is prepared for every situation of life and so is not afraid of anything that happens. To be tireless means to be able to understand the situation in an accurate way and to have the ability to move forward inspite of all the difficult situations. It also means to learn from each and every situation and move forward constantly. When we are able to be tireless in all the situations of our life, we are able to understand things clearly. We don't experience any fear but are able to move forward with confidence knowing that we will surely be successful. With our tirelessness, we ensure success even when the worst challenges come our way.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have a determined thought to overcome weaknesses is to be free from them. We only need to take a determined thought to overcome our weaknesses and we will. Then the influence of others' carelessness will not be on us but the influence of our determination will be on the others. First we need to take up any weakness of ours and along with it take the determined thought to overcome it. Even if we see others with the same weakness, we should not let it loosen our determination in overcoming that weakness. Let us make sure we don't give any excuses to ourselves but work on it till we overcome it.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The language of silence is more powerful than the sound of words. When something is expressed in silence, it is with the power of thoughts. Such thoughts spread positive vibrations and reach out to the others, in such a way that even the words can't. Also when such kind of positive actions are added to the positive thoughts, the desired effect of that is seen. Then the words are not needed to express good intentions and good wishes. When we are able to express ourselves through the language of silence, we are able to be free from expectations for others to listen to what we are saying. We will only be silently communicating whatever we have to through our good wishes and inspiring others through our positive actions. So we are able to remain content and light, even when we have not yet seen the result of our communication.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

One of the most pervasive and destructive mental tendencies I’ve seen is that of focusing on what we want instead of what we have.

It doesn’t seem to make any difference how much we have; we just keep expanding our list of desires, which guarantees we will remain dissatisfied. The Mindset that says “I’ll be happy when this desire is fulfilled” is the same Mindset that will repeat itself once that desire is met.

We want this or that. If we don’t get what we want we keep thinking about all that we don’t have -- and we remain dissatisfied. If we do get what we want, we simply recreate the same thinking in our new circumstances. So, despite getting what we want, we still remain unhappy. Happiness can’t be found when we are yearning for new desires.

Luckily, there is a way to be happy. It involves changing the emphasis of our thinking from what we want to what we have.
Each time you notice yourself falling into the “I wish life were different” trap, back off and start over. Take a breath and remember all that you have to be grateful for. When you focus not on what you want, but on what you have, you end up getting more of what you want anyway.

Make a note to yourself to start thinking more about what you have than what you want. If you do, your life will start appearing much better than before.

Source : K.N.RAJAN

Become like a lotus flower that spreads its beauty even while being in the mud.
Check if you are having thoughts like, "this atmosphere is not right for me... or I need to go to a better place..." If there are any such thoughts, it means you are trying to run away which is not the right solution. Each day practice telling yourself, "like the lotus flower which remains beautiful even in muddy water, I too can be the best wherever I am." When you practice this you will not run away from things, but will be able to put in your best.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To add the power of positivity is to finish negativity. The only way to finish negativity is to add the power of positivity. When there is someone who is using negative traits or if there is a situation, which brings negativity, it is necessary to fill oneself with the power of positivity. When this is done, words and actions are coloured with positivity, which colours others too. When we are faced withnegativity, it is important for us to maintain our positive state of mind. Instead of adding fire to something that is already on fire, when we are able to add the cool water of positivity, we are able to become an instrument of bringing change. We never blame others for the situation, but are always able to find resources to better the situation.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Where there is inner contentment there is fulfillment i.e. there is no trace of anything lacking. On the basis of contentment there is then the experience of having plenty of worldly wealth. Even two rupees feels like possessing two million rupees. If someone is a millionaire but has no contentment, then even millions cannot give satisfaction - they are beggars of their own desires.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.