Positive Thinking Quotes

According to the times, there is a special need in your actions for the power to tolerate and the power to face any problems and situations. They are not only necessary in your thoughts and words, but also in your actions. Your Action Is Important.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

An important day means a day of holiday; it means a day of liberation from labour, a day for experiencing the pleasure and happiness of love.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Continue to say," you first"! Continue to make companions and continue to move forward. Not," I first," but "you First" .

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

On the one hand thoughts are powerful, but there is slackness in words, or words
are powerful but actions become slack. The method of attaining liberation is to make
all three powerful simultaneously, to make all three spiritual.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one with faith in the intellect always remains at a distance from waste. Whether
it is waste thoughts, waste words or waste actions. To move away from waste
means to be victorious. It is because of waste that there is sometimes defeat and
sometimes victory. If waste is finished, defeat is finished. The ending of wastefulness
is a sign of victory.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

At the time that you create a thought check and see if there is also the thought "I will
try" or "I will do as much as possible", or ," others have these weaknesses also". If it
is so, you are mixing sand in the foundation and that is why the foundation is not
firm. It is very easy to look at others but it takes effort to see the self.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

You have had a conversation with someone of just a few words, but you would continue to speak about that for another half an hour. You speak too many words then. If you can do something by just speaking four words then don't speak ten to fifteen words. You have a slogan: Speak less and speak softly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Those who beg can never become complete. You may not ask for anything else, you may not say anything else, but you beg a lot in a royal way. The royal form of begging is, that you earn a temporary name for yourself that you are given some regard, that your name is listed. But whilst you are a beggar, you cannot become complete with the treasures of happiness. To chase after your desires or the things that you ask for is like chasing after a mirage. Constantly keep yourself safe from this. .

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Speaking loudly is to disturb others. Don't say," My voice is like that." You can become the conquerors of Maya and yet you can't become the conqueror of your own voice! So don't speak wasteful words or words that disturb others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Medicines are the last fruit of the Iron Age (kaliyug) which you should eat with love. When you eat medicine, it doesn't have to remind you of the illness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If you eat your medicine under compulsion, then medicine taken reluctantly will remind you of your illness, whereas if you eat it with the consciousness of taking it to put strength into your body, then the medicine will not remind you of your illness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If you think that it will give happiness, then through that medicine, you will be all right in two or three days. Do not be afraid of any illness. When it comes, give it some fruit and then bid it farewell.

-~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Love is the easy method for remembering God. Those who themselves are loving, easily make others into loving souls. Now, you put this love in to the practical form, and with the power of greater love, continue to move forward even more.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

This is the year of Good wishes and Embodiment of Virtues. So make this promise to yourself: You will never ever see anyone's weakness or defect. You will not listen to or speak of anyone's weakness or defects.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If you have an attitude of elevated wishes and elevated feelings, then in one second's thought, with your drishti and a smile from your heart, you can give some one a lot in even one second. Give a gift to whosoever comes; do not let them go back empty-handed.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The sign of the love of the Father is that He fulfils whatever desires you have in your life. You want peace and happiness. So he takes you into the treasure store of peace and happiness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Since the Bestower of Fortune belongs to you, to whom would He give the fortune? To make the Bestower of Fortune belong to you means to attain a right to the fortune. Those who have this intoxication constantly have the experience: "Since the Bestower of Fortune belongs to me, if the fortune is not mine, who else would it belong to?"

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Check whether your mind, intellect and sanskars are under your control. Is your mind controlling you or are you controlling your mind? When you complain and say, "Today, my mind is unhappy; today, my mind is being attracted towards something else". Are these thoughts of victory? Therefore, check to what extent you have become the conquerors of your physical organs and your mind.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Do not think: this one should also understand. This one should also transform himself. Should I be the only one to transform myself? This transformation is the sign of being victorious.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

No matter what happens, your nature should always remain gentle. This gentle nature is a sign of humility. So now underline "a gentle nature". Completely cool; the praise of coolness is remembered in the form to the Goddess of coolness. To have a gentle nature means to have a cool nature. The situation may be one that has force, but if you remain gentle, then you would be successful.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

Those who remain absorbed in Godly love cannot be separated from this love. The sparkle, intoxication and rays of experience of souls who are absorbed in Godly love and so powerful that, let alone something coming close to them, it doesn't even have the courage to look at them, even from a distance. If you constantly have this experience, then you would not have to make any type of effort nor would you have to battle.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

Just as the sign of having faith in the intellect is guaranteed victory, in the same way, such souls will be carefree. They cannot have any type of wasteful thinking. Apart from having pure thoughts, there will be no type of name or trace of any wasteful thoughts. It would not be that waste thoughts came and that they had to be chased away. No waste can come to those who have faith in the intellect. After all, what is wasteful thinking? How? Why? What? Etc. these are the wasteful thoughts that are created.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

To offer hospitality to guests is their greatness. Those who know how to offer hospitality to guests and look after them will automatically become great. Not just in terms of providing food and drink, but the hospitality of love from the heart is the most elevated.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

The sign of those who have arrogance is that where there is arrogance , they also very quickly feel insulted.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

Silence gives rest to the mind and this means giving rest to the body. Sometimes rest is the only medicine needed.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu..

If you become weak in your own stage, that is, when you are weak in having faith in the self, when any weakness comes at any time, then, instead of your victory being guaranteed, there is fluctuation in it.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To renounce the old sanskar and nature of the body, complete with all its progeny, not just renunciation, but renunciation with its progeny so that not even a single trace is left, is known as being a complete renunciation. If the slightest trace of the nature and sanskar of the body remains, then, from time to time that progeny will increase.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If something is wrong, then think "not", which means, you must not do that. You must not think about it, you must not do it; you must not speak about it. Just not, that is all. And apply a dot, and it will automatically become not.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Whenever you use the computer of your intellect, it should be able to apply a full stop. The sign of a question mark or an exclamation mark should finish. This is known as being constantly satisfied. Those who are satisfied only finish the question marks of others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If there are question marks in the self, then whenever you hear or see something, you say," this should not happen, but it does, happen. I also think that this should not happen". You agree with others in this way. This makes you underline their questions. You have given them your support then, say," this is not right, but it does happen". So, you did not make the other person satisfied, but in fact, you increased their questions. You added to them. In fact, it was a question of only one person, and now it has become questions of two people, and from two, it will become questions of four people. So, the vibrations of having questions spreads much more quickly than the vibrations of being satisfied.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Because of the fast speed of thoughts, you are not able to control them; you lose control over them. So, the sign of waste thoughts is distress, loss of happiness, an upset mind and not experiencing pleasure in your life.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The more you accumulate the account of elevated thoughts, the more this account will be useful at the time of need. Otherwise, just as with physical wealth, if you have not accumulated it, then you are deceived at the time of need. And, here also, whenever you have a big test, the mind and intellect seem empty, there is no power.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The face and activity of those who have an account of accumulating are constantly, visibly overflowing. Not that sometimes their face is one thing; sometimes their activity is something else; not that if you look at their face today, it is sparkling and the next day, there is a wave of unhappiness. It should not be like this.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

You may observe the games of the circumstances, but observe them whilst being seated on the seat of being a contented and detached observer.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Those who have a spiritual personality are complete with all attainments. They are complete in their nature, they are complete in their sanskars and complete in their relationships and connections; infact, they are overflowing. They will never experience a lack of anything in the treasure-store of their attainments, Why? Because they remain content. The vision is drawn towards the attainment of others whey you lack something in your own self. If you have powerful and pure vision, then, like the sun which does not allow darkness to remain, it finishes it and the darkness changes into light, in the same way, your pure vision, your angelic form will finish devilish sanskars.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Purity is a personality. The purer someone is, not only is that one's personality visible, but it is also experienced by others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Today there is a need for souls who have good wishes for others. Therefore you jewels who have good wishes for others are extremely loved by the world. To have pure thoughts is the special basis needed to become the one who constantly has good wishes for others. If sometimes there are wasteful thoughts, or waste thoughts about others then you cannot be the ones who have constant good wishes for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The Sign of those with a content and satisfied mind is that they will constantly be selfless, and will never try to blame others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Each and every child of God is bestowed with innumerable specialties and virtues. Each specialty and virtue becomes valuable, only when it is imbibed at the right time thus becoming of service to you.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Self transformation is only possible when there is power of realization. Power of realization comes in 2 aspects - one is the realization of one's weaknesses. Secondly realize that situations or individual may come as a test, also realize the desires and feelings of the mind of other, their weakness and their stage of being dependent on you.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

There is one sort of realization which comes with an honest and true heart. The second variety of realization is when a mind accepts that something is not accurate/not correct and the conscience speaks out that this is not accurate but in order to prove oneself a bigger person or in order that one's name is not weakened in front of others, they kill their conscience. To kill the conscience in this way is a great sin of suicide.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have good wishes for others, you need to have pure, selfless thoughts. Such people not only fill others with happiness, but are themselves happy, complete and content. Those who have waste thoughts for others or even themselves, are constantly empty and experience themselves to be weak. They cannot have good wishes for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If the attitude in a relationship and connection is not elevated, no matter how many methods you apply there will be no success, because the seed is the attitude, the tree is the method and the fruit is success. If the seed is weak, then no matter how huge the expansion of the tree, it will not bear fruits of success.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The power of silence is a very special weapon needed for the each soul as it changes the entire world from peacelessness to peacefulness. It not only transforms the human souls but also nature. At the moment, through words you can carry out physical tasks easily. In the same way through the power of silence and pure thoughts you can easily carry out physical tasks and even inspire others to carry them out.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Concentration gives one the relief from wandering to different paths.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Spiritual love gives true comfort to the spirits, shows the true path and enables you to have all true attainments.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Experience is the greatest teacher. One who has the authority of Spiritual experience is successful in every task, at every step.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Usually everyone has a celebration to create a mood of happiness; only that lasts for a limited period of time, but you can have a celebration for all time by being holy, and by maintaining a happy mood all the time. You don't have to create that mood, but it remains forever.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

It is very easy to create unity and make others a part of unity - if we can only pay special attention to one aspect - accumulate the power of truth. The power of truth alone can destroy the number one enemy of unity - ego. With ego out of the way, it is easy to create an atmosphere of harmony. The greatness of truth is the ability to come together with love, and accept each other's different ideas with love.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

One with humility is never selfish. Humility makes the heart open and generous. There is never the desire to receive from others. Humility makes it easy to have relationships of love and respect with everyone.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be honest means to be true. It also means being faithful and trustworthy. The more you experience this quality, the more your sense of its value will increase.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Find at least one good quality in everyone, no matter how many defects are visible to you. The more you focus on the good, the more power you give to people, the sooner they will be able to change.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Problems are simply challenges waiting for solutions to meet them. The two are partners, think with resolve that a solution will present itself and it will.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Push yourself like a machine and you will eventually run low on energy. Love you mind by allowing it spaces of silence and it will serve you tirelessly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Maintaining a state of inner calmness protects us from becoming a slave to my emotions. It also helps us to keep a cool head when we see others becoming heated and angry. Coolness is not to be distant and uncaring; rather it requires that we develop the deeply caring nature of a peacemaker and serve others in the best possible way.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

We treat others as we would want to be treated. By taking time to reflect on our highest principles before we act and make decisions, we maintain our dignity and are held in high esteem by others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

A compassionate person develops an eye for spotting the qualities that make each person special. Even when others are at their lowest ebb, it is possible to help restore their self-belief by keeping a firm, clear vision of their goodness and specialties. By taking a gentle encouraging approach, we must never give up on anyone.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The highest discipline is to live by the values that are dearest to us. To do so we may have to sacrifice something, for example, praise, money or status. However, the rewards are enormous : self-respect, self-confidence and an ability to face adversity with courage and optimism.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Acts of virtue emerge from deep within, from an inner sanctuary of silence from which inspiration flows. Every action has its seed in a thought and every thought is a creation of the thinker, the soul. We choose what thoughts we want to create and as is our thinking so are our actions and also our experience of life. Going within, we touch the stillness and pure love that lie at the core of our being and every thought we create is of benefit to ourselves and of benefit to humanity.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Determination is an essential quality to nurture if we are to continue on our spiritual journey. No matter how much enthusiasm we have or how clear our aim is, without determination we will give up sooner or later. In times of challenge, we take care that determination does not lead to stubbornness; then we can let go off resistance and not oppose anyone or anything with our mind. Instead, we take time for meditation, reflect on the most compassionate way to deal with situation, and quietly wait for an approach to present itself.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

As we mature spiritually there is less need to have our self-respect bolstered by praise and special attention. As our thought processes become more compassionate and less self-obsessed, we feel increasingly satisfied with ourselves and or lives. We relate to people more easily and feel no need to draw attention to our successes or complain about our problems.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If we allow bitterness and resentment to fester inside, it will make my relationships guarded and unsatisfying. The more we close down to others, the more we become a stranger to ourselves. By letting go of sorrow and negativity, we can keep our nature open and loving. Remaining open to life, with its constant adventures and opportunities to grow, is the only way to reach our full potential.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If we obey the principle of pure love, our life will always go in the right direction. Altruistic (unselfish) and unconditional love is pure and comes from our inner truth. When we are obedient to that inner truth, our life becomes a joyful dance.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Creativity is to discover new thoughts, new ideas that might never have been part of me before. It is seeing something in a new way, finding a different way to get something done or to solve a problem. I can bring creativity in my life when I use knowledge and training to develop my gifts, when I have the discipline to practice and think of new ways to make things work better.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

In the ocean of silence you may discover your eternal treasures of peace, love and happiness. In silence, you can let bad feelings and past sorrows dissolve. Silence calms your heart. It is a balm that heals the wounds of the soul. It strengthens the spirit and takes you to a world without sound where peace reigns.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

A well-nourished heart is automatically giving and full of grace. We can nourish our hearts with the energy of positive thoughts and pure feelings. When we realize we are eternal souls, beings of consciousness rather than Matter, and that our original nature is benevolent and wise, the heart grows full. When we remember, with love, that we are the offspring of an eternal Parent, a source of eternal truth, the heart overflows. This is the greatest gift we can offer to each other and the world in the year ahead.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

There is benefit in every situation, but to gain benefit especially when loss is in the air, one must be honest with the self. This means assessing and facing the self and no lame excuses. If you have the power to transform negative to positive, you will always experience positive. Those who defame will be your friends; obstacles become opportunities to take high jump and storms will cement your relationship with God. It is important to see the total picture which includes seeing your own actions. You have to be detached from the scene - only then can you assess the situation without being influenced by your injured ego.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Positivity is a subtle, spiritual attribute or energy, natural to all of us, that can accumulate in the mind just as electrical energy accumulates in a battery. A positive frame of mind promotes healing in oneself, and this energy naturally flows out to others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Making accurate decisions means to make right and benevolent decisions, that is they should bring benefit to all. Before making an accurate decision, we need
1. Time to reflect
2. To understand the power of choice. Ask, understand, discuss and then decide.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

It is said that the mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. At every moment we have the opportunity to choose our company: thoughts which bring oxygen to the spirit or those who bring pain. If I am loyal to myself, I will continually strive to go back to my inner core of positivity. Again and again. I will be patient and loving, and increasingly my mind will reside in this positive inner truth. When I am able to be loving and loyal to myself, I can then help others in this same unconditional manner.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When you do not upset yourself thinking about how others must change and instead you concentrate on your own change, good things start to happen. You will feel better about yourself. And you will start to have positive feelings towards others and start to understand them. Others start having a more positive attitude towards you.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Self-control is not about suppressing emotions or tolerating the pressure of circumstances. Self-control is to be the creator of your thoughts and feelings, to be creative and find new answers. This helps you to remain calm and cool.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When I observe the inner world of my thoughts and feelings, I can develop new ways of responding to situations and events which help me to keep a positive frame of mind. For example, I may constantly become fearful and upset about ill-health which only makes it worse, but a period of illness could offer me a space to get off life's roller coaster for a while, to rest and look at how I have been living. I may see ways of improving my attitudes and actions. That realization itself brings fresh hope and happiness. As long as I keep looking inside I do have a choice. Why choose worry, which will harm me, when I can opt for positive approach which will uplift me.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

We are good at singing praises of God, about others and about ourselves. But when we make mistakes or feel incapable of performing some action, we sing of our weaknesses and failings. This does not help in removing them. To constantly remind ourselves that we are shy, lazy, impatient etc is one sure way of staying like that. You must have faith in yourself that you can do better. Even if everyone gives up on you, your positive thoughts will help you do better. If everyone things you CAN change, you will not do so unless you yourself have that determined thought. Within each individual there are strengths and weaknesses, the balance within each one is different. Know our strengths and weaknesses, but knowing your trumpet does not mean blowing your own
trumpet.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The method to clear the mind of negativity is to fill it with positivity. Whenever we come across waste or negativity in the self because of the situations that we are faced with, we first put in effort to remove it. We do work very hard to do that but most of the times we are not able to do so. We then put in more effort or after a period of time give up trying altogether. The only way to remove negativity is to fill the mind with positivity. Just as fresh water added continuously to dirty water cleanses the water, so also positive thoughts clear the mind of waste and negative thoughts. For this I need to give my mind positive food everyday.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Meditation allows us to reverse the habit of worrying and hurrying. Getting upset quickly over small matters, becoming disheartened, angry, irritated or depressed is replaced by elevated feelings of humility, trust and patience. Take the time to prove to yourself that anything done in peacelessness will only be half done, whereas where there is patience and care, everything gets done very well.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

You do not lose your peace because of circumstances but because of the struggle you create in your mind between what you think should be and what really is. To be accepting is not about being passive. It is to be aware of reality and to start working from there.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The most powerful anchor on our potential to soar high in life is the past. The past contains the dead weight of experience, learned beliefs and all our mistakes. Life cannot truly begin until we are able to say goodbye to the legacies of yesterday at will. Like a filing cabinet, the past is a resource of information for learning, but it is not a place to live. When you go to work do you spend your day in the filing cabinet? How often will you/did you live in the past today? Say goodbye and make it final. Saying farewell to yesterday, last month and last year is the sign of a person who wants to live for today and is truly alive to all the possibilities of 'the moment', while fully aware that all they think, say and do right now, creates tomorrow.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Only in relationships can you know yourself, not in abstraction and certainly not in isolation. The movement of behavior is the sure guide to yourself, it's the mirror of your consciousness; this mirror will reveal its content, the images, the attachments, the fears, the loneliness the joy and the sorrow. Poverty lies in running away from this, either in its sublimations or its identities.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Live simply so that others may simply live. It's a nice idea, but our lives are more complicated and complex than ever. What can you simplify today - your desk, perhaps your thoughts, a meeting? Simple means easy. Simple means asking, "Is this really necessary?" Simple means keeping it short but sweet. Simple means keeping the focus of your attention on what you need to do now. Today's mantra is, "lets keep it simple."

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

A compassionate person develops an eye for spotting the qualities that make each person special. Even when others are at their lowest ebb, it is possible to help them restore their self-belief by keeping a firm, clear vision of their goodness and specialties. Taking a gently encouraging approach, I must never give up on anyone.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Wherever I am is wherever I am meant to be, whatever I am doing is whatever I am meant to be doing and whatever everyone else is doing is exactly what they are meant to be doing - this is contentment. If you do want to change where you are, or what you are doing, the first thing is to be content with wherever you are and whatever you are doing right now! Paradoxically that's what attracts opportunities and invitations to be somewhere else! Why? Because you are a living magnet, and contentment is one of your most attractive qualities. And the law of attraction says that according to your dominant thoughts so you will attract the people and circumstances into your life. Being content right now attracts the best possible future.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Have you ever noticed that resistance leads to persistence. And behind all resistance is self-created fear. The only way to relax and stay relaxed is acceptance. You don't have to agree, or follow, or condone, but acceptance means you begin any interaction with a serenity, which invites others to engage with you. And out of engagement comes the satisfaction of creative expression and an enriching relationship. That's relaxation in action!

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Anger finishes all wisdom
Ego finishes regard
Worry eats away your life
Bribery finishes all justice
Greed finishes all honesty
Fear eats away a human being
The greatest jewellery in the world is your own nobility. Your own best companion in the world is your determined thought. Those who do not wish for anything receive everything. Renounce that happiness in which there is sorrow for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Humility grows a little more each time we step away from our own feelings and opinions and genuinely listen to the experience of another human being. Humility is dedication to the extent that no acknowledgement is sought for the self. Only when we have learned to value others no more no less that we value ourselves can we be said to be truly humble.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

It is when we silence the chattering of our mind that we can truly hear what is in our heart and find the still, clear purity that lies within the soul. Spiritual love carries us into the silence of our original state of being. This silence contains the power to create harmony in all relationships and the sweetness to sustain them. And it is when we are silent that we can let God into our heart and mind, filling us with peace, love and power.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be balanced is to have the ability to do the right thing at the right time. It is the ability to use the head and the heart at the same time. It is the ability to have love and discipline. There is neither too much love nor too much discipline. There is an equal quantity of both. When there is balance in my every act I am successful in my relationships. Because of this I receive their blessings too. I experience success in all I do and am able to enjoy a life of bliss. I am not caught up with questions about anything but am able to get the solutions in a second.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When we think of resources that God has given us, we tend to think that everything should be accepted blindly. Such acceptance sometimes leads us to become passive, or even make us to get caught up in the negativity of the situation. To consider ourselves as a trustee of God is to appreciate what is happening, knowing that God is responsible. It also means that we need to be a valuable instrument and do our bit well. When we make full effort handing over the responsibility to God, we are able to do our best using all the available resources. Yet, we don't experience the burden of the situation.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

We normally expect respect from others and when others don't behave according to our expectations, we tend to get disappointed. We only think about what else the others have to give but things always don't go according to our expectations. Instead of expecting others to change according to our wishes and instead of expecting others' respect, we need to see whether we give respect to the other person or not. The more we have the practice of accepting and respecting people for what they are, we are able to keep our mind at peace (with no waste and negative thoughts). Also people start responding to our feelings and give us respect too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

While we spend much time 'making up' our faces to ensure our appearance is beautiful for others, we forget to make up our minds. This is not about making decisions. Making up our mind means ensuring that our thoughts are positive and our feelings towards others are filled with good wishes. When we do, others begin to sense a deeper beauty emanating from behind the skin! This is inner beauty. Don't hide behind your face. Let the real you show through.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If you ever find yourself defending a position, explaining why, or justifying anything, it means you have been defeated. It means you have not been able to accept the others point of view, or the fact that you may be wrong. Fear has conquered your mind and your heart. Your defences are up and you are running scared. It's not that the other person has conquered you, it's the self-created fear that is in control. Until you can accept the other (you don't have to agree) and you are not threatened by the other, your victories will be delayed. It's a funny old world when true winning is accepting not resisting, when victory is found in the wisdom to stop fighting and to begin engaging.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If we recognize inner treasures we will be able 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 I am in touch with myself and give attention to myself, I am able to recognize these inner treasures. These treasures keep me rich at all times, even when external circumstances are not so favourable. Further use of these treasures makes me only richer and richer.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Self-respect is often mistaken for arrogance when in reality it is the opposite. When we can recognize all our good qualities as well as our faults with neutrality, we can start to appreciate ourselves as we would a dear friend and experience the comfortable inner glow of respect. To embrace the journey towards our full potential we need to become our own loving teacher and coach. Spurring ourselves on to become better human beings we develop true regard for ourselves and our life will become sacred.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Accepting responsibility without feeling burdened by it may seem unrealistic. Yet it is possible so long as we stay close to our inner self and strength. If we are willing to trust them, spiritual principles and values work like unseen hand guiding everything in a beneficial direction. When we remain aware of this force at work, we can accept responsibility and strive to fulfill it without worrying about results.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Whenever things don't go the way I want them to, I start thinking negatively and end up feeling low. The more I think negatively the worse I feel. The negativity inside me increases and I spread it around by reacting negatively with other people which in turn gets me depressed. I need to constantly remind myself that thinking is actually feeling. All I need to do is to control my negative thoughts and deliberately induce positive thoughts. This way I will be able to control the way I feel about a situation or a person and keep out of the low phases that I otherwise go through.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Normally we pay a lot of attention not to hurt people physically but end up hurting others through our words. This creates negativity in others which in turn affects us negatively too. Our work too is affected by these kind of words. In order to bring true non-violence in our lives, it is equally important to pay special attention to our words too. The basis of words that don't hurt others are positive thoughts-thoughts based on good wishes and benevolent feelings for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When we have to fulfill certain responsibilities, we find ourselves in a lot of tension. We find it very difficult to relieve the tension, specially when we feel there is demand from the situation or expectations from people beyond our capabilities. In demanding situations and in general too the way to relieve ourselves from tension is to have constant attention. It is important to have attention during difficult times, but it is also necessary to keep attention on the self even during normal conditions. Constant attention brings about "checking and changing" and relieves us of tension.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Our words can either spiritually sustain souls or damage their self-esteem. Whether we are talking about someone's faults or weaknesses, passing comments on a situation that does not concern us, or giving private information we create an atmosphere that could suffocate any soul in the vicinity and reduce chances of improvement or productivity. Remember that it's very difficult to trust someone who speaks without thinking of the consequences. We can save a lot of time and energy by paying attention to how we interact and express ourselves in relationships.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

We usually expect people to behave according to our expectations. We would like to see people change according to our expectations and we expect them to mould themselves with our own value system. Yet we notice that this does not happen and then we tend to become disappointed. We need to understand that each one is unique with his own specialties, and uniqueness. When we are able to appreciate this uniqueness we are able to respect each and every human being and the unique contribution he can make. So with this change in our consciousness we will not expect others to change according to my wish but will take benefit from their uniqueness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Sometimes we try to fill the gap in our lives, by doing something good for others or by serving others. When we want to do something good for others, we look for the contentment that service brings, but this too may not be the solution. The pre-qualification for serving others, i.e., to give others, is to have contentment within. Only when we have this specialty can we serve selflessly with whatever resources we have. We are able to use all resources well for others' benefit and we are free from expectations too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When we hear something new and worthwhile from someone, we naturally get the feeling to bring that into our practical life. But it is then soon forgotten and doesn't become part of our life. It remains theory in our mind, and after sometime we are not inspired by it anymore. We either don't have courage or discouraged with our past experiences. We can bring something we know into practice, only when we are able to experience it at some point. For this we need to make a plan to actually find a space for what we know to come into practice. When we start even mechanically, that particular point brings experience in our lives. Then we naturally further experiment with it.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Many times when involved in something difficult, we begin to look for help from people even before we have started. Prayer is also one method which we rely on and wish for things to work our way. But not always do we find the help coming that is required. So we tend to get disheartened and maybe even give up trying altogether. The simple way to receive help is to first have courage. When I first take a step of courage using the force of all my resources, I automatically find others taking help from that too. For having moved one step ahead, I get the help from the resources available, from the people around, God himself & me. I thus recognize and make use of all the help that is coming my way. So I never need to beg for help, but find help coming my way automatically.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The soul needs strength to deal affectively with day to day situations, as demanding as they are, and yet be able to pack up useless thoughts; to be able to take time out for itself, to store the power of peace from the Ocean of Peace. If the soul does not recharge itself it will lose the courage and enthusiasm. We need the strength to continue the fight for right, even though the forces of wrong grow strong.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

In life we get attracted and become attached to a particular object, person, relationship or situation. Attachment seems to be the normal state of our living experience. We seek it without a second thought. Is attachment a desirable state? When a person develops a strong attachment, he is likely to become sorrowful when the attachment is broken or diminished. His emotional and mental state suffers. The broken hearted, the vindictive behavior, the hatred, the jealousy and sometimes suicides are the result of broken attachments. It is a risky business to make the happiness of others our total happiness; to experience the difficulties of others as our difficulties. We should not build our life to such an extent around someone else's life or any object so that when anything goes wrong we cannot function or we fall apart. It is healthier, stronger and much more in wisdom to love everything and everybody, play our roles and perform our duties to the maximum with everybody and still remain detached. We will be able to provide more help to others when we ourselves are strong from within.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Sometimes you are trying to remember something, its within your reach, on the tip of your tongue, but it is just isn't coming out. Everyone around is suggesting something or trying to help, but in reality not helping at all. You wish for a moment of silence, so that you can dive into your memory bank, for you know that is the only way you will be able to remember. This is the power of silence in action. Many, not recognizing its power, do not value it. They turn their heads away from the thought of a few moments of silence. They feel it a punishment.

When we find our thoughts moving in many directions because of external demands on our attention, we need to stop, take a rain check on everything and experience silence. This power of silence is essential when we want to plan for the future, we should silence unnecessary thoughts and think of a point in question. So when you get an opportunity of a moment's silence, don't waste that precious moment. Use it to store the strength within that is so necessary for dealing with the world without.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The vast, abundant nature has an amazing ability to refresh our minds and hearts, doesn't it? Quite often it reminds us to marvel at God and His creation. But aren't we human beings God's greatest creation? If the inanimate, idyllic nature is powerful enough to touch our souls and make us lighter and more content, what can I not do? When others look at me, are they reminded of God's beauty and qualities? Let my personality be balanced and serene so that my presence comforts souls and elevates their consciousness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When difficult situations come our way, we tend to create a lot of waste questions in our mind. These waste questions only fill our mind with negativity draining us out of our energy. At that time, it seems natural to have such thoughts and we are caught up only with such thoughts, leaving no space for constructive thoughts. When difficult situations come our way, we need not be caught up with why it happened but we need to make effort to fly. We need to find a way to empower ourselves that we become stronger than the situation, so that we are able to fly above it. Then the situation would appear tiny and we would be able to overcome it in a second.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Many believe it is ignorant to trust the innate goodness of human beings, because you will be taken for a ride. But won't this mistrust gradually affect my own character and perception of life? Is it worth being insecure at every step just because others are dishonest? It is only when I have unreasonable expectations of others that I get disappointed with their inability to reciprocate my love and trust. God loves me irrespective of whether I am worthy of His love. His faith in me is so pure and powerful that it transforms me. Let me give as God gives; let me trust as God trusts.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Great souls take advantage of every moment and every opportunity to give happiness to others through kindness in their thoughts; such souls are willing to overlook weaknesses and mistakes and have the desire to help everyone reach their potential.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When God walks into your life, it is like a laser beam passing across your being. The light restores beauty and value, even if what is visible at first glance is less than beautiful. Meditation is an invitation to light. Meditation is not complicated. It simply is a means of teaching your mind to think in a different way.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To experience divinity is to experience the power of silence. The instrument for the power of silence is to be connected to our own inner divinity. We can spread the fragrance of our virtues to all we meet. So the mind is silent and carefree under all circumstances. When we experience the power of silence we will become more powerful. We will then be able to experience peace that will naturally spread to others too. When we have to correct someone in any situation we first need to remind ourselves that words will not work but silence based on an experience of our own divinity will surely work. When we accept the person as he is with love connecting to his inherent divine nature, we will be able to bring about a change in him.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

In silence lies the ability to listen; to listen to ourselves, to others and to God. Listening is a lost art. Without it we cannot communicate, we cannot relate to each other and so we cannot live life meaningfully. We need to learn to listen. Sitting in silence allows us to listen to ourselves and to understand. This silence can heal. The worries, the pain can be healed when we listen. Spiritual medicine is ever-present in the soul. Whenever we need it, to whatever extent we need it, we can find it within.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Stability is to remain unshakeable, without any fluctuation in all situations. If we have no stability, even small things begin to upset us. When we have the power of stability, we can be unshakeable in all opposition i.e., even in unfavourable situations. When things are not going very smooth, it is necessary to remind myself that nothing is permanent. When we have the faith that things will surely change, we will be able to maintain our stability in all situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To experience inner virtues is to spread fragrance. Like a rose which continues to spread its fragrance to everyone it comes into contact with, the one who is in touch with inner qualities and virtues is able to do the same. When there is the experience of the inner qualities, there is a natural expression of these qualities in every act and in every interaction. When we are able to constantly be in touch with our inner qualities, we are able to experience the positivity in everything we come into contact with. We remain happy and content with whatever life brings our way, yet we can continue to make the best of every situation, colouring it with our own virtues.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The ability to transform waste into powerful is to be successful. Waste only makes the mind heavy. There is no benefit in looking at and thinking about waste. On the other hand to look beyond what is visibly seen, is to see something beautiful and powerful within what is seemingly waste. So there is the ability to move forward under all circumstances making good use of all the resources. Making effort constantly even in difficult circumstances gives us the power to be further away from all kind of waste. We are constantly light, free and powerful. We also become an inspiration for others around us and our very presence enables them to see beyond the situation and make them free from waste too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Have you ever noticed that happiness is not a dependency, it is a decision? You don't actually need anything to be happy. It's not something that comes from outside, it comes from inside, and when you radiate a happy energy you'll be amazed what it attracts into your life. Don't worry, be happy...sound familiar? Decide now, be happy, and watch magic begin to enter your life.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If there is a need to take responsibility for something, then of course, you should. However, if a situation is not your business, or someone else is in charge, then don't get caught up in it. If you want to help, you can still involve yourself in a more subtle way through faith. Faith in others does a lot of work. It doesn't mean blind faith - observing helplessly while keeping your fingers crossed - it means to remain alert to what's going on, and then to fill another with the strength of your faith to such an extent that they feel able to do whatever needs to be done. This means having faith, but also donating the power of your faith. If the other person is honest and truthful, your faith will work for them. In this way, we can learn to truly help each other.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The most important places to keep clean and tidy are my mind and heart. If I allow thoughts to flourish that I wouldn't want to see the light of day, I can never have any real self-respect. By starting each day in quiet reflection and pouring positive, loving thoughts into my mind, I gradually clean out cynicism and unkindness.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The biggest disease of the mind is over-thinking, especially too much thinking about others. Thinking too much is like eating too much. The heaviness makes it impossible to remain light and flexible.

~ 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.

True service is to serve through one's own life of contentment. Everyone wants happiness and is searching for ways and means to be happy. The one who is able to go within and bring out the inner happiness is able to reflect this inner state in every day life. Such a person becomes a source of inspiration to enable others to look within themselves. He also becomes a source of support during difficult times. When we are content we are able to blend and harmonise with both circumstances and people. Thus we bring out the best in ourselves and others. We appreciate the beauty even in little aspects and provide an environment for this beauty to grow. The mind is not caught up with questions or doubts but is constantly finding solutions with faith.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be light is to be free from the bondage of one's own weaknesses. To be light is to be free from the burden or bondage of waste thoughts and weaknesses. These traits within don't allow one to work with lightness. The waste binds the mind and so the efficiency is blocked. On the other hand, the one who is free from these weaknesses is free from bondages while doing everything. The one who remains light, remains up above and hence gains easy success. When we are light while doing our activities, we find ourselves working over our weaknesses easily and naturally. So, we feel free from the bondages of waste thoughts. This further enables us to discover hidden talents and potentials. This gives us the satisfaction of doing well and also enables us to experience easy success in every action we do.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Introversion brings empowerment of the self. Just as a tortoise withdraws from the external environment after its work is done, we too need to find time for ourselves. Amidst the activity of the day, we need to make time to look within and find the beauty that is hidden there. When we do this as a practice it brings a positive experience that empowers the self. We need to give ourselves a little time everyday at regular intervals. During this time, we need to look within and find our own uniqueness and we will find that we are able to have access to our positivity. This practice will help us during a difficult time too and we will be able to use these qualities under all circumstances. So we will not be a victim to situations but will be able to give what is required at that time.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

It is when we silence the chattering of our mind that we can truly hear what is in our heart and find the still, clear purity that lies within the soul. Spiritual love carries us into the silence of our original state of being. This silence contains the power to create harmony in all relationships and the sweetness to sustain them. And it is when we are silent within that we can let God into our hearts and minds filling us with peace, love and power.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The root of suffering is attachment. You have created a space in your mind that holds a person or object as a part of you. When that person or object is criticized, neglected or not there with you, you feel pain in your mind and you experience a sense of loss. If you want to remain happy at all times, you must learn to love and appreciate while remaining independent.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who has the humility to learn and progress is the one who experiences constant joy. We need to take responsibility for the mistakes we have committed and have the enthusiasm to learn from them. This comes when there is humility which also brings honesty with the self. So there is an experience of constant change and progress. At all times there is the ability to bring about change and so there is an experience of joy under all circumstances. When we are honest with ourselves, we are able to find the joy of learning from our mistakes. Mistakes don't make us heavy because we know we have something to learn from them. There is constantly enthusiasm to bring about a change and move forward. Our inner joy allows us to progress constantly thereby becoming an inspiration for many to bring about change.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To have the power of truth is to have the ability to tolerate. When someone disbelieves us, we usually tend to argue back and try to prove our point to the others. In spite of our great efforts to do that, we are not able to convince them. Along with that is a very simple fact that the more we talk the less we are listened to. And thus we end up being more frustrated. When someone challenges the truth of our words, we need to check within ourselves if there is something that we can correct or learn. When we learn to do this, instead of being stubborn with what we have to say or blaming others, we find it easy to tolerate.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be in silence is to experience true peace that is within. 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 by practicing silence. Every morning let us take a few moments of silence and practice being a peaceful being, who is totally in charge of ones-self. 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 enthusiastic is to be light constantly. The one who is enthusiastic looks for challenges and excuses for self-improvement. He is constantly moving forward in the most challenging situations. He uses all the available resources for personal growth and the benefit of others. His words and actions induce enthusiasm in others too. When he never let go of his enthusiasm in every moment of his life, he is able to be constantly light. This enables him to enjoy this moment, and ensures that he use it to the maximum for making his future better and bright. He also becomes a source of light for those around where they are able to take inspiration to make the best use of what they have.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The power of determination brings thought into practice. We do have a number of thoughts that we would like to put into practice. Most of the times it doesn't happen that way and they remain merely thoughts. It is necessary to strengthen such thoughts with the power of determination and we will be able to make them practical. Let us think of something that we wanted to do but could not bring into practice. Now let us take this thought once again and see why it is important for us to bring it into practice. Once we understand this we will be able to be determined to put it into practice.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To consider life a journey is to constantly move forward. To be on a journey means to be able to put in effort to move forward constantly. The one who is on a journey is able to use his qualities to enrich his own life and contribute to those around too. He is also able to contribute to make each thing better around him. He doesn't stop with temporary obstacles but continues to move forward. When we are on a journey we are able to enjoy the journey as much as we are able to appreciate the destination. We can move on tirelessly towards our destination. We experience constant progress and success in everything we do, because there is forward growth in all we do. We are also able to inspire others too.

~ 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.

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.

It is on the basis of actions that praise is received. The one who only talks and is not able to put his talk into practice does not become worthy of praise. On the other hand, the one who is able to bring his good thoughts and words into action becomes worthy of praise. Such a person's actions become inspirational for others and encourage them to follow him. When we are able to act according to our thoughts and words, we are able to take inspiration to do more. For every positive action that we do, we experience support and good wishes from others which encourage us constantly. Our account of positivity is always full and it takes us further to a cycle of positivity making it a habit. So we find that we don't have to work hard for performing positive actions.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Inner power reveals truth through few words. When there is an experience of the truth that one is speaking about, there is economy in words. The authority of the experience is so powerful that it has a very positive impact on the other person. There need not be many words used but a few words would convey very powerfully and bring about the desired change too. When we have experienced the truth of what we say, we are an embodiment of what we are speaking. So our words are not just words but are more an inspiration for those around us. We bring about a change in people automatically because we become a role model. We don't have to use a lot of energy in correcting things that go wrong. Instead we are able to inspire change easily.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The means for protection is to use the shield of humility. Humility means to be connected with our own sense of self-worth. This inner strength and power enables us to respond to situations and people in a positive way. We are able to understand and provide instead of expecting. We experience the protection from our weaknesses when we are humble. Situations do challenge our weaknesses, but the power of our humility keeps us calm and stable and we don't react even in our mind to situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Understanding brings happiness. Happiness lies in understanding the secret of whatever is happening. When one is able to remain happy in this way, he is able to spread this happiness to those around too, influencing the lives of all. When we are able to remain happy under all circumstances, we are able to be free from the influence of others' negativity. Instead we will be able to become a major source of positive influence to those around us.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Try this experiment today. Enter the office with a straight face (not too straight). As you meet others who have a similar kind of straightness on their face, force yourself to smile. Then watch the other person return the smile - perhaps not to the same extent or for so long, or absolutely immediately - but it will return. This is the absolute and often instant proof of the 'ripple and reflect effect'. You get back whatever you put out. We know this, but we forget, and then wonder why everyone seems to give us a straight face, even a grumpy face, on a regular basis. Now learn to make the smile more real, deeper, smilier! Where does a real smile begin? From the heart. Can you smile at will from the heart? Why not? You need to find out soon, because you will live an unsmiling life if you don't find out what is stopping your heart reaching your face! No one else is responsible - there's only you in there! So don't go blaming others if you are not radiating from head and heart. What's blocking it? Take your time. Look in, listen in and see. You'll be surprised. You'll probably laugh. And say, "How silly!"

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To give regard to all is to win the love of all. To give regard to someone who is older and more experienced is one thing, but it is also important to have regard to someone who is younger. When there is such regard, interaction with them would surely be positive. The words spoken would be encouraging and giving them support and never putting them down even when they make mistakes. When we are able to give regard to everyone, we are able to win the love of all. We are not dependent on others' love for giving them regard, but are able to appreciate them as they are. We are able to see their specialities and encourage them to use these specialities. This naturally wins the love of others, along with bringing improvement in their own life.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who has the aim to be perfect is the one who learns from obstacles. The higher the aim, the more the obstacles that comes one's way. Just as a perfect idol is one that has been chiseled a great deal, each obstacle comes to remove some or the other defect from within. The one, who understands this little secret, is able to use each obstacle as a beautiful learning for growth, and a chance to express the best qualities from within. When we are committed to bringing out our inner perfection, we are never deterred by the temporary situations that come our way. We move on with confidence, taking time to look within and recognize the hidden potential within us. We are able to get closer and closer to the perfection that we always seek.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To transform waste into something purposeful and powerful is to remain light. To successfully transform something waste into something powerful and meaningful is to look beyond the situation and see what it has to teach. When there is the ability to do this, there is the ability to go on in spite of the most challenging obstacles. There is the deep understanding that nothing happens without a purpose. There is no time or energy wasted in wasteful company. When we understand the significance of everything that happens, we are able to transform in a second. So we are able to remain light because we are able to put in sincere effort and free ourselves from the burden of waste. We also find that there is no problem in our relationships too, as we are able to understand others and behave accordingly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be free is to be free even from the bondage of things. The one who is dependent on the presence of a particular thing to succeed in a task is also under the bondage of that thing. Such a person will not be able to put in effort to his full capability since he is always thinking of what is lacking. On the other hand the one who tries to find a way to do the task at hand even when there is nothing available is the one who finds new resources. He is then able to use these resources too for accomplishing the task. When we are thinking more about what is to be done rather than thinking about what is lacking, we are able to be content with what we have. We are able to appreciate every small thing that is present in our life that we could use for our benefit and that of others. We are able to work for what we want to achieve without being caught up only with the desires.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Success is achieved through accurate efforts. The one who puts in accurate efforts for the success of every task, naturally tries to do the best. Because of his own contribution, others too help him and contribute whatever they can to achieve what he sets out to do. So there is success in everything. When we do the right thing, we will be able to experience constant self-progress. We will then never have the slightest feeling of failing, but will always experience success as a right, even if the result is not what we have expected. We experience positive feelings because of having put in the right effort.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Become very, very sweet. Remove even the slightest trace of anger. Whatever you think, whatever you say, consider carefully all the consequences beforehand. By performing actions knowing their consequences, success is definitely experienced.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If my mind is still enough, I can see the deeper meaning behind each situation. No matter how bad a problem may seem on the surface, if I remain positive eventually I will see how everything has worked out for the best.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who checks himself constantly is the one who experiences progress. He is also able to bring about a change in himself. Such a person takes each situation as a chance to learn something new and bring about some change for the better. So there is constant
improvement in his life. No situation will make him have negative feelings or make him stop, but he will be able to enjoy everything that comes his way.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Amazing as it may seem, every event, every scene has some significance.Nothing is without meaning. Life is like a book – each day a new page, each interaction a new paragraph. We read books to learn, so we may grow and become more complete and more effectiv e as we play this game called life. Can you read the book of your life, can you study the scenes of your day, in such a way that you may learn and grow? To get started, take time out to reflect, review and realize something new at least once a day - more often if you can. What was really going on there? What was I feeling at the time? Why? If you do this retrospective processing, eventually you will be able to read each scene with great clarity as it happens. That's when the reader becomes the writer, and life becomes truly a creative adventure, where we are able to see and appreciate the significance and meaning within every scene, and know exactly how to respond.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

True love brings success in relationships. The one who is loving, likes to be with the others. Such a person will never try to be away even from people who are not loving towards him, but will be able to change the one who is not so loving with his own love. So the one who is loving is always successful in relationships.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Introversion brings out the positivity within. Every human being has an innate positive nature because of the inherent qualities of love, peace, happiness etc. that are within. Introversion, the practice of looking within, enables one to be in constant touch with oneself and one's true nature. It helps express these qualities in everything that is done. Because of having practiced for a long time with them, these qualities emerge very naturally at the time of need. The practice of being introverted helps us in experiencing those qualities within ourselves, which otherwise remain hidden during difficult situations. Thus it makes us have true self-respect and enables us to finish our ego. It also gives us the power to recognise and accept our mistakes, thus giving the courage to work on them successfully.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To be ever ready means to guarantee success. The ones who are ever ready are active and so when a task comes up, they quickly understand it and attain success. They do not waste time and energy thinking too much about it. They recognize the importance of the task and involve fully in it and attain success. When we are ever ready we are able to be easy. All tasks seem easy for us and effort put in for the success of the task also becomes easy. So we don't have to do a lot of effort but give our best. Thus we experience success every moment in all situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Why is it hard to forgive others? Usually because we believe that they are 90% to blame for the problem, that I am not as bad as they are. So I start to carry the load of other people's actions. If my ego is too hurt, I will have the sense of correction, of justice: 'I know I am right', 'That is not fair'. But if I start to forgive from the heart, sincerely, then this kind of feeling and attitude begins to dissolve. I remain humble and this forgiveness will bring me closer to others. Then I do not carry regrets or anger, I just let go and remain light.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

When I become excessively critical towards others, it means I am going in the wrong direction. We are usually very good at spotting mistakes, but we should develop the quality of also spotting goodness. If I can see what is good in others or in situations and go beyond the curtain of negativity, I feel good about myself. If I constantly think "he is wrong", I instead create a barrier which blocks me from reaching my own goodness. A very ancient law says: "just as I treat others, I shall be treated by others."

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

If one waited to do something so well that nobody could find fault with it, one would probably do nothing. So whilst it is good to aspire to perfection, it should be perfection attained through doing and practicing regularly, no matter what the circumstances are.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Commitment for truth brings constant happiness. For the one who is constantly with the truth, there will be no fluctuations in the happiness - experienced by the self and expressed to the others. So there is benefit for both the self and others through this. Only when there is no truth, the support of falsehood is taken to prove and defend oneself. So the happiness is not retained constantly. When we are committed towards living by the truth, we will not be influenced by the different situations that we are faced with, but will be able to experience constant happiness. We will never be influenced negatively by negative situations and allow ourselves to lose our happiness and we find our happiness rising constantly.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Patience is a reflection of the peaceful mind. My peaceful mind is able to cope with all situations without becoming disturbed and agitated. It calmly accepts the resolution of circumstances and, with this patience acquires the power to deal with all situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The method to finish a weakness is to be detached from it. When there is some weakness working within that has to be overcome, it is very essential for one to get detached from it, that means not to identify with the weakness. If there is an identification with the weakness, it is further strengthened and there is the inability to get rid of it. Since it is there in the consciousness, it is visible in the words and actions too. When we are free from the identification with the weakness, we are able to bring about a change very quickly. We find it very easy to stabilise ourselves in the awareness of our strength and allow that strength to be revealed in all our words and actions. There is no heaviness of the weakness nor is there the
feeling of having to give up something, but transformation takes place very easily.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Success comes through maintaining self-respect. Where there is self-respect, there is naturally a stable state of mind, even in the most challenging and difficult times. This in turn brings right judgement at all times, which allows discrimination between right and wrong. Right judgement leads to right actions. So there is constant success for such a person. Self-respect is the state of mind where I am able to appreciate my own uniqueness and give regard to myself. When I am able to be in my stage of self-respect, I am able to be stable in all situations. This seat of internal stability keeps me light and easy under all circumstances. I am also able to experience constant success even in the most difficult and challenging times.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Simplicity enables one to become an example. Simplicity is free from the complications of waste questions, doubts and expectations. The one who is simple is naturally accurate and inspiring in his actions. He is able to understand the demands of the environment and mould himself accordingly, so he himself has no demands. And he is able to move forward to his satisfaction. When we are simple in our thoughts, we are also able to be simple in our responses to the outer environment i.e., to both situations and people. So internally we are able to remain content. This contentment further brings newness and creativity in the way we respond to situations, and we naturally experience further progress.

~ 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

To bring newness into actions means to contribute for the betterment of the self and others. There is a constant desire to do something better that makes a contribution to oneself and to others too. So the one who thinks of newness can bring about such a contribution. There will not be something different that can be done. But the same thing can be done in such a way that there is benefit visible. When we are able to bring newness in the way we do things, we are able to experience constant progress. There will also be the satisfaction of bringing about newness and creativity even in ordinary actions. Along with this there will also be the satisfaction of making a contribution in every action of ours.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To forgive is to give correction. When there is forgiveness, the harm of the mistake is forgotten. The mistake itself is remembered only to the extent that the correction is to be given. So there are no negative feelings expressed even while giving correction. And the words that are used are few but prove to be very effective. When we learn the art of forgiving we are able to be free from the burden of negative and waste thinking. So there is never any difficulty in giving correction when necessary. The mind is free from the attitudes of the past and it creates harmony in relationships even if the opinions or personalities don't match.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

True help is to help people discover their own specialities. When others' negativities or weaknesses are perceived, it is essential to look at their positivity or specialities too. This will naturally bring love and positivity in the relationship and there will be an encouragement of that positivity. So even if that person has no recognition or has not been using his speciality, an encouragement of it by others will naturally enable him to begin to use it. Making others aware of their specialities and subtly encouraging them to use these specialities is a great help that we can do for others. When we are able to give this unique help and cooperation, we not only find benefit for others, but we are also able to get the good wishes of others. Even others naturally become positive with our positive attitude.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

In order to make your intellect refined, talk to yourself and talk to God with your heart. Don't just make complaints and demands. Allow your intellect to become peaceful. Forget anything that has to do with the body or - bodily - relations. As He is nonphysical, make yourself nonphysical with your thoughts; then have a conversation with Him. He will listen to the things of your heart and give you a response.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Where there is honesty there is flexibility. When someone challenges the truth of what we are saying we generally tend to argue and prove our point in order to prove ourselves right. When we argue in this way, it only shows our own stubbornness and doesn't help in anyway to reveal the truth. Where silence doesn't help in revealing the truth, argument never will because the other person is not in a position to listen to us at that moment. We need to realise the fact that when the other person is not able to recognise the truth, our arguing will not help in any way. When the truth is with us we need not argue but we only need to wait for the right opportunity to tell what we have to say. When we try to tell when the other person is not in a position to listen to us, it only reveals our lack of flexibility.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

In everything, goodness is there. Our goal is to find it. In every person, the best is there, our job is to recognise it. In every situation, the positive is there, our opportunity is to see it. In every problem, the solution is there, our responsibility is to provide it. In every setback, the success is there, our adventure is to discover it. In every crisis, the reason is there, our challenge is to understand it. By seeing the goodness, we'll be very enthusiastic and our lives will be all the richer.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

The one who is aware of one's fortune enables others to experience their fortune too. To be aware of one's own fortune means to appreciate and use all that one has. Also when there is the awareness of one's own fortune, there is a natural tendency to help people become aware of what they have and how they can benefit from it. So the one who is fortunate becomes a giver. When we are able to recognize our own fortune, we are able to have the joy of being a giver constantly. Whatever the circumstances, we are able to give knowing that we are fortunate. But never is there dependency created on us, because our help is to make them aware of their fortune too and make them independent.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

To think less is to remain happy. Usually there is a tendency to think more than normal when there is a challenging situation. Although it is considered to be good to think more, we usually miss out on the fact that thinking more means having lots of waste thoughts along with those that are necessary. When we find ourselves thinking a lot we need to ask ourselves if all these thoughts are really necessary. We need to recognize waste thoughts and replace them with something more positive. With this practice we'll find ourselves thinking less and at the same time having powerful thoughts which will keep us cheerful under all circumstances.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

True service is to spread the light of happiness to all around. In any negative situation, the usual reaction is to feel disheartened and unhappy. With this reaction to the situation, the people around too are affected as the unhappiness spreads around. Focusing this way only
on the problem creates such negativity that it doesn't inspire anyone to work for a solution. Instead of spreading unhappiness in a difficult situation by seeing the negative aspect, we need to think of how to bring a solution. Even if we can't, we need to look at some positive aspect in it that will enable us to maintain our own positivity. When we keep ourselves happy in this way, we will be able to spread this happiness to others too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Ignorance makes us believe that life functions haphazardly. Wisdom teaches you that everything that happens in this theatre of life has profound significance. What we see today is not the fruit of chance but a fruit from seeds planted in the past. Plant seeds of peace now and you will create a life of peace in the future.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To have a big heart means never to be disheartened. To have a big heart means to have good wishes constantly for others and to enable others to move forward through this. Even if someone with negative characteristics comes in front, there are no feelings of negativity as there is the power to accept and recognize their specialties. We are able to be beyond confusion and doubt when we have a big heart. We are never caught up with the problems but are very easily able to find a way out. We are able to very effectively and smoothly come out of any negative situation.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Truth never needs to be proved. When the truth of what is said is challenged, there is naturally a protest. Words spoken after that are usually defensive and argumentative. This leads only to waste talk and arguments because no one is willing to listen at that time. But truth is that which is revealed on it own and never needs to be proved. When we recognize the fact that we are right and are aware of this, we never feel the need to prove it. We never argue our point but have the self-respect of what we are. So even if we are challenged we remain unaffected. We understand that a real diamond shines on even when it is lying with stones or covered with dust.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To be a leader means to invoke challenges. Each challenge actually brings forth some hidden strength, some latent power. The one who is able to understand this, is able to face and in fact invoke challenges. Such a person with constant and unshaken faith moves on towards victory. Such a person becomes an inspiration for many and thus is a true leader. When we know the art of facing and learning from challenges, we are able to remain fearless in spite of the several challenges. Much more than that, we are able to actually have the courage to invoke challenges understanding the fact that challenges makes us stronger.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Greatness lies in being humble. A seed grows only when it is mingled with the mud. In the same way, the one who is great is naturally humble. He understands the truth that only when there is humility will there be success. Humility gives the power to bow down without reducing one's own self-respect. When we are humble we are able to be experience our inner greatness, which naturally keeps us set on the seat of our self-respect. So when the situation demands, we have no problem bowing down. We are able to allow the situations to work on us and we are able to strengthen ourselves from within under all circumstances.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu