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We Are What We Think
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We Are What We Think
THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVI We Are What We Think 14 September 2004 If we know how to control our thoughts, we can focus our minds on positive things only and …
This text emphasizes that our happiness is a direct result of our thought patterns. By focusing on positive thou…
The Way of Solitude: Do Not Prolong One's Suffering
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The Way of Solitude: Do Not Prolong One's Suffering
99 89 THE WAY OF SOLITUDE XXXVIII Do Not Prolong One's Suffering Suffering remains with us only briefly if we know how to avoid prolonging it. Try to keep yourself from dwelling …
In this segment from 'The Way of Solitude', it is emphasized that suffering is temporary and can be minimized through mindfulness and mental focus. By c…
The Way of Solitude
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The Way of Solitude
…nds of those who do not practice meditation tend to be easily distracted and weakened. This makes them prone to uncontrollable feelings of sadness, stress, boredom, and depression. They are vulnerable b…
…traction and mental weakness, leading to heightened feelings of sadness, stress, and depression. It emphasizes the importance of meditation in developing mental immunity, which protects the mind from su…
The Way of Solitude: Organize Our Thoughts
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The Way of Solitude: Organize Our Thoughts
THE WAY OF SOLITUDE IVXII Organize Our Thoughts 67 97 If our minds are in disarray, we will not be ready for any tasks. Whether it is studying, teaching, or working, it cannot be completed with a conf
This text emphasizes the importance of organizing our thoughts to achieve clarity and focus. A disorganized mind…
Outward Movement, Inward Stillness
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Outward Movement, Inward Stillness
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES IVXVII Outward Movement, Inward Stillness Our career is merely a secondary priority that goes hand in hand with the Dham…
The content emphasizes that while our careers are important, they should be secondary to our spiritual lessons, or…
Unperturbed by Our Surroundings
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Unperturbed by Our Surroundings
…dwill toward our fellow humankind. Even if our surroundings are constantly changing, our mind will remain unperturbed. 22 June 2007 109
… through meditation allows individuals to face the inevitability of death without fear or worry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and unperturbed mind despite ever-changing surrounding…
The Joyful Heart
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The Joyful Heart
…ossom with the nourishment of water, our minds will be joyful with the practice of mediation. 11 December 2005
Meditation empowers us to maintain calmness and joy even among difficult individuals. With a stabilized mind, our…
Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
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Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness
… sleep with either non-disturbing dreams or dreamlessness. When we get up, we will feel fresh as if emerging from a source of pure energy which gives us infinite wisdom, happiness, and willpower. All of…
Meditation helps center our mind, fostering inner peace and joy. It creates harmony between body and mind, promoting sound sleep with undisturbed dreams. Awakening fresh and energized, we access infin
Extending Our Joy
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Extending Our Joy
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VXIII Extending Our Joy This feeling of happiness will reduce stress and clear our mind from unwholesome thoughts. This will create a pleasant environment at home and in the wo
This text discusses the significance of happiness in our lives. It emphasizes that fostering joy can lead to reduced stress and eliminate unwholesome thoughts, creating …
The Ultimate Courage
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The Ultimate Courage
THE POWER OF THE MIND VXVIII The Ultimate Courage Our willpower will be recharged automatically as an internal force that enhances courage. We will stay calm and view obstacles as a challenge. Only th
…ds our goals, signifying the importance of mindset in personal development and spiritual growth. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining calm and focused determination to foster resilience in the …
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
…VIXII The Power from Stillness Regular meditation will result in courage to overcome obstacles and temptations, and eventually we will take control of our own minds. This can be possible if we empower o…
Regular meditation cultivates courage, enabling us to conquer obstacles and temptations. By stilling our minds daily, we can take control of our thoughts and actions, leading to p…
The Power of the Mind
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The Power of the Mind
…s. All the time, we need to fight against greed, anger and delusion which are the roots of all problems that affect us and the whole world. Only the people who bring peace to this world by stilling thei…
The text emphasizes that the real battle lies within ourselves, where we must face our inner struggles against …
Win Their Hearts: The Power of Forgiveness
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Win Their Hearts: The Power of Forgiveness
ABOVE ALL CIRCUMSTANCES VIXV Win Their Hearts The way to win over the hearts of other people who are unkind to us is to learn to forgive and forbear. Similar to chopping sandal wood with an axe, even
The text emphasizes that overcoming unkindness with forgiveness and good deeds can transform relationships. Usi…
The True Refuge: Embracing Perseverance in Meditation
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The True Refuge: Embracing Perseverance in Meditation
… and observe our mind at all times. Keep noticing if you are proceeding in the right direction and remember how to focus your mind. Regular practice will lead us to the ultimate refuge, which is the Tri…
This text emphasizes the importance of never retreating or regressing on our journey of self-improvement and med…
The True Refuge
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The True Refuge
THE TRUE REFUGE VIXIX Task for the Mind 28 August 2003 Do not let your routine practicing of meditation be interrupted by any external factors. Meditation is a task for the mind and does not require a
This text emphasizes the importance of maintaining a dedicated meditation practice without interruptions from ex…
The True Refuge
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The True Refuge
… These things are not lasting in nature and are subject to change and, at best, they can only be a temporary refuge. Instead, our true refuge is not subject to change which means that it possesses the o…
This text emphasizes that true refuge lies not in people, animals, or material possessions, which are all tempor…
Be Yourself: Embrace Your True Potential
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Be Yourself: Embrace Your True Potential
…hat is it like to be yourself? Look at the sun, generating its own light and heat which becomes a tremendous source of power. Comparing ourselves ourselves with the sun, human beings are capable of impr…
This text encourages individuals to embrace their true selves, comparing their potential to that of the sun, which emits light and heat as…
The Power of Meditation
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The Power of Meditation
15 February 2007 However, we can deal with those problems with wisdom and courage which are derived from the perfection of the mind when we meditate. With t…
On 15 February 2007, the text emphasizes the transformative power of meditation, highlighting how it fosters wisdom and courage. It …
The Importance of a Broad Vision
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The Importance of a Broad Vision
Our lifespan is so short while our great destination is afar. Hence, we have limited time for performing good deeds and reaching our goal. Do not allow your vision to be narrowed but keep it wide. Env
…xt, the author reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of maintaining a broad vision. It emphasizes that while our time is limited for achieving good deeds and goals, keeping our perspectives…
Victory is Our Final Refuge
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Victory is Our Final Refuge
…possibility to win. Only determination will lead. us to our goal. Although the goal is far and it seems like we are going to lose, if we take the right path and try hard enough we will eventually succee…
This text emphasizes that no matter how distant our goals may seem, we have never truly lost. The passage reinfo…