The Power of Positive Thoughts Enables to Be Free from Worries

The power of positive thoughts enables others to be free from their worries. When someone is going through difficult times there would be naturally worry and tension. At such times it becomes very natural for us too to come into tension. However, we don't seem to be able to help the other person in anyway when we have such thoughts. Instead we only add to the negative thoughts of that person. When we find someone who is having negative thoughts in a difficult situation, we need to remind ourselves that we are the only ones who can help them come back to his positivity. It is possible for us to do this only when our own thoughts are positive. When we train our mind in this way we will be able to maintain our own positivity which will enable the other person also to be rid of his worries.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Be Experienced Means Not to Be Deceived by Anything

To be experienced means not to be deceived by anything. There are so many times when a situation takes us by surprise and we make the same mistake that we had made before. It is only when the situation has passed that we realise that we have actually repeated that mistake. What then remains is only repentance as the time has passed where we could have done something. Whenever there is a mistake, we need to take care that we learn from whatever has happened. When we continue to move forward in this way there will be no repentance for the mistakes made but there will be learning that'll make us experienced. And when we are experienced we'll never be deceived by situations which make us commit mistakes.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Have Aim of Becoming An Example, An Inspiration for Others

A practical example is one whose every action inspires others. When we want to start off something new and different we look for role models or inspiration, which we rarely get. We usually never think of being an inspiration for others. So we begin to lose enthusiasm to the extent that we might even give up what we started. For whatever we do, we need to have the aim of becoming an example, an inspiration for others. The more we have this in our mind, we will never be discouraged by others' actions. Instead we will be able to perform each action with such enthusiasm and such perfection that our each action becomes an inspiration for others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Have Knowledge in The Intellect is to Be Constantly Cheerful

To have knowledge in the intellect is to be constantly cheerful. When something negative happens, we find that there are only negative or waste thoughts about the situation or people. We try hard not to think about it but we find only those thoughts coming to our mind. With such thoughts the situation seems worse than it is and we find it difficult to remain cheerful. In such situations instead of trying to cut out waste we need to give ourselves something positive to think about. When the intellect is busy thinking about the positive, there'll be no room for negativity. In this way we will be able to remain constantly cheerful even in the most negative situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Experience Peace within To Bring Positivity in Life

The more we experience peace within the more there will be positivity in our life. We usually try to change ourselves and our negativities by working on each of them separately. We might be able to overcome them also but being connected to the other weaknesses we find that they re-emerge again. Then we find that the negativity remains in our life influencing all our thoughts, words and actions. We first need to make a promise to ourselves to maintain our own inner positivity. Once we do that we also need to make an attempt to practice relaxing our mind and remaining calm before we do any important thing. When we practice in this way we will be able to keep our mind calm and this calmness will bring contentment through which there will be positivity in all we do.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

Highly Motivational Quote !!

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.

To Be Seated on the Seat of Self Respect Is to Use Virtues in Life

To be seated on the seat of self-respect is to use virtues in life. It usually seems very difficult to use the virtues within us when the people around are not doing so. At such times using negativity seems much easier. In spite of not having that particular weakness predominantly, say of anger, when there is provocation from the outside we tend to react with that weakness. In order to free ourselves from weaknesses and work with the virtues within us we need to make sure we are seated on the seat of self-respect. For this we need to recognise and appreciate some speciality within us. When we are in the awareness of this speciality of ours, we will be able to stabilize ourselves in the state of our self-respect.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

True Progress Brings Progress in Others as Much as for The Self

True progress brings progress in others as much as for the self. It is usually believed that self-progress and progress of others is totally separate. It is believed that where there is thought for the progress of the self, there is selfishness and there is no benefit for those around. In fact, selfishness in an extreme form can also have a negative influence on those around. In whatever we do we have to check and see if there is any benefit for others along with whatever benefit we are getting. If there isn't we can check to see if there is a better way of doing what we are doing which could have a positive influence on at least one person. Then we will find ourselves benefiting doubly. We will get the blessings from others along with the personal benefit we get.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Be a Donor Means to Give at Each Step and Increase One's Own Stock

To be a donor means to give at each step and increase one's own stock. Usually it seems very difficult to be a donor - to give from whatever resources we have. The thought often arises in the mind that we cannot give because we are ourselves not complete or full. We find ourselves constantly trying to fill ourselves and we then have no time or thought for giving to those around us. We have a lot of treasures within us which we can give to those around us, our virtues, our specialties etc. Even if we have just a little and give to the others, we will find ourselves benefiting. For having given from whatever we have, we find that these treasures begin to increase within ourselves too.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Keep Your Vision Clear on Your Aim

To keep the aim in front of us is to move forward with contentment. Several times there are situations that are negative where we have to face things that are not really what we are expecting or wanting. At such times we tend to get disheartened and experience discontentment. Our state of mind becomes such that we can no longer experience peace. The solution at such times is to keep our vision clear on our aim. When all our thoughts and energy are concentrated on our aim, we will be able to consider any negative scene that comes our way as only a side-scene. We can easily ignore all such situations and so our mind is at rest or peace.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Remain Happy and Content, Maintain a Single Powerful Thought in Mind

To switch on the power of awareness is to be free from being mood off. To be mood off means to find excuses and reasons to feel negative - to have negative thoughts for the self or for the others. But if there is a strong powerful awareness in the mind, a positive thought about the self, there will not be a chance for a negative thought to enter the mind. So there will never be any reason to be mood off. When we are able to maintain a single powerful thought, we are able to remain happy and content. We are not dependent on the external situations for the internal state of mind. Nor do we make external situations as an excuse to further weaken our thoughts. So there is constantly a feeling of positivity under all circumstances.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Be Free from Desires Is to Have the Experience of Attainment

To be free from desires is to have the experience of attainment. The more there are desires, the more it becomes difficult to appreciate what is there and what is attained. Life becomes a constant struggle for attaining something else. One desire is fulfilled and before it can be appreciated all energies are focused on the fulfilment of ten other desires. When we continue to run after desires, we are not able to have the experience of having attained anything. Running for desires is like running after the shadow, we can never get it. But when we turn our back on it, it runs after us. If we are free from desires, we are rich because we are content with whatever little we have and we are happy putting in effort to be better with that little.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

The One Who Is Master Creates Positive Thoughts Under All Circumstances

The one who is the master is the one who creates positive thoughts under all circumstances. The one who is the master of himself is always able to create the right kind of thoughts according to the circumstance. Never is there the dependency on situations or people for the right kind of responses. Since there is mastery over thoughts, there is also mastery over all words spoken and everything done. When we are able to be a master of ourselves, we are able to constantly create positive thoughts. We are in touch with the inner resources and we are able to make use of these resources in a timely way. We never get confused or pressurized with outside situations, but are able to be in control in all situations.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Maintain Your Self-respect in Difficult Situation

Every reaction to situations is a reflection of one's own self-respect. To the extent that there is a high degree of self-respect, to that extent there is a positive response to even the most negative situations. If there is low self-respect, even the smallest situation brings forth a strong negative reaction. This reaction only makes matters worse. When I am able to maintain my own self-respect even in the worst situation, I am able to have a hold, control over these situations. But if I have a low self-respect I continue to blame situations and use them as excuses to feel helpless. So I am not able to do anything about these situations and just continue to have negative feelings.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Find Reasons to Be Happy is to Increase Happiness

To find reasons to be happy is to increase happiness. When the mind searches for reasons to be sad and sorrowful, even situations with no great significance are seen with a vision of negativity. So there is constantly an expression of words and actions that reflect the need for sympathy and reassurance. On the other hand, when there is the search for happiness, then everything is positive giving happiness. When we are happy, we start perceiving everything with that vision. It is like wearing coloured glasses. Whatever colour our glasses are, the whole world is coloured with it. We are no longer able to perceive and recognize negativity and we are able to remain happy with everything.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Listen to Others with Honesty and Move Towards Success

To listen to others fully is to be able to free from repeating mistakes. When there is criticism that comes one's way, it should be carefully analysed to see if there is any truth in it. If there is correction, it can be made accordingly. On the other hand, if others' criticism is ignored or there is a tendency to defend oneself, there cannot be any correction and mistakes are repeated. When we listen to others with honesty, we are able to discover even the most negligible aspect in our behaviour which we can change. So we find ourselves constantly improving and progressing and moving on towards success. So having brought about a change, even the criticism that comes our way stops.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Have the Spirit of Sharing and Be Happy Always

To have the spirit of sharing is to be constantly happy. There are lots of resources in each one's life that can be shared with others. The more there is the consciousness of giving there is the ability to give and share these inner resources with others. New treasures are discovered and used for the benefit of all and also for the self. There is constant satisfaction in our lives when there is the spirit of giving. There are no expectations from others, but only an awareness of what we have. Life becomes more and more satisfactory and we feel richer for having given unconditionally. There are also constant good wishes that we receive from others.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

The One Who Follows Right Method Gets Easy Success

The one who follows the right method gets easy success. When there is a clear aim of what has to be done and how one has to go about doing it, then there is accuracy in all words and actions. Whatever effort is put in is according to the system and is naturally accurate. So when there is accuracy in all that is done, the fruit of that is also right. When we have been following the right method for whatever we have to do, we are able to remain happy for the effort that we have put in. We are also able to be patient and wait for the fruit of our effort to come at its own time. We are never in a hurry, so we always experience success whatever the outcome of the task may be.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

Use Words That Gives Courage To Others

Words that do not give courage are waste. When someone is facing a problem, if the words are not those that give courage to the one facing the problem, then such words are wasted. There would be no use of speaking such words. In fact, to speak such words is to discourage the other person further. So when attention is paid to speak only those words that are for the benefit of all there is a positive and a powerful impact on others. Even when I keep attention on a simple thing like speaking only positive words, or words that bring benefit to others, I find myself having only powerful thoughts and words. I am neither discouraged by others' behaviour nor will I ever discourage others. I continue to have faith in others and allow this faith to color my words and actions. So I find that there is benefit in whatever I speak.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu

To Look At and Appreciate Specialities Is to Become Special

To look at and appreciate specialities is to become special. Life constantly offers opportunities to look at specialities. The one who has the habit of looking at these specialities is able to imbibe these specialities within himself. He is able to become more special with looking at only specialities constantly. So also, the one who looks at others' weaknesses subconsciously imbibes those weaknesses within himself. And these weaknesses are expressed in one's actions too. When I form a habit of looking only at specialities, I am able to become richer. My personality changes positively as I have imbibed the habit of looking only at the positive aspects of the others. Also for having looked at others' specialities I find that others also begin to look at my specialities. Thus I am able to win the love and regard of all, and I become truly special.

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu