Words of Yogananda and Kriyananda

This mini-blog is just to record short quotes of Yogananda and Kriyananda in a less formal manner than the ananda.org web site or even the blog A Place Called Ananda. For more in depth information click on one of these links I just mentioned.
Tue Jan 31
“ Live in the present moment: Enjoy it; learn from it. As the years pass, you’ll not only develop golden memories, but will find it easier to develop smriti (divine memory), the classic definition of enlightenment. - january 31 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Mon Jan 30
“ In communicating with others, don’t speak only from your intellect: speak from your heart. Many problems would be resolved if people would learn the right balance between head and heart. The need to balance these two is the psychological reason for the attraction between the sexes. - January 30 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Sun Jan 29
“ Concentrate on your present commitments; don’t dwell regretfully on past failures. Your life will keep on improving if, at this very moment, you do your very best. - January 29 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“ Say only what you mean. In your most casual speech be sincere, and you’ll find others listening to you instead of gazing off in furtive search of a clock. - January 28 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Fri Jan 27
“ For clarity, edit at least mentally what you say or write—always placing emphasis on simplicity, directness, and rhythm. Convoluted sentences merely bewilder the mind. Clarity requires special attention: Try to think with others. Take into account also their varied levels of understanding. From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“ Get rid of likes and dislikes. They only agitate the mind, and prevent one from seeing things as they really are. In-stead, practice inner contentment (santosha, in Sanskrit). - January 26
Wed Jan 25
“ The secret of earthly happiness is to flow gracefully with change. Allow things freely to come and go. All things pass: people, events, time—life itself. Learn to accept every fresh experience joyfully. - January 25 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Tue Jan 24
“ Listen for the unexpressed thoughts and feelings behind what people say. Often their words will only mask their real intentions. A common tendency when speaking is first to “test the water,” to see if it is warm enough for swimming. - January 24 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Mon Jan 23
“ Laugh with others, but never at them. Let them feel that you are their friend. Avoid the boisterous laughter that is so commonly heard at revels. When I say laugh with others, I refer to that softer, more intimate sound which comes with inner appreciation for their company. - January 23 Swami Kriyananda
Sun Jan 22
“ To make your thoughts interesting, infuse melody into your speech. A flat voice suggests a flat personality. If you yourself are interested in what you are saying, let your voice express that interest. Don’t use words as mere beasts of burden for your ideas. Automatically, if you (in a sense) sing your words, your voice will gain in cadence, color, and rhythm. - January 22 From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well