January 2012
27 posts
“For clarity, edit at least mentally what you say or write—always placing...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Get rid of likes and dislikes. They only agitate the mind, and prevent one from...”
“The secret of earthly happiness is to flow gracefully with change. Allow things...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Listen for the unexpressed thoughts and feelings behind what people say. Often...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Laugh with others, but never at them. Let them feel that you are their friend....”
– Swami Kriyananda
“To make your thoughts interesting, infuse melody into your speech. A flat voice...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“If you really want to communicate with others, seek also to commune with them....”
“Think time and space when you speak. Give others the time they need to absorb...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“If rumor has preceded you, you might tell people, “Rumor is a beast with many...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Choose your words with kindness, inviting receptivity and understanding. Think...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“Look for qualities to appreciate in others. What you see in them is a reflection...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Cultivate the art of brevity. A single well-phrased sentence will be long...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Practice living with greater awareness. Let your energy flow out to others from...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“If you find yourself becoming agitated, relax the feeling quality in your heart....”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Talk meaningfully. Never chatter as if merely to let people know that you are...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“To inject warmth into your voice, relax it physically, then project interest,...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“Listen to the subtle undertones in your voice. Ask yourself why people’s voices...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Watch your reactions to others. If you see in anyone some quality that attracts...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Assuming that you really do want others to listen to you, show them the respect...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Assuming that you really do want others to listen to you, show them the respect...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“In any controversy, test the rightness of your stand by the way it affects your...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“When laughing, laugh from your heart. There is no joy in intellectual laughter....”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Your reactions to events are more important in your life than the events...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“When communicating face to face with others, express your thoughts also through...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Smile with your eyes, not only with your lips. - January 2”
“Happy New Year to everyone. “Resolve difficulties by raising your level...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Develop a sense of community with others. No one in this world stands alone,...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
December 2011
27 posts
“Respect excellence wherever you find it. True excellence is often the result of...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Never identify anyone with his personality. Define him, rather, by his...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Direct energy consciously into everything you do. Remember, energy has its own...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“You belong to all nations. Only temporarily are you an American, Frenchman,...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“To be creative, first relax your mind, then offer it up to God. Every worthwhile...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“The teachings of Jesus Christ, and of every great spiritual master, are as...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Never depend on your own powers alone. They are inevitably fragile, weak, and...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“Give up thinking, “This is mine! all mine!” Tell God, with regard to everything...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Ananda Christmas Album mock-up →
“Work at simplifying your view of life. Seek the simple unity beneath life’s...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“How modern do we owe it to ourselves to be? I myself was born in the...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“The Italians have a saying, “Se non è vero, è ben trovato: If it isn’t true, at...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“Imagine every difficulty, every desire, every attachment soaring up and away...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“As you wash your body daily, so also, before going to bed in the evening,...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Think vastness! Think eternity! Don’t be limited to your present realities. See...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Include the success of others in your efforts to succeed, yourself. Better a...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Attachment binds one to things in the way that unripe fruit clings to its...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“If you want to improve your circumstances, work first on improving yourself. To...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Let others see you, if they are so inclined, as their enemy. Resolve for your...”
– Swami Kriyananda
“Let others see you, if they are so inclined, as their enemy. Resolve for your...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Practice patience: It is the shortest path to success. Patience will keep you...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
“Some conventions must be changed, certainly. Racial discrimination in America is...”
“Show respect for convention, but remember that conventions are often started by...”
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well