May 2012
3 posts
Accept adversity calmly. In the cosmic drama, adversity is inevitable. Indeed,...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
True happiness is not the fruit of years of painful struggle and anxiety. It is...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Sound and light affect our consciousness, for we (like them) are composed of...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
April 2012
9 posts
Paramhansa Yogananda a Biography
A new website launched today for Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography written by Swami Kriyananda. You can see it at:
Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography or http://www.yoganandabiography.com/
Don’t ask more of others than you would ask of yourself. - April 23
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
In any magnetic interchange, what you give out to others will affect what you...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Seek upliftment in the company you keep. Others’ magnetism will affect you,...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Be restful in your heart. A quiet spirit will help you instantly to resolve...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
See every problem as an opportunity. Whenever you demolish the obstacles before...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Don’t confuse intelligence with cleverness. True intelligence isn’t only...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Make it a point this day to single out someone whose worth many have failed to...
– Swami Kriyananda
Make it a point today to tell someone whom you love, “I deeply appreciate you...
– Swami Kriyananda
March 2012
16 posts
Think of your life as dancing on air. In spirit, soar up on gossamer wings of...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Don’t try to impress others with your cleverness. Win them, rather, by your...
Try always to relate to what is, not to what you wish were so. - March 23
– Swami Kriyananda
Trust life, even if you cannot trust people. For human nature is unreliable, but...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Criticize no one. If you must offer correction, give that person a way to...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Make it a point, today, to laugh at least three times from your heart. Such...
Even when threatened by disaster, if you are steadfastly honest and truthful you...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
In addressing those who have spoken against you, say to them, “Thank you. You’ve...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
How should you respond to a false accusation? You might try answering, “Now that...
The more you share with others, the more you will receive in life the blessing...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Treat differences of opinion respectfully. You may then find agreement between...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Answer rudeness with courtesy. You might reply with a smile, “Life is all the...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
To become inwardly free, live to serve others rather than for personal gain....
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Hold kindness in your heart for everyone. Blame nobody for the mistakes he...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Listen as much to the tone of people’s voices as to their words. How they speak...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Gaze into the moon, especially at the full. Feel in its rays the Divine Mother’s...
– Swami Kriyananda
February 2012
18 posts
Speak the truth kindly: never in a judgmental spirit, and never sarcastically....
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Listen for expressions of truth in the simple speech of children. See what you...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Treat others as though it were a treat to be with them! - February 16
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
If anything or anyone distresses you, think how you’ll probably feel a week—a...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Live more in the heart. Send rays of love out to all the world, knowing that...
– Swami Kriyananda
State the truth in a normal, conversational tone. Often, people who shout their...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
If someone insults or makes fun of you, thank him (even warmly) and say, “I...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
To be fully aware, look for the hidden reality behind all appearances. -...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Avoid negative thinking. Remember, whatever you project outward to the world...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Never lend money unless you can feel, in your heart, that you are giving the...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Respect everyone, even if some people strike you as a bit daft. Remember, God...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Keep in your heart a constant, flowing conversation with God. Address Him in the...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Your body is a temple more truly than any edifice built by hands. Enter therein...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Mental attitudes are often reflected in bodily positions. Do you lean habitually...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Give people the time they need to express themselves clearly. The rhythms of...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
If someone impugns you or your honor (in the sense of attacking your “good name”...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Think of time as a radiation outward from your own center. Past and future move...
If someone challenges something you are doing that seems to you right and good,...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
January 2012
31 posts
Live in the present moment: Enjoy it; learn from it. As the years pass, you’ll...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
In communicating with others, don’t speak only from your intellect: speak from...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well
Concentrate on your present commitments; don’t dwell regretfully on past...
– 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...
– From Swami Kriyananda’s book - Living Wisely, Living Well