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Tiny Buddha

"It is not always possible to know why people act the way they do, but I can guarantee that you will feel better if… https://t.co/H2Pwco7whS

Tiny Buddha

10h

If you're having a hard time feeling excited or motivated, and life's been all work and no play for too long, give… https://t.co/q05SFhjBNU

Tiny Buddha

11h

"Your beliefs don't make you a better person. Your behavior does." ~Sukhraj Dhillon https://t.co/qLpFdUaCms

Tiny Buddha

13h

“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” – Steve Maraboli If you’re chron… https://t.co/4aLOZRgQeE

Tiny Buddha

14h

What a beautiful thing it is to say, "I fell apart, and I survived." https://t.co/eADFPR6ywl

Tiny Buddha

15h

You can't just snap out of depression, and there's nothing wrong with taking medication if you need it. But you mig… https://t.co/PoGTDvCsRi

Dalai Lama

22h

Taking care of our planet, is a matter of looking after our own home. We can no longer exploit the earth’s resource… https://t.co/L3nILBz3vr

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

Even now, as broken as you may feel, you are so strong. There's something to be said for how you hold yourself toge… https://t.co/WZhJjldFBl

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

“...if you want to know love, show yourself. Take off the mask. Let go of all the energy it takes to be someone els… https://t.co/V1eovwQggQ

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

People don't always say I love you. Sometimes it sounds like: Be safe. Did you eat? Call me when you get home. I ma… https://t.co/HTISs8g1yD

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

You can't force someone to understand you if they're unwilling to try. And you can't force them to let you in if th… https://t.co/Tps0PrMSw7

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

Life is short. Spend it with people who make you laugh and feel loved. https://t.co/3lZ5lU0oTy

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

"Empathy is good, but it cannot be used to keep making excuses for terrible behavior. Sometimes you need to set lim… https://t.co/jhO6FphX63

Tiny Buddha

Dec 04

My hope for you: May you quit overthinking. May you stop replaying failed scenarios. May you stop feeding self-doub… https://t.co/03TYlqlhSK

Tiny Buddha

Dec 03

"You don’t have to hide, pretend, or feel bad about not always being the 'strong one.' You’re not weak, you’re huma… https://t.co/649pFQsKg7

Tiny Buddha

Dec 03

"The world is already so full of conflict. If we want to create more peace in the world, we have to choose not to t… https://t.co/eRgLTqhlRP

Tiny Buddha

Dec 03

JOMO: the joy of missing out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnecting as a form of self-care. How going… https://t.co/L6BL0HsBHY

Tiny Buddha

Dec 03

"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." ~Jim Rohn https://t.co/CAqccoyIi6

Tiny Buddha

Dec 03

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places.” ~Hemingway Here are five ways you… https://t.co/8Gp1BdZvBt

Paramhansa Yogananda

Dec 03

JOIN US ONLINE! World Brotherhood Day, 12/8, 4pm PT, is marked in Ananda communities as a sacred event w/music, pra… https://t.co/IMjLI1r8hT

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

Be the type of person that no matter where you go or where you are, you always add value to the lives of those arou… https://t.co/qZcyoiuc3H

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

Life isn't all about getting stuff done and accomplishing big things. Our neighbors' grass might be greener, but do… https://t.co/FOhs539ukK

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

"It’s the small habits. How you spend your mornings. How you talk to yourself. What you read and what you watch. Wh… https://t.co/KWgzNlCCSt

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

Our culture often tells us to put on a happy face and be positive, but that's not really healthy. Wounds can't heal… https://t.co/ln9a1aAm65

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

Dear self: Don't get so worked up over things you can't change or people you can't change. It's not worth the anger… https://t.co/vO5faTyLve

Tiny Buddha

Dec 02

“When someone rejects or abandons or judges you, it isn’t actually about you. It’s about them & their own insecurit… https://t.co/0j7Hqatmrl

Dalai Lama

Dec 02

A source of trouble is that our minds are unruly. We need to effect an inner transformation, to understand that lov… https://t.co/wIkQg1r9sP

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

The 6-Minute Diary features scientifically proven writing techniques to help you foster a positive mindset and buil… https://t.co/5a8tPjPXWH

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

Why Scientists Agree That Dancing Is the Best Way to Get Fit and Live Longer: https://t.co/C2EAwgzokP Who knew tha… https://t.co/4qzncTfXNT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

Remember to take care of yourself. Sometimes you get so busy helping others you forget that you're important too. https://t.co/QdUvh2bpIO

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

Accept that you're going to have negative thoughts, dark feelings, and tough days. Struggle isn’t something to be a… https://t.co/rSDbxImsPx

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

"Feeling the need to be busy all the time is a trauma response and a fear-based distraction from what you'd be forc… https://t.co/AUfJHNfpdd

Tiny Buddha

Nov 29

You can't change anyone else, and you can't love them into loving themselves. All you can do is meet them where the… https://t.co/EepOslQdUM

Dalai Lama

Nov 29

Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of ‘us’, brings self-confidence, reduces our sense of suspi… https://t.co/e8eZC7Xu0f

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

"Some people could be given an entire field of roses and only see the thorns in it. Others could be given a single… https://t.co/HL0Zqim6gY

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

"You don’t have to give your time to people who leave you feeling depleted. If they request more than you can reaso… https://t.co/5wGNxvO2Un

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

Being an adult is like folding a fitted sheet. No one really knows how. https://t.co/egN90YjUFG

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 27

This holiday season, learn to share love heroically & unconditionally. Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi share principles,… https://t.co/qRqo0cZaZM

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 27

The Blessings of Heart, Hands & Mind: "To spiritualize daily life, it’s not enough to meditate & then become absorb… https://t.co/sdqqRr5rHH

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

There are some people who will never think you’re good enough, no matter what you do. Don’t be one of them. If you… https://t.co/Qh5zqcjPE3

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

“As traumatized children we always dreamed that someone would come and save us. We never dreamed that it would, in… https://t.co/DkN3wO72rV

Tiny Buddha

Nov 27

"Toxic relationships will leave you feeling like you're mad. Often abusive partners will reinforce this by never ta… https://t.co/jU5WU5Rx1k

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 27

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Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

The biggest lie we're told is "Be with someone who makes you happy." The truth is, happiness is something you creat… https://t.co/QYkDHTpihM

Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

Don't be afraid to move on and start a new chapter. Or, be afraid but do it anyway, knowing it's better to feel tem… https://t.co/4z8nCadY7t

Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

Some people want material things. Me, I just want peace, happy times, and people who love me by my side. https://t.co/951RzPUPZI

Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

“Neurologists claim that every time you resist acting on your anger, you’re actually rewiring your brain to be calm… https://t.co/t0HNerWSO5

Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

"The most powerful thing you can do right now is be patient while things are unfolding for you." ~Idil Ahmed https://t.co/e9ASkkPGui

Tiny Buddha

Nov 26

"There are people you’ve yet to meet whose life highlight reel will get better in the middle or at the end because… https://t.co/UZT7HUBcx8

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

It wasn't the trauma that made you strong, wiser, and more compassionate. It's how you handled it. That credit is y… https://t.co/5QxVjjTtj6

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

Trauma often gets passed from generation to generation, without us even realizing what we're passing on, or why. It… https://t.co/YIXYqPf0Vd

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." ~Anne Lamott https://t.co/NV9Y6ca7RE

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

"...placing your needs first is self-full rather than selfish. It’s about seeing your value & knowing your worth as… https://t.co/ExpOe9pSys

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

I don't want to adult today. I don't even want to human today. Today I want to dog. I'll be lying on the floor in t… https://t.co/QPU4fUwzFe

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

You don't have to prioritize everyone else's comfort over your own needs, and you also don't need to manage their f… https://t.co/NmyPnriIcT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 25

Congrats to Tiny Buddha contributor @vtugaleva who recently launched her first book of poetry, The Shades of Missin… https://t.co/jGtDGwJY38

Dalai Lama

Nov 25

There is an urgent need for India’s traditions of non-violence and compassion in today’s world, which is still rive… https://t.co/liBZPJp0Kv

Tiny Buddha

Nov 23

You're not too sensitive. You're not overreacting. If it hurts you, it hurts you. https://t.co/9SAnG5hMz7

Tiny Buddha

Nov 22

Don't ask yourself, "What's wrong with me?" Ask yourself, "What's right with me?" Don't ask yourself, "Is this goin… https://t.co/jC1za00ZNT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 22

The beautiful thing about life is that you can always change, grow, and get better. You aren’t defined by your past… https://t.co/pyzl6MlcYv

Tiny Buddha

Nov 22

Your feelings and needs are valid. You don't owe anyone an apology for feeling how you feel or taking care of yours… https://t.co/trDBFxxamu

Tiny Buddha

Nov 22

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not in the branch but in her… https://t.co/DnmQdbz6NA

Tiny Buddha

Nov 22

"Boundaries are a form of self-care for your mental & emotional health. If this makes things difficult for others,… https://t.co/aVWruvWcwr

Dalai Lama

Nov 22

Time is always moving on, Nothing can stop it. The question is whether we use our time properly or not. We can’t do… https://t.co/ldM3XVlP0D

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

"Clean your spaces. Your house, your room, your car, your mind, your heart. New things are coming, make sure you’re… https://t.co/rNNisp9X4F

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

You don’t have to say yes to every request and fill your time with things you don’t want to do. You don’t have to p… https://t.co/qJMR2BdpvC

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

Sometimes we need someone to simply be there, not to fix anything or do anything in particular, but just to let us… https://t.co/HTZoC6R3yN

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

"I wish I’d known back then that not all mothers are good. Some are sick and fighting their own demons. Below the s… https://t.co/NWqpNJ4ZoT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

Look at your daily habits and ask yourself if they are causing you to evolve or revolve. Are you moving forward, or… https://t.co/YTAHeko5bu

Tiny Buddha

Nov 21

"I would rather have a deep conversation with one or two people than small chit chat with twenty-five. I value qual… https://t.co/aX7SMyvprV

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

You are being faced with two choices: Evolve or repeat. https://t.co/mrIrjdk8Cx

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

Peace is a natural consequence of not minding what the mind gets up to. If you're tired of being controlled by the… https://t.co/GAT7HBxwoq

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

Life changes. You lose love. You lose friends. You lose pieces of yourself that you never imagined would be gone. A… https://t.co/EqqcsUreS3

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

“The world doesn’t need more hate. It needs more love, compassion, and kindness. If the other person was mean to yo… https://t.co/LuqRZbop4i

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

Re-set, re-adjust, re-start, re-focus, as many times as you need to. https://t.co/nE1UVRz21z

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

“Those who suffer from mental illness are stronger than you think. We must fight to go to work, care for our famili… https://t.co/r7WnnqVcRm

Tiny Buddha

Nov 20

When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment it grows in, not the flower. https://t.co/DjyNBvKbYn

Tiny Buddha

Nov 19

We don't need to live life in a constant state of internal struggle. It's possible to stop the war in our head if w… https://t.co/dfv6NTIyjV

Tiny Buddha

Nov 19

Ship don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what… https://t.co/WAwwScIJPS

Tiny Buddha

Nov 19

The 6-Minute Diary is a powerful tool, fusing theory and practice, that can help you transform both your internal a… https://t.co/kFbLfQq9V8

Tiny Buddha

Nov 19

"You either like me or you don’t. It took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself. I don’t have that… https://t.co/ZHv6TgytVW

Tiny Buddha

Nov 19

Sometimes we fall into old patterns and struggle with things we thought we've overcome. It doesn't mean we're faili… https://t.co/Yyg2xsiMRf

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

"Confidence isn’t thinking you are better than everyone else, it’s realizing that you have no reason to compare y… https://t.co/BZKvSgP2de

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

Life is fragile. Make times for what matters and let go of what doesn't. We don't have an endless amount of time. F… https://t.co/qU7dd0DyVc

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

Just because you're taking longer than others doesn't mean you're a failure. Keep going. https://t.co/tFSOl2H2QT

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 18

Are We "Meat That Thinks" or Potential Saints?" "The yogic view of the world is that everything starts with conscio… https://t.co/29yBB2BS3f

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

“Single is no longer a lack of options, but a choice. A choice to refuse to let your life be defined by your relati… https://t.co/WHn76O99eG

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

Family does not mean keeping secrets, walking on eggshells, lying to keep the peace, pretending others are healthy… https://t.co/mqxoSO9e6F

Tiny Buddha

Nov 18

Emotional eating isn't the problem, it's the symptom. It gives comfort in the moment but doesn't solve anything. We… https://t.co/RWRnRbr51V

Dalai Lama

Nov 18

Being too self-centred can give rise to anxiety and depression. An effective antidote is to cultivate a sense of al… https://t.co/fTc9ur8qo8

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

"Sometimes self-care is exercising and eating right. Sometimes it's spending time with loved ones and taking a nap.… https://t.co/Re43nxnB2S

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

"Take a moment and accept the fact that life is short and you don’t have a lot of time to be with your loved ones.… https://t.co/jfuKG2eUd9

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

We can't always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it. https://t.co/E4xddb6YPW

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

“We’re racing toward something that will never give us what we’re hoping for. The only way to truly win this race o… https://t.co/YoNtW7ppan

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

If you are reading this, I wish you a day filled with kind people, lots of smiles, and unexpected blessings. https://t.co/O9zlW8vvlK

Tiny Buddha

Nov 15

"...it feels so damn good to drop the efforting, to accept, to fall apart a little, or perhaps a lot, and then move… https://t.co/17aqB9QVUj

Dalai Lama

Nov 15

When individuals are too self-centred, they tend to be prone to fear, suspicion, anxiety and anger. Compassion and… https://t.co/pe6JUPLVQ6

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

If you made a mistake, apologize. If you are thankful, say it. If you are confused, ask questions. If you learn som… https://t.co/ryCWugICbS

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

"You can’t control the way people think, feel, or react. Ever. You may try to, you may want to, but ultimately, how… https://t.co/p3lIdsqhFh

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

People with weird personalities make the best friends. Being able to be openly weird actually relieves stress and a… https://t.co/CPTUOxRRA8

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

It's natural to feel angry when someone or something hurts you, but eventually you have to let it go, before it des… https://t.co/R2xqo763HT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

One of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming other people think the way we do. https://t.co/goyZx6d09L

Tiny Buddha

Nov 14

Being sensitive means having a highly attuned nervous system, which means you're extremely affected by the chaos ar… https://t.co/i8YicL85zg

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

A true friend doesn't care if you're broke, upset, what you weigh, if your house is a mess, or if your family is fu… https://t.co/p7QiZNkxoh

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

“Make sure you don’t start seeing yourself through the eyes of those who don’t value you. Know your worth even if t… https://t.co/PFomcTmmcf

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Be kind to yourself. https://t.co/Ex99z0k3mD

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

"Bullies want to make you think there is something wrong with you... they're the ones with the problem. Deep down i… https://t.co/AwQs8c27GG

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 13

Your Spiritual Questions Answered: 'Why Don't I Regularly Meditate Anymore?' Read Nayaswami Gyandev's response to t… https://t.co/quhizLJRO9

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

2 wks only - just in time for the holidays - limited edition "You matter" shirt. Grab a T, tank, or hoodie here:… https://t.co/mGB1whR3Ed

Tiny Buddha

Nov 13

"7.5 billion people in this world and you let the opinion of one stop your good energy? You're better than that." ~… https://t.co/WBa9LaC9w6

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

"I spend an insane amount of time wondering if I'm doing it right. At some point I just remind myself that I'm doin… https://t.co/VwLNkwZvmn

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

Panic attacks can seem to come out of nowhere, without any warning and no obvious logical connection to what is hap… https://t.co/d38wdE0GtU

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

So, you have $86,400 in your account and someone stole $10 from you. Would you be upset and throw all of the $86,39… https://t.co/mnNXqdUqeA

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

“...other people’s opinions of us are none of our business. Their opinions have nothing to do with us & everything… https://t.co/jLyxL6Mjeu

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

Never underestimate the power of a hot shower, clean sheets, and a long nap. https://t.co/i9aFLlxpNa

Tiny Buddha

Nov 12

A lot changes when you stop worrying about pleasing everyone else, start setting clearer boundaries, and decide to… https://t.co/xoB9IGaoY2

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

"Honor the friendships that allow you to pick up from where you last left off, regardless of how long it's been sin… https://t.co/i0CA9mlrPT

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

"Love alone can’t turn a bad relationship into a good relationship, and you can’t change an abusive person into a l… https://t.co/UwVOBcx2ql

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

"Just because you did something wrong in the past doesn't mean you can't advocate against it now. It doesn't make y… https://t.co/Q0XIDTXdjj

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

We can have compassion for people who are struggling with addiction without enabling them. As hard as this can be,… https://t.co/rAsuuWs3iM

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

"Be like an elephant: Remember what matters, look out for your herd, and don't be afraid to take up space." ~Lori D… https://t.co/Z1u7eoF3py

Tiny Buddha

Nov 11

"Parents can unwittingly imbue us with their faults & characteristics. We become the dumping ground for unresolved… https://t.co/sHtrmuSvMt

Dalai Lama

Nov 11

Joy and happiness are mental events and, according to our day to day experience, mental satisfaction is superior to… https://t.co/Myhtromldb

Dalai Lama

Nov 09

HHDL eating prasad—blessed food—that is offered to pilgrims as they leave the Golden Temple at the centre of the Ha… https://t.co/NRCKGZZamT

Paramhansa Yogananda

Nov 08

Can World Problems be Solved with Higher Consciousness? "Human problems have their roots deep in human nature. Thei… https://t.co/RQmR3hvZMb

Tiny Buddha

Nov 08

"Your happiness isn’t dependent on where you live, how much you weigh, or what you do for work. The key to happines… https://t.co/gihHOIoCQt

Tiny Buddha

Nov 08

A soft touch, a warm hug, or even the simplest pat on the back can mean so much to a lost and struggling soul. Be t… https://t.co/dHxVtiFdup

Tiny Buddha

Nov 08

"Wounded people keep creating drama to keep avoiding themselves." ~Brisa Pinho How emotional pain can cause us to… https://t.co/BBUCHaxZwg

Tiny Buddha

Nov 08

Sometimes you just need to hear how much you mean to someone. https://t.co/mxGtpAY0a5

Tiny Buddha

Nov 08

Most of us spend far too much time worrying about things that really aren't a big deal in the grand scheme of thing… https://t.co/pwtwakSNpg

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

And if today, all you did was hold yourself together, I am proud of you. https://t.co/gKxDqUSsAa

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

No matter how much we change, bend, or distort, we'll always encounter people who dislike us, disapprove of us, or… https://t.co/zMvDlOPoY2

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

I am currently under construction. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/aPLA5wnZ4Z

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

Sadness doesn't mean you're broken. It means you're suffering, and that's human. You don't need to 'fix' your sadne… https://t.co/mlTlIkkt41

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

Open-minded people don't care to be right; they care to understand. They know it's more important to see where some… https://t.co/7ujii7Xvcx

Tiny Buddha

Nov 07

Excited to share that Tiny Buddha contributor @shannonlkaiser just launched her new book #JoySeeker, which will sho… https://t.co/ly6JhZ3sBt

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

Sometimes music is the only medicine the heart and soul need. https://t.co/2m102WdicM

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

It's tempting to take on other people's pain, but you don't need to fix their problems. You just need to be there.… https://t.co/DGmx5CMOb1

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

I am not impressed by money, status, or job title. I'm impressed by the way you treat other human beings. https://t.co/IBdK25b2TK

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

“You have to learn to get up from the table when love is not being served.” ~Nina Simone When you've fallen for so… https://t.co/4VRzTGTByV

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

Mental health is just as important as physical health. https://t.co/lIPdJ6Q2IM

Tiny Buddha

Nov 06

Sometimes people can't take a hint and you have to set a clear boundary. It's not rude. It's speaking up for yourse… https://t.co/hTtXVrdyKO

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

Happiness starts with you. Not with your relationship, not with your job, not with your money, but with you. https://t.co/PN9MKj1d3T

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

We can't stop negative thoughts from popping into our head, but we can learn to recognize and challenge thinking pa… https://t.co/dsBXgeWwPB

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

Sorry to stop you're scrolling, but I wanted to say that you're amazing and you deserve to be happy. https://t.co/GSIkutUDxs

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

"...as long as we treat others with respect and kindness we will always be good enough to deserve their love—withou… https://t.co/y69Ja3Emrk

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

"Literally every person is messed up, so pick your favorite train wreck and roll with it." ~Hannah Marcbach https://t.co/KjkGiZmcVO

Tiny Buddha

Nov 05

If you struggle with painful relationships you may be experiencing the effects of “faulty wiring” from your childho… https://t.co/DscZwuVG1Y

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

"Don't wait til you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take." ~Karen Salmansohn https://t.co/xsS9LVFZt5

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

“Be there. Be open. Be honest. Be kind. Be willing to listen, understand, accept, support, and forgive. This is wha… https://t.co/8Up7J4OUi8

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

"If you avoid conflict to keep the peace you start a war inside yourself." ~Cheryl Richardson https://t.co/VHHmQ4yQBW

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

"If you love someone else more than yourself, you will always compromise too much, ignore the red flags, get hurt,… https://t.co/hRDHt8Ty9y

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

A lot of people just need someone to be kind to them today. https://t.co/eogfqmRFOw

Tiny Buddha

Nov 04

According to Dr. John Gottman, PhD, successful repair attempts are a “happy couple’s secret weapon.” If you're expe… https://t.co/0kICTtHtWO

Dalai Lama

Nov 04

Anger, suspicion and jealousy disturb our minds. The antidote to these emotions is to cultivate patience and tolera… https://t.co/bpirv02B1Q

Tiny Buddha

Nov 01

"You'll never forget a person who came to you with a torch in the dark." ~M. Rose https://t.co/kPMNQOwpJr

Tiny Buddha

Nov 01

“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” – Steve Maraboli If you’re chron… https://t.co/WmasBDdPmB

Tiny Buddha

Nov 01

Your greatest test will be how you handle people who mistreated you. https://t.co/9Q7YCDVhI6

Tiny Buddha

Nov 01

Why Scientists Agree That Dancing Is the Best Way to Get Fit and Live Longer: https://t.co/C2EAwgzokP Who knew tha… https://t.co/iYEHIcqDev

Tiny Buddha

Nov 01

"I pray you heal from things no one ever apologized for." ~Nakeia Homer https://t.co/pBRgMmSSkd

Dalai Lama

Nov 01

Tackling destructive emotions and practicing loving-kindness is how we should live in the here and now. I am convin… https://t.co/4Aq6IdrIIG

Tiny Buddha

Oct 31

Stick with people who pull the magic out of you, not the madness. https://t.co/zStr9YMO7D

Tiny Buddha

Oct 31

"You don’t have to hide, pretend, or feel bad about not always being the 'strong one.' You’re not weak, you’re huma… https://t.co/92gOay507l

Tiny Buddha

Oct 31

"Some of you still carry the wounds of being mistreated by parents or partners. I hope you know that not everyone i… https://t.co/OctH1SGleV

Tiny Buddha

Oct 31

Accept that you're going to have negative thoughts, dark feelings, and tough days. Struggle isn’t something to be a… https://t.co/ykJCiEZSPB

Tiny Buddha

Oct 31

“Neurologists claim that every time you resist acting on your anger, you’re actually rewiring your brain to be calm… https://t.co/hFR7OVXEPu

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? https://t.co/AxqRc5Mjym

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

Childhood can leave us with a lot of scars and limiting beliefs about our worth. But it's possible to heal and see… https://t.co/aARPRO4HK8

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

"Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You t… https://t.co/eOxzZ2SeaN

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

Panic attacks can seem to come out of nowhere, without any warning and no obvious logical connection to what is hap… https://t.co/DVj2QMeb4d

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

Life is like a book. Some chapters are sad, some are happy, and some exciting. But if you never turn the page, you'… https://t.co/LCe3yNARjP

Tiny Buddha

Oct 30

"...placing your needs first is self-full rather than selfish. It’s about seeing your value & knowing your worth as… https://t.co/h0gnVQxN1j

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

Teach your kids to stand up for the underdog and to protect their friends when they’re down. Remind them that it’s… https://t.co/J1jZBXukEL

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

When someone hurts you it's tempting to harden your heart to protect yourself. But you can't create meaningful rela… https://t.co/KcJt0ovCpC

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

Divorce is okay. Breaking up is okay. Starting over is okay. Moving on is okay. Saying no is okay. Being alone is o… https://t.co/ttGYGkPePr

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

When we obsess over our partner & try to control them/fix their problems, that's codependency. For a relationship t… https://t.co/TEil168pfO

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

"Please don't judge people. You don’t know what it took someone to get out of bed, look and feel as presentable as… https://t.co/slrkoPQCJH

Tiny Buddha

Oct 29

“Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.” ~Unknown If nothing makes you happy, read on:… https://t.co/46AINvDXRm

Paramhansa Yogananda

Oct 28

Is My Meditation Working? "Have you ever asked yourself this question? If so, welcome to the club! Whenever we are… https://t.co/T7jhSawfvU

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

"When you finally learn that a person's behavior has more to do with their own internal struggle than you, you lear… https://t.co/vQHGtnGauC

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

"By putting signs out there that you are a rescuer & will sacrifice yourself to help others, you attract the sort o… https://t.co/6kzToE1JH9

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

"Being strong means refusing to tolerate people and things that wound your soul. It means practicing self-care when… https://t.co/XJjkGNMEsO

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

"I wish I’d known back then that not all mothers are good. Some are sick and fighting their own demons. Below the s… https://t.co/blS5dECIo9

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

"People grow then they are well loved. If you want to help someone heal, love them without an agenda." ~Matt McHarg… https://t.co/MUG40K4jw9

Tiny Buddha

Oct 28

“Emotional pain cannot kill you, but running from it can. Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal.” ~V… https://t.co/47niv1nOGI

Dalai Lama

Oct 28

Our modern education systems don't reveal much understanding of how to transform our emotions. To do so, we have to… https://t.co/tFoOb5LnCk

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

You’re gonna hit a point where you’re no longer interested in convincing people that how you feel and who you are i… https://t.co/ACe3jkNbLY

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

When we rush to make decisions, we often end up regretting them. Sometimes we just need to wait and give ourselves… https://t.co/9RnphS4hv3

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

A lot of things broke my heart but fixed my vision. https://t.co/uJ0MC1m8m2

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

It's not bad or wrong to have 'negative' feelings. You don't have to resist or suppress them. They don't make you t… https://t.co/ZCX6dj9dSk

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

"Understand that breaking down is not a sign of weakness, it’s strength. Weakness is hiding emotion; strength is fa… https://t.co/FWdUNzyTC3

Tiny Buddha

Oct 24

Peace is a natural consequence of not minding what the mind gets up to. If you're tired of being controlled by the… https://t.co/2mNcNzaCJB

Dalai Lama

Oct 24

For me the best introduction is the human face. When I see two eyes, one mouth, one nose, I know I’m dealing with a… https://t.co/QTBXZPYvJN

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

There are very few people in your life who will openly tell you things you need to hear, rather than what you want… https://t.co/8Ut4IO17JS

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

"...transitions don’t happen overnight; they happen over days, months, even years. I have plenty of time to discove… https://t.co/0XhTDYCiSq

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

"I'm not looking for a hero. I saved myself a long time ago. I don't need someone to complete me. I am whole alone.… https://t.co/JR97i0wPJw

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

We don't need to live life in a constant state of internal struggle. It's possible to stop the war in our head if w… https://t.co/tkS8vX0NAY

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

Six months from now you can be in a completely different space, mentally, spiritually, and financially. Keep workin… https://t.co/FYwLxUuqPv

Tiny Buddha

Oct 23

We think we need to be special to prove that we matter, but it's awfully lonely standing alone in the glow of your… https://t.co/Urjv03NxGb

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

Stop being afraid of what can go wrong. Start being excited about what can go right. https://t.co/bWzJKaYU95

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

“You open your heart knowing there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a… https://t.co/BC1XAeuMig

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

"The person who doesn't value you is blocking you from the one who will. Let them go." ~Robert Tew https://t.co/oFkGVzHt9d

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

Life is fragile. Make times for what matters and let go of what doesn't. We don't have an endless amount of time. F… https://t.co/oIq3O6uPfh

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

"Love yourself a little extra right now. You’re learning, healing, growing, and discovering yourself all at once. I… https://t.co/LEFwpIp9HW

Tiny Buddha

Oct 22

Trying to be happy is like trying to get to sleep; the harder you try, the less likely it is to happen. There are f… https://t.co/uZXpu8K95m

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

"Adult friendships are hard. Everyone is busy and life happens. I've learned you gotta text people when you're thin… https://t.co/a8llPAyCYy

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

Wow, this is such a simple and yet profound insight into how our thoughts and feelings work. If you're feeling burd… https://t.co/l7POrGeXEl

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

"Every time I judge someone else, I reveal an unhealed part of myself." ~Joy Marino https://t.co/N8x9Ey6z7L

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

"...I hope you’ll cut yourself some slack and give yourself some credit for how far you’ve come. You’re doing the b… https://t.co/9R9om8iSgE

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

"Some people aren’t good at asking for help because they’re so used to being 'the helper.' Throughout their life th… https://t.co/3NCNowbN5O

Tiny Buddha

Oct 21

If you're highly empathetic, you may eventually shut down and disconnect from the world to avoid the overwhelming p… https://t.co/1sh4dQxqOQ

Dalai Lama

Oct 21

Optimism does not mean being blind to the actual reality of a situation. It means maintaining a positive spirit to… https://t.co/T5UZpiLWcL

Tiny Buddha

Oct 18

Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace… https://t.co/07VL9F08GQ

Tiny Buddha

Oct 18

Emotional eating isn't the problem, it's the symptom. It gives comfort in the moment but doesn't solve anything. We… https://t.co/tnfpBNeLXg

Tiny Buddha

Oct 18

Sometimes everything hits you all at once. You lose a relationship, change jobs, old friends go & new ones come. It… https://t.co/C823W9hatS

Tiny Buddha

Oct 18

“Sometimes you don’t realize you’re actually drowning when you’re trying to be everyone else’s anchor.” ~Unknown I… https://t.co/j6zBD840Jd

Dalai Lama

Oct 18

In today’s world, despite ample material development, too many lack inner peace. One way to counter anger, jealousy… https://t.co/Y0e7gsYTkw

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

Make it a habit to do nice things for people who'll never find out. https://t.co/s8JAttbUUY

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

Don’t be so busy working toward what you want that you forget to enjoy what you already have. If you're busy, over… https://t.co/94ItZsTEC4

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

The broken will always be able to love harder than most. Once you've been in the dark, you learn to appreciate ever… https://t.co/NRvse7uRWz

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

"Take a moment and accept the fact that life is short and you don’t have a lot of time to be with your loved ones.… https://t.co/kLfJhCnVf9

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

"The biggest lesson for me this year has been 'just keep going.' Lost everything? Just keep going. Don't know what… https://t.co/9Pq6TbPYYU

Tiny Buddha

Oct 17

Just because someone means well that doesn't mean they're helping. And just because you appreciate them that doesn'… https://t.co/17aNrq3H5o

Dalai Lama

Oct 14

A fundamentally positive approach is to take account of the oneness of humanity. Dividing the world into 'us' and '… https://t.co/EhLWFxCnS4

Dalai Lama

Oct 08

Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find peace of mind. Then, when I meet people,… https://t.co/BluBQCbmw5

Dalai Lama

Oct 04

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvellous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us,… https://t.co/FIs7cIuDti

Dalai Lama

Oct 01

What’s truly of value in life? what gives our lives meaning? We weren't born to cause trouble or harm. To be of val… https://t.co/r2EWdVsVNx

Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 30

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 30

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 27

Your Spiritual Questions Answered: "I fantasize way too much about the past, future, and about how my life would be… https://t.co/KOnUx5EUj5

Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 27

Living with Yogananda: A Modern Saint. "I had the good fortune to live for three and a half years with one of the g… https://t.co/fokE8PAPCq

Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 27

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Dalai Lama

Sep 25

Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a clean and tidy India has become the vision of millions of Indians who’ve joined… https://t.co/Gzho5OAaNN

Dalai Lama

Sep 23

If you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness, compassion and respect, then you can do any kind o… https://t.co/w6ifUN7OJt

Dalai Lama

Sep 22

HHDL taking part in a Guru Puja (Feet Cleansing Ceremony) on his arrival at Sri Udasin Karshni Ashram in Mathura, U… https://t.co/wQfHnuneaR

Dalai Lama

Sep 21

It’s our responsibility to work with vision, determination and wisdom to create a happier, more peaceful world. We… https://t.co/XuhGaxrpzS

Dalai Lama

Sep 20

It’s quite right that students and today's younger generation should have serious concerns about the climate crisis… https://t.co/vaSdYCFWJF

Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 18

EVER NEW JOY - "Meditation is that level of absorption when one has an actual experience of God, or one of His attr… https://t.co/nQ34z7Xo0S

Dalai Lama

Sep 16

Our day-to-day existence is very much alive with hope, although there is no guarantee of our future. There is no gu… https://t.co/OhFgYQjGEe

Dalai Lama

Sep 13

Religion is about cultivating a more peaceful mind, so it’s disappointing if it becomes a source of conflict. Our t… https://t.co/msanULxdCE

Dalai Lama

Sep 11

Fear and anxiety easily give way to anger and violence. The opposite of fear is trust, which, related to warm-heart… https://t.co/1M2jPdqrvn

Paramhansa Yogananda

Sep 11

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Dalai Lama

Sep 06

As a human being I am committed to trying to share with others that we are social creatures, because of which, whet… https://t.co/6zcaYBoJ3R

Dalai Lama

Sep 03

I belong to the 20th century generation, while many of you belong to the 21st century. What’s past is past, we can’… https://t.co/mERzvq4PUH

Dalai Lama

Aug 30

Ours is a globalized world. Climate change affects us all; no one can hide from it. The global economy means we nee… https://t.co/U5WuB1Dkab

Paramhansa Yogananda

Aug 29

Three Questions Answered by Swamiji: What does God want of us? What does God give us? What is God? Read this upl… https://t.co/ngA079XWR1

Dalai Lama

Aug 26

When you have peace of mind, it's easier to cope with problems. Real change will come about not as a result of pray… https://t.co/nCQZMzSaMj

Dalai Lama

Aug 23

Science and technology has brought much development, and yet we still face many man-made problems. We are social an… https://t.co/9atUaGSttw

Dalai Lama

Aug 19

Reports of suffering are upsetting, but it's a mistake to think we can do nothing about it. Many problems we face a… https://t.co/O15P8w2Qrw

Dalai Lama

Aug 16

The more people learn to tackle their afflictive emotions, the more individuals will achieve peace of mind, and the… https://t.co/idgR8Czg1y

Dalai Lama

Aug 12

Seeing how negative emotions lead to negative consequences can help us overcome them. Just as we can learn how help… https://t.co/efnJBaowVm

Dalai Lama

Aug 05

Mentally and emotionally we humans are all the same. We can all feel anger and hatred, but also have the potential… https://t.co/qHO7OTuVgn

Dalai Lama

Aug 02

One of the lessons we need to learn is how to cultivate those positive emotions that counter destructive emotions l… https://t.co/RnPAU4NBxN

Dalai Lama

Jul 31

Healthy Competition - HHDL talks about how competition can be positive in answering a student's question during the… https://t.co/KIUage9CBf

Dalai Lama

Jul 29

Young children don’t care about differences of nationality, faith or race. So long as their companions smile, they… https://t.co/jD5XFGN2Fq

Dalai Lama

Jul 26

It’s useful to reflect not only on how anger, fear and suspicion destroy our peace of mind, but also on how peace o… https://t.co/TLdeqvRBRA

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 25

Around this date, Mahavatar Babaji appeared to Yogananda and told him to spread Kriya Yoga worldwide. The precise d… https://t.co/bMnWC9P5rw

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 24

Your Spiritual Questions Answered: How can I increase the length of my sitting during meditation? Nayaswami Mukti g… https://t.co/Zw1ZaVSLet

Dalai Lama

Jul 22

My dedication is to serve the 7 billion human beings on this planet and the other creatures with whom we share it.… https://t.co/5Ns9F01KKo

Dalai Lama

Jul 18

How We Create Problems for Ourselves - HHDL talks about how human beings create problems for themselves during his… https://t.co/YbtybTychn

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 16

Learn the Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of ‘Autobiography of a Yogi.’ The Lessons in Meditation Course,… https://t.co/qo0hg0wcS5

Dalai Lama

Jul 15

Reacting to Harm with Compassion - HHDL answers a young woman's question on how to be compassionate to those who do… https://t.co/wwAA17fZpd

Dalai Lama

Jul 15

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 12

50 years of sharing the Light! Explore the History of the Ananda worldwide community From its inception and contin… https://t.co/RsaZ4vBkTE

Dalai Lama

Jul 12

When you find that all human beings are just like you, it fosters a spirit of friendship. You’ll find there's less… https://t.co/T5V6Z9RcUt

Dalai Lama

Jul 10

HHDL sends his thanks for all the greetings he received on his birthday. https://t.co/pIVaEKrbU2 https://t.co/nq2GqVkQjB

Dalai Lama

Jul 08

Education needs to be combined with a sincere, compassionate motivation. When intelligence and warm-heartedness are… https://t.co/eG0FEfkAVl

Dalai Lama

Jul 06

The Best Birthday Gift - HHDL's message on his 84th birthday from his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on July 6,… https://t.co/SKtpvPPfTC

Dalai Lama

Jul 05

Compassion is concern for others—sincere concern for others’ well-being founded on awareness of our own experience.… https://t.co/SuG7v9h6pw

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 04

Temple of Light Dedication Ceremony, Saturday, July 6. Join us along with other spiritual leaders from the great wo… https://t.co/CLn8Yj2UoE

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 03

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 03

Ananda's 50th Anniversary - "Swamiji focused and concentrated not on a system but on people, on the individual. Swa… https://t.co/P6WBdKkLtk

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 03

Ananda's 50th Anniversary - "Swamiji focused and concentrated not on a system but on people, on the individual. Swa… https://t.co/BZ33pfefVt

Dalai Lama

Jul 02

Clarification and Context of Remarks Made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a Recent BBC Interview… https://t.co/nk13MQ4Sx5

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 02

Well, we thought we'd invite a few friends over this morning. We are having a great time connecting with old friend… https://t.co/zvANa5LILR

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jul 02

Sharing the Joy & Bliss of God & Guru in our first morning meditation together along with Ananda Sangha monks and N… https://t.co/Wjqu45Q9JT

Dalai Lama

Jun 28

An effective means of teaching someone how to be more warm and compassionate is to use reasoning about the value an… https://t.co/uf5P1Aoj8h

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 26

Overcoming Dry Periods on the Spiritual Path - Every devotee at some time on their spiritual journey to find God en… https://t.co/eITMq7HevO

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 26

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 26

The Golden Anniversary for the #Ananda 50th Anniversary is only a few days away June 30-July 7. Temple of Light doo… https://t.co/RLonwxB0SY

Dalai Lama

Jun 24

Let’s reflect on what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. We need to be positi… https://t.co/dUD9YwRFRE

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 21

https://t.co/KuRobkBjBb It’s almost time! Join us for the 50th Anniversary of Ananda. June 30-July 7. Join via the… https://t.co/hP4bOeWQ5D

Dalai Lama

Jun 21

Genuine friendship is not based on money and power, but on trust, which in turn develops as a result of showing con… https://t.co/U0BS3czEcv

Dalai Lama

Jun 17

Ideas may travel from the top down, but the movements that put them into effect have to work from the bottom up. I… https://t.co/HnChX5eLtD

Dalai Lama

Jun 14

If you set out to cheat and deceive others you’ll be tense and anxious in case you’re found out. But if you live yo… https://t.co/RFqTfWqG03

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 13

Will power is like a light switch that must be turned on before electricity can flow to the bulb. Dynamic and persi… https://t.co/LX5TqZYPux

Dalai Lama

Jun 11

Advice for Children - HHDL explains the importance of warm-heartedness and intelligence in answer to a question fro… https://t.co/F1uYpXn89E

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 07

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 07

What we observe in the world depends on our capacity for observation whether positive or negative. No amount of pio… https://t.co/3EpfbiRr8J

Dalai Lama

Jun 07

Of the 7 billion human beings alive today, no one wants to suffer; no one chooses to have problems. Yet, many of th… https://t.co/T2y5z960hL

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 05

Good company or satsang is extremely important on the spiritual path. Make it a point to spend time with other devo… https://t.co/XfnFKlPoyQ

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 03

People who are calm, non-violent, self-controlled & truthful emanate an uplifting magnetism. Their mere presence is… https://t.co/zGAOJ5j1mn

Dalai Lama

Jun 03

Compassion and concern for others are the key to human survival. People with no interest in religion sometimes disr… https://t.co/yOr4dOAaGc

Dalai Lama

May 31

Hope for Humanity - HHDL talks about how to counteract negative emotions by cultivating compassion in this short cl… https://t.co/VIQyevubgM

Dalai Lama

May 28

How we view human nature can mean the difference between living in a world filled with people who are perceived as… https://t.co/XyA7KN2pOQ

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 27

ANANDA'S 50th ANNIVERSARY June 30-July 7 - It's almost time! The 50th anniversary of Ananda will be a week-long gal… https://t.co/ZjLGFcPfKW

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 24

Everyone at one time or another is disappointed or even betrayed by others. Holding on to resentment is a slow-rele… https://t.co/v0KeZLGxuy

Dalai Lama

May 24

Our life depends on others so much that at the root of our existence is a fundamental need for love. That is why it… https://t.co/BUzsBYOoUR

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 22

"The soul, as Spirit’s reflection, has the same qualities as Spirit. Separate in nature from the body, the soul is… https://t.co/UWTNjTR9eR

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 21

The consciousness of enlightened beings is centered in the Christ center at the point between the eyebrows. All the… https://t.co/QEC5foMpGy

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 20

Inner guidance is a constantly evolving state that’s always adapting to our present needs. Don’t think of it as som… https://t.co/1lVozBGseR

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 20

More than $3.3 million dollars have already been given. We are only a short sprint away from opening the Temple of… https://t.co/9u2c1wF4IL

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 20

Ananda’s 50th Anniversary – Half A Century of Sharing the Light. Online registration now available. Join us! This… https://t.co/9pje2sLpGk

Dalai Lama

May 20

In our education system, we need to include lessons, like those concerning physical hygiene, that focus on mental a… https://t.co/Kqh5lci55H

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 19

Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance. -Swami Kriyananda, May 19,1926… https://t.co/DAXTSdGdno

Dalai Lama

May 17

If you restrain from wrong-doing, people will see you as a friend and you’ll be happy. When people are powerful and… https://t.co/LslQVPPv8F

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 16

Success in life does not always depend upon natural ability but also upon your ability to grasp the opportunities… https://t.co/m4ehWSuJhw

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 16

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 15

Magnetism is the result of a directional flow of energy. People who are calm non-violent & truthful emanate an upli… https://t.co/vco81nopy9

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 14

Human magnetism of any kind is never the result of mere wishful thinking. A strong positive magnetic aura will prot… https://t.co/NWqVVAI3kT

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 13

ALMOST THERE! More than $3.3 million dollars have been given by nearly 1,000 generous, caring individuals. We are o… https://t.co/HZAeY66IYG

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 13

In working with intuition don’t ignore your own good judgment. Sometimes truth will defy common sense but don't dis… https://t.co/bYgrxzgtxF

Dalai Lama

May 13

Honest concern for others is the key factor in improving our day to day lives. When you are warm-hearted, there is… https://t.co/K3WnRGu3PK

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 10

Yoga can be very beneficial on every level of human existence, but yoga's highest purpose is to facilitate the awak… https://t.co/595koO1UI4

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 09

The yogic ideal is a life of meditation, service & kindness to all. Your body is the temple of the living God. With… https://t.co/31WL8MHoQa

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 08

"What does it mean to be a disciple? The word can have a negative connotation in the West with a grim attitude to p… https://t.co/522O8TCER2

Paramhansa Yogananda

May 08

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May 07

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 06

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 06

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Dalai Lama

May 06

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 03

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Dalai Lama

May 03

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 02

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 02

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Paramhansa Yogananda

May 01

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 30

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 29

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 29

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Dalai Lama

Apr 29

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 26

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Dalai Lama

Apr 26

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 25

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 23

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Dalai Lama

Apr 22

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Dalai Lama

Apr 19

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 18

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 17

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 16

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 15

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Dalai Lama

Apr 15

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 12

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 12

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Dalai Lama

Apr 12

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 11

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 10

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 09

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 08

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Dalai Lama

Apr 08

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 05

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 05

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 05

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Dalai Lama

Apr 05

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 03

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 02

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Apr 01

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Dalai Lama

Apr 01

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 29

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Dalai Lama

Mar 29

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 28

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 27

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 26

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Dalai Lama

Mar 26

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 25

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 25

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Dalai Lama

Mar 22

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Dalai Lama

Mar 18

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 16

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Dalai Lama

Mar 15

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Dalai Lama

Mar 11

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Dalai Lama

Mar 08

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Dalai Lama

Mar 04

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Mar 01

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Dalai Lama

Mar 01

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Dalai Lama

Feb 27

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 27

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 26

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 25

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Dalai Lama

Feb 25

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Dalai Lama

Feb 22

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Dalai Lama

Feb 19

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Dalai Lama

Feb 15

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 14

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 14

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 13

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Dalai Lama

Feb 13

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 12

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Feb 12

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 11

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 11

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Dalai Lama

Feb 11

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 08

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Dalai Lama

Feb 08

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 05

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 04

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 04

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Dalai Lama

Feb 04

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Feb 01

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Dalai Lama

Feb 01

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 31

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 30

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 29

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 28

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 28

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 28

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 28

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Dalai Lama

Jan 28

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 25

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 24

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 22

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 21

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 18

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Dalai Lama

Jan 18

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 17

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 16

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 16

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 15

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 15

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 15

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Dalai Lama

Jan 14

True compassion isn’t just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, our compassion… https://t.co/zKeeux3B59

Dalai Lama

Jan 11

Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children’s brain… https://t.co/Jtt0MMNlQH

Dalai Lama

Jan 07

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 06

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 04

To think of God as the Doer doesn’t make a person passive. It takes a great effort of will to be receptive to Him.… https://t.co/g7kXNdkyR8

Dalai Lama

Jan 04

A source of trouble is our unruly minds. We can counter that by developing a warm heart. We need to effect an inner… https://t.co/FOX1ZOcI1v

Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 03

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Jan 02

The Year is Here! Come One, Come All! Ananda’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. June 30-July 7, 2019. We want to see… https://t.co/oCHIN6YGLw

Paramhansa Yogananda

31 Dec 2018

Should I visualize a star at the spiritual eye? Yogananda said that, “Long concentration on the liberating spiritua… https://t.co/8LZ3efK0O5

Dalai Lama

31 Dec 2018

If love is defined as a wish that others be happy and compassion as the wish that they be free from suffering, and… https://t.co/JE9w4EobL1

Dalai Lama

28 Dec 2018

All things originate in the mind. Actions and events depend heavily on motivation. Appreciation of humanity, compas… https://t.co/MEzOG63Bom

Dalai Lama

24 Dec 2018

When you care for others, you manifest an inner strength despite any difficulties you face. Your own problems will… https://t.co/sTRbX1FcFf

Dalai Lama

21 Dec 2018

Negative thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. In fact, when we think properly, i… https://t.co/CsXKdqm45j

Paramhansa Yogananda

20 Dec 2018

Joy to you this Christmas season.May God and gurus bless you with ever-deepening attunement to the Christ conscious… https://t.co/l8ZOmZdWUl

Dalai Lama

17 Dec 2018

It’s good to remember that other human beings are like us. We are born the same way; we die the same way. While we’… https://t.co/F0bhtRX4jw

Paramhansa Yogananda

13 Dec 2018

God’s voice is silence. If you really want to commune with Him, it must be done first in the silence of your own mi… https://t.co/J7sNNWKoeX

Paramhansa Yogananda

12 Dec 2018

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Dalai Lama

10 Dec 2018

Love, kindness, compassion and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we fol… https://t.co/UVikvU7e7g

Paramhansa Yogananda

07 Dec 2018

Your Spiritual Questions Answered: Nayaswami Hassi responds to a question about eating before meditation. Read on… https://t.co/ivxykICBX9

Dalai Lama

07 Dec 2018

For some people the idea of compassion entails a complete disregard for or even a sacrifice of their own interests.… https://t.co/fZGn6WAH1q

Dalai Lama

06 Dec 2018

"Climate change is not the concern of just one or two nations. It is an issue that affects the whole of humanity an… https://t.co/jm00qTL9tz

Dalai Lama

03 Dec 2018

Everybody appreciates kindness, but unfortunately our modern education system, with its materialistic goals, doesn’… https://t.co/RLkwYz63sL

Paramhansa Yogananda

30 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

30 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

30 Nov 2018

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Dalai Lama

30 Nov 2018

We need friends and friendship is based on trust. To earn trust, money and power aren’t enough; you have to show so… https://t.co/ncWCx1rST4

Paramhansa Yogananda

26 Nov 2018

Best things happening at the Temple of Light at Ananda Village this week. Kent Williams interviews Nayaswami Nakula… https://t.co/oUY8pMEek4

Dalai Lama

26 Nov 2018

Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving… https://t.co/ro8NX7cRai

Paramhansa Yogananda

23 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

22 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

21 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

21 Nov 2018

Listen to this inspiring and uplifting Thanksgiving message from Jyotish & Devi. Joy and Gratitude for our lives in… https://t.co/HljNwCPav4

Dalai Lama

21 Nov 2018

Human beings are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection—anger drives us apart. Just as we em… https://t.co/2vLt5qv37F

Paramhansa Yogananda

20 Nov 2018

True security is a state of mind that comes from within that only you can provide yourself. Have faith in life and… https://t.co/kEHcV7Njwv

Paramhansa Yogananda

19 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

19 Nov 2018

Gratitude: A Talk by Swami Kriyananda - “To show appreciation is to open up doorways of love and harmony and joy…”… https://t.co/UZy67nuWa8

Paramhansa Yogananda

16 Nov 2018

When you live in attunement with higher consciousness, your decisions will always lead you toward your life’s true… https://t.co/EHA5SVavbb

Dalai Lama

16 Nov 2018

We all want to live a happy life, so we have to learn to live together in trust and mutual respect. We do have diff… https://t.co/QZse1nCrRW

Paramhansa Yogananda

15 Nov 2018

The person who understands the spiritual path as self-offering can attune himself to God’s grace. By giving of ones… https://t.co/Mi3EbffciN

Paramhansa Yogananda

14 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

13 Nov 2018

The company u keep is very important. If u mix with pessimists in time u will become pessimistic. If u mix with che… https://t.co/U31QOrDxOv

Paramhansa Yogananda

12 Nov 2018

To live fully in the present accept reality as it is. That includes accepting people as they are not as you wish th… https://t.co/34ZI1GQXsq

Dalai Lama

12 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

09 Nov 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

09 Nov 2018

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Dalai Lama

09 Nov 2018

Anger can be reduced if we work to cultivate love and affection. However, we first have to come to terms with whate… https://t.co/zNIkLbTI2V

Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Nov 2018

Women, far more than men, have the potential to uplift humanity. For feeling, not reason, is that aspect of human c… https://t.co/VKBs7sC87D

Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Nov 2018

Diwali literally is the “Festival of Lights.” Let us come together then, with fellow-seekers, at our local centers… https://t.co/CCVTcNtcUB

Paramhansa Yogananda

07 Nov 2018

‘The Answer’ is coming in 2019. U.S. screenings start Jan. 5 in Nevada City, CA. The Answer tells the true story… https://t.co/MgEnB6YvFV

Paramhansa Yogananda

07 Nov 2018

Karma is best worked out by meeting pleasantly every test that comes & any hardship your tests impose. It is great… https://t.co/4eXd5ufPkY

Paramhansa Yogananda

06 Nov 2018

Do not wait to become a master to live as a master. It is by living in a divine way even now that one becomes divin… https://t.co/BB3zO00Mha

Dalai Lama

05 Nov 2018

Be honest, truthful, and altruistic. If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for li… https://t.co/dXiJUvrWcd

Paramhansa Yogananda

02 Nov 2018

New evidence of quantum coherence in living systems gives us a glimpse of the lawful mechanism, the hidden secrets… https://t.co/r73lecWc1l

Paramhansa Yogananda

02 Nov 2018

New evidence of quantum coherence in living systems gives us a glimpse of the lawful mechanism, the hidden secrets… https://t.co/ollxE2mpTZ

Paramhansa Yogananda

02 Nov 2018

Your Spiritual Questions Answered: How can you locate the correct point of the Kutastha? Nayaswami Hassi answers th… https://t.co/viH7jCPcUj

Dalai Lama

02 Nov 2018

We need to be determined to achieve positive change, and also be able to take a long view of what needs to be done.… https://t.co/VlGL69vIAC

Paramhansa Yogananda

01 Nov 2018

Victory is achieved by living consciously in the thought of God, by daily, deep meditation and by offering yourself… https://t.co/1rTZvTggCf

Paramhansa Yogananda

31 Oct 2018

Perfect self-offering is possible only in deep inner communion with the God. https://t.co/3RuhWYxQFL https://t.co/jZCtxTayzw

Paramhansa Yogananda

30 Oct 2018

If we want to see peace on earth, we must first achieve peace first within ourselves. As Gandhi said: "Be the chang… https://t.co/wA3Kp2SUJb

Paramhansa Yogananda

29 Oct 2018

Spirituality is the goal offered in the highest teachings of every true scripture. The ceremonies serve a valid pur… https://t.co/pLf2eSIOwX

Dalai Lama

29 Oct 2018

Anger and aggression sometimes seem to be protective because they bring energy to bear on a particular situation, b… https://t.co/0rJbyVbC2j

Dalai Lama

26 Oct 2018

I don’t think of myself just as a Tibetan or a Buddhist, but as a human being. We have to think of the whole of hum… https://t.co/Wt2Gw3QbiD

Paramhansa Yogananda

25 Oct 2018

Spiritual awakening takes place when all one’s energy is directed upward to the spiritual eye. Hence the saying of… https://t.co/BlGIoLloNE

Paramhansa Yogananda

24 Oct 2018

The seat of ego located in the medulla oblongata must be transformed into soul-consciousness by concentration at th… https://t.co/1SinjyYbXS

Paramhansa Yogananda

23 Oct 2018

Whether a person becomes a saint or a sinner is to a great extent determined by the company one keeps. If possible,… https://t.co/nyS4g8HILw

Paramhansa Yogananda

23 Oct 2018

Family, Children & Spiritual Life. Oct. 24, 6-7pm PDT Please join Badri and Gita Matlock for questions & answers du… https://t.co/bH2ZodvcbF

Paramhansa Yogananda

22 Oct 2018

Sharing Master’s Light! This is the cover for ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ in Braille (Hindi). Master’s photo will hav… https://t.co/MaV9vPx5tA

Paramhansa Yogananda

22 Oct 2018

A bucket riddled with holes cannot be filled with milk. Just as the mind drained by attachment & desires cannot be… https://t.co/GSKfflYNVf

Dalai Lama

22 Oct 2018

Because motivation pervades all action, it is important that we have a positive motivation. Whatever we are involve… https://t.co/nLFR5FW2uU

Paramhansa Yogananda

19 Oct 2018

Join us ONLINE from where ever you are for the 50th Anniversary Celebration 6/30-7/7 2019. Share the Joy! This gal… https://t.co/QYeLEFqRyx

Paramhansa Yogananda

19 Oct 2018

God doesn’t always answer your prayers in the way that you expect, but, if your faith in Him never wavers, He will… https://t.co/y0GhyYCXto

Dalai Lama

19 Oct 2018

As social animals we need friends, but we make friends on the basis of trust, which comes about as a result of affe… https://t.co/wa5krdYCnW

Paramhansa Yogananda

18 Oct 2018

The true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. T… https://t.co/V1aXn595MO

Dalai Lama

18 Oct 2018

A Healthy Mind for a Healthy Body - HHDL speaks about the importance of peace of mind at his residence in Dharamsal… https://t.co/11RXNeMyaP

Paramhansa Yogananda

17 Oct 2018

Nayaswami Hriman responds to a question about the inner Light. “The inner world is far more vast than our outer wor… https://t.co/4Jro9t5BdD

Paramhansa Yogananda

17 Oct 2018

All prosperity is governed by the law of karma not only this life but all past lives. That's why an intelligent per… https://t.co/ynpKdJmQNc

Paramhansa Yogananda

16 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

15 Oct 2018

Victory is achieved by living consciously in the thought of God, practicing His presence, by daily deep meditation… https://t.co/ujgs8OBodi

Paramhansa Yogananda

15 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

15 Oct 2018

50th Anniversary Celebration 6/30-7/7 2019. We will host 100s from around the world to honor the birthplace of Anan… https://t.co/ym8lkgTPCz

Dalai Lama

15 Oct 2018

The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there i… https://t.co/xvmR9VyTNd

Paramhansa Yogananda

12 Oct 2018

Watch the Concert! Ananda Sangha Pune had a great success with this musical evening event. The event honored the 12… https://t.co/M1QUKi1CZ9

Paramhansa Yogananda

12 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

12 Oct 2018

A person’s magnetism is an expression of his consciousness. Improve your magnetism by infusing everything you do wi… https://t.co/fKPWynIUcx

Dalai Lama

12 Oct 2018

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulf… https://t.co/3MvCTmzHyc

Paramhansa Yogananda

11 Oct 2018

Attunement to the guru means complete heartfelt acceptance of his guidance & listening for his inner guidance in yo… https://t.co/JUzY9vH1Q9

Paramhansa Yogananda

10 Oct 2018

Heaven is not ‘up there,’ as many people imagine but all around us just behind our physical vision. It is a vast un… https://t.co/dZKm7Wz8aZ

Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Oct 2018

Astral travel will allow humans to travel faster than light. But when you learn the full mystery of mind, you will… https://t.co/smDrU6K59L

Dalai Lama

08 Oct 2018

Anger and fear undermine our immune system, while warm-heartedness brings peace of mind. Therefore, just as we teac… https://t.co/9nVJ9O3z6U

Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

08 Oct 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

05 Oct 2018

An inferiority complex is born of contact with weak-minded people and a weak subconscious mind. A superiority compl… https://t.co/j4cDQjvu3X

Dalai Lama

05 Oct 2018

In our quest for happiness and the avoidance of suffering, we are all fundamentally the same, and therefore equal.… https://t.co/dvfdS9DYTZ

Paramhansa Yogananda

03 Oct 2018

Perform both small and important duties with deep attention, and remember that God is guiding and stimulating every… https://t.co/BshCwoRDMl

Paramhansa Yogananda

02 Oct 2018

Be humble, but never be abject. True humility is not self-abasement: It is self-forgetfulness in the contemplation… https://t.co/3vLrMFlCQh

Paramhansa Yogananda

01 Oct 2018

Skepticism is like static in the radio of the mind. It prevents a person from receiving the broadcasts of intuition… https://t.co/bZPXnX4xMV

Dalai Lama

01 Oct 2018

We seek happiness in external things without realizing that they don’t help when we have problems within. We need t… https://t.co/kEF2FHevEi

Paramhansa Yogananda

28 Sep 2018

Always be careful to hold positive expectations for you will attract to yourself anything you project into the univ… https://t.co/9NBY9IVPEm

Dalai Lama

28 Sep 2018

For many people, the only tangible value is money. And of course money has its place, but the value of cultivating… https://t.co/623bepZj7k

Paramhansa Yogananda

28 Sep 2018

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Paramhansa Yogananda

27 Sep 2018

“No comparison with any rich man will be able to make the spiritually rich feel poor; for they know they are the ri… https://t.co/RRiR9UBo2T

Paramhansa Yogananda

27 Sep 2018

“No comparison with any rich man will be able to make the spiritually rich feel poor; for they know they are the ri… https://t.co/2G2hNx3MD5

Paramhansa Yogananda

27 Sep 2018

What is the difference between discrimination and judgement? “In the spiritual life, discrimination is used often t… https://t.co/08hLshOsPa

Paramhansa Yogananda

27 Sep 2018

To pray effectively, we should attune to God’s will for us and believe that whatever we ask of Him, if it is in kee… https://t.co/o3sGxUpd57

Paramhansa Yogananda

25 Sep 2018

Why do people doubt? Doubts arise from uncertainty. A person who believes in his own power and in the power of God… https://t.co/CKloeK4efO

Paramhansa Yogananda

25 Sep 2018

Are the tests that come to us always due to karma, or are some tests just tests? Nayaswami Savitri responds ‘Yogana… https://t.co/ZCytxvxF1w

Paramhansa Yogananda

24 Sep 2018

Swami #Kriyananda and researchers affirm that music can change your consciousness. Mark your calendars and join us… https://t.co/jhGEuLs9Pu

Paramhansa Yogananda

24 Sep 2018

No one can share blessings that he hasn’t first received himself. You must begin by reaping the divine harvest with… https://t.co/4BkCCFCnPU

Dalai Lama

24 Sep 2018

Leaving aside the perspective of spiritual practice, even in worldly terms, in terms of our enjoying a happy day-to… https://t.co/cR7Xt95Bzh

Dalai Lama

21 Sep 2018

Problems will always arise, but we need to address them differently. We need to engage in dialogue to resolve them… https://t.co/WEXGP7DZ3g

Dalai Lama

21 Sep 2018

We are intelligent, we have seed of compassion from birth. Using reason and intelligence we can enhance our sense o… https://t.co/CSR5tnvJfz

Dalai Lama

16 Sep 2018

HHDL looking at Tilly Lockey's prosthetic hands during the discussion on ‘Robotics and Telepresence’ at De Nieuwe K… https://t.co/qX8jHyoBAU

Dalai Lama

14 Sep 2018

In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Each one of… https://t.co/1CYcjWppPW

Dalai Lama

10 Sep 2018

A sense of contentment is crucial to being happy. Physical health, material wealth and friends contribute to this,… https://t.co/aVxgmLYzFB

Dalai Lama

07 Sep 2018

In our modern society everything seems geared to material development, even our systems of education. As a result w… https://t.co/Ll9kf6Zf6c

Dalai Lama

04 Sep 2018

If we were really to see one another as brothers and sisters, there would be no basis for division, cheating and ex… https://t.co/2dXlBkyS1o

Dalai Lama

31 Aug 2018

The first of my personal commitments is to work to increase human happiness by encouraging the cultivation of inner… https://t.co/vEDXbgYE25

Dalai Lama

29 Aug 2018

Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from ha… https://t.co/UU5hgp7TuF

Dalai Lama

24 Aug 2018

As a human being I’m aware that we are all physically, mentally and emotionally the same and we all want to live a… https://t.co/XnXCXiH6Zl

Dalai Lama

20 Aug 2018

Irrespective of whether we have faith in religion or not, it’s good to be more compassionate. It makes us happier a… https://t.co/Av1qnriV5E

Dalai Lama

17 Aug 2018

I am one of the 7 billion human beings alive today. We each have a responsibility to think about humanity and the g… https://t.co/H9HoGv5VvZ

Dalai Lama

13 Aug 2018

We can achieve peace of mind if we tackle our destructive emotions, so the goal of making the 21st century an era o… https://t.co/sxjVZSLAnt

Dalai Lama

10 Aug 2018

We may say prayers when we are trying to solve the problems we face, but it is up to us to put an end to violence a… https://t.co/evOLvzq31R

Dalai Lama

06 Aug 2018

Human beings are social animals and it is love that brings us together, while anger drives us apart. To live more p… https://t.co/cL0uWaTJGg

Dalai Lama

03 Aug 2018

Making others happy is not a question of sacrificing our own happiness. Trying to make others happy, even when we d… https://t.co/1ASXc6Eowj

Dalai Lama

30 Jul 2018

Many of the problems we face today are our own creation. Creating a more peaceful world requires a peaceful mind an… https://t.co/1m01xp0LmB

Dalai Lama

27 Jul 2018

As human beings we need to assess whether anger has any value - it destroys our peace of mind. Compassion, on the o… https://t.co/hYYUI71rso

Dalai Lama

24 Jul 2018

The kind of behavior that really is spiritual practice consists of refraining from falsehood and abiding by the tru… https://t.co/oqoOV9908a

Dalai Lama

21 Jul 2018

When our intentions toward others are good, we find that any feelings of anxiety or insecurity we may have are grea… https://t.co/BMbfQ8v1lR

Dalai Lama

16 Jul 2018

Inner transformation is not a matter of faith or prayer. It involves reason and the use of human intelligence. A ca… https://t.co/8tVPmqmN6k

Dalai Lama

13 Jul 2018

Ethics are not a collection of commandments and prohibitions to abide by, but a natural inner offering that can bri… https://t.co/S44KAArBIg

Dalai Lama

09 Jul 2018

Virtually all of us have benefited from our mother’s affection at the start of our lives. When someone is on their… https://t.co/1kmG2H4DhX

Dalai Lama

06 Jul 2018

HHDL cuts the cake during celebrations of his 83rd birthday at Shiwatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India… https://t.co/7ka58NUtqt

Dalai Lama

04 Jul 2018

HHDL speaks on how to achieve long lasting happiness in this short clip from his talk at the launch of the Happines… https://t.co/VkNIjXx1fR

Dalai Lama

02 Jul 2018

While many people consider sensory experience as the main source of happiness, really it is peace of mind. What des… https://t.co/cPP8EKoXs3

Dalai Lama

29 Jun 2018

Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever… https://t.co/dMQUhudQkl

Dalai Lama

25 Jun 2018

I am one of the 7 billion human beings alive today. We each have a responsibility to think about humanity and the g… https://t.co/MKpbuOHeQc

Dalai Lama

22 Jun 2018

If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness, comp… https://t.co/L7ekde1ZAQ

Dalai Lama

19 Jun 2018

Prayer by itself is not sufficient to bring about peace of mind. What is much more effective is coming to understan… https://t.co/26bJbROMhE

Dalai Lama

14 Jun 2018

I always consider that the shape of the future is in our hands. The past is past and can’t be changed, but the futu… https://t.co/K6w5ie3gbJ

Dalai Lama

11 Jun 2018

We may say prayers when we are trying to solve the problems we face, but it is up to us to put an end to violence a… https://t.co/Vqn1F8P5NY