Question: What is the meaning of gratitude? Answer: Gratitude goes beyond the things you consider good. It includes being grateful and accepting of all circumstances. And why? Because whatever comes to us is the result of something we have done in the past or, is at least an opportunity to learn and grow. And by accepting what comes to us … Read More
Question: Is contentment the same as having no ambition? Answer: Contentment is not passive. Contentment requires a positive effort of will and has its source in the soul’s innate joy. Contentment cannot be true unless it exists even under difficult circumstances. It means accepting what comes of its own as coming from the hand of God. Contentment can never be … Read More
Question: I feel guilty about being happy when others suffer. Is this right? Answer: It is our nature to be happy — to be happy in our own Self. It is our nature to seek happiness and to avoid suffering. At the same time, suffering is often the most important inducement we receive to seek the truth and to seek … Read More
Question: How do I surrender to God? Answer: Surrender is not a passive attitude. Surrender requires strength, courage, and devotion to the will of God. As Swami Kriyananda described the process of enlightenment, it is an upward relaxation with joy and willingness into super consciousness. In order to have the strength and calmness to accept God’s will, you must practice … Read More
Question: How can I be more kind to others? Answer: Kindness is a principle, not just a feeling. Understanding that we are all doing the best we can to live rightly, kindness lets the recipient of that kindness know that you see him in that light and affirm your kinship. Expressing kindness is a way to break out of the … Read More
Question: How do I make other people listen to me? Answer: You can’t make anyone do anything they don’t want to do! Think instead “How can I be more magnetic and inspiring?” The answer is: Love God. Serve others. Forget yourself in the joy of expanding your reality into your larger Self. Meditate, and develop lasting peace inside. The more … Read More