I’ve always been a supporter of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
When you react to a situation, do not re-enact it. Wait until the emotional nature has completely composed itself, then study your reaction.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
A spiritual man always has to have the upper hand on the lower nature.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
There are only two things you can really depend on: one is the changeableness of life, and the other is the unchanging Self within you.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Everything is permanent, until it changes.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Listen for silence in noisy places; feel at peace in the midst of disturbance; awaken joy when there is no reason.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
If you want to know how much you have progressed in your spiritual life, just look back and reflect on the changes.
—Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
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