Thought for today February 28

If does not cost a penny to speak loveful, 

true, sweet words.

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Thought for today February 27

Your thought, speech and actions will bear a seed of full confidence, 

if you are sincere in all your tasks.

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Thought for today February 26

Those who remain very happy will never have internal laziness.  

Laziness is a great vice.

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Thought for today February 25

We may recover from slip of the foot

 but a slip of the tongue

 leaves a deep imprint.

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Thought for today February 24

Where there is Love, there is Peace.

Where there is Purity, there is Love.

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Thought for today February 23

It requires great power to make the best use of time that is in your hands.  

Therefore, be imaginative and resourceful.

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Day 111 Value of Harmony

Day 111

Value : Harmony

"To understand others is to be in harmony with them."

Contemplation

We expect others to have similar attitudes and beliefs to ourselves.  If another person's behavior or words are very different to what we are used to, we may find it hard to understand them.  We may even develop a negative attitude toward them, and find we are not able to get along well.

Application

I need to recognize that like musical notes, we are all different. Only when I am able to harmonize with other can I create a beautiful tune.  When I work with other people, I learn to understand them.  In the process, I will also learn more about myself and how to use my strengths to support others.

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Thought for today February 22

You controlling power should be such that you should have only such thoughts at a particular time, as you desire to have. No more, no less.

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Thought for today February 21

Be just as enthusiastic about the success of others, as you are about your own success.

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Thought for today February 20

The only solution to most difficult problems today in the society, country and world is character. If character is lost, 

no prestige remains.

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Day 110 Value of Wisdom

Day 110

Value : Wisdom

"The one who is wise is free from careless or negative talk about others."

Contemplation

When someone tells us something negative about another person, we tend to listen with great interest.  This encourages the other person to continue talking about it.  But such talk is not really useful for anyone and provides no solutions for the problem at hand.

Application

When someone is talking about another person's shortcomings, I need to question why I am listening; is this information of any use to me, or can I do anything about the situation?  If not, I need to remind myself that there is no use in listening to such talk. Instead, I need to make an attempt to look at the positive qualities of the person in question, and think about how I can help everyone focus on these instead.

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thought for today February 19

Waste work will make you heavy and tired; 

Positive work makes you Happy, 

Light and Refreshed.

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Day 109 Value of Happiness

Day 109

Value : Happiness

"Understanding brings happiness."

Contemplation

Often we find ourselves caught up in situations which lead to negativity.  Once we are aware of our negative feelings, we are unable to see things logically, which only leads to more negativity.

Application

To bring about positivity in my life, I need to try to understand why the situation has arisen.  Then I will be able to remain happy under all circumstances.  I will be free from the influence of others' negativity.  Instead I will become a major source of positive influence to those around me.

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Thought for today February 18

Misunderstanding can be erased by loveful, pure thoughts and making one to understand at the appropriate time.

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Day 108 Value of Listening

Day 108

Value : Listening

"To listen to others frees us from repeating mistakes."

Contemplation

When other people criticize us, we often ignore them or focus on defending ourselves.  We lose the power to listen, and are unable to accept the help that others are trying to give us.  We fail to correct our mistakes and find that the same problems recur frequently.

Application

When people criticize things I say or do, I need to think about whether there is any truth in what they are saying.  Although it might hurt to accept some of the things they tell me, I know they only want the best for me.  Once I am aware of my weaknesses, I can change my behavior and constantly improve, moving toward success.

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Thought for today February 17

Thinking of evil or being afraid of evil brings evil on one's head.

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Day 107 Value of Sharing

Day 107

Value : Sharing

"To have the spirit of sharing is to be constantly happy."

Contemplation

We often get caught up with our needs and desires.  We become selfish, and focused on material possessions.  The more we have, the more we want.  We do not appreciate what we have, and become disappointed when our expectations are not fulfilled.  We forget the pleasure that comes from sharing with others.

Application

I have so many resources that I can share with others.  The more I become conscious of joy of giving, the more able I am to share both my material possessions and my inner resources.  I will then discover new treasures within myself and be able to use them for the benefit of myself and others.  This brings me constant satisfaction, as well as good wishes from others.

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Thought for today February 16

It is good for a person to earn money for his needs. 

It is the hunger for wealth that is bad.

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Day 106 Value of Faith

Day 106

Value : Faith

"Where there is faith there is victory."

Contemplation

When we lack faith in ourselves we are assailed with doubts and questions about the self, others or situations.  This doubt makes us lose our most important resource - our thoughts.  We are not able to think well and make the right decisions.  So victory eludes us and we further develop negative feelings.

Application

When I have faith, I see myself as lucky and thus receive co-operation from others.  I am able to see and appreciate the simple things in life, which gives me the courage to go on.  There is then no worry and I am untroubled by anything that change around me.  My thoughts then remain positive.

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Thought for today February 15

Do not allow anything to be an obstacle. 

 See everything as a stepping stone to victory.

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Day 105 Value of Positivity

Day 105

Value : Positivity

"As we think, so is our world."

Contemplation

In spite of our best efforts, if things don't turn out the way we expect them to, there is a tendency to get disheartened.  These negative thoughts this brings about create further negative situations and we find that the quality of life does not improve.

Application

Instead of beginning to change situations that are going wrong, I need to work at the seed of these situations - my thoughts.  I need to keep my thoughts positive in all circumstances.  This will make my actions positive too, and slowly I will find things changing for the better.

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Thought for today February 14

No one tortures you except your own nature.  Make your nature sweet and loveable ; 

Then win the love of all.

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Day 104 Value of Happiness

Day 104

Value : Happiness

"Creativity comes when there is happiness."

Contemplation

When challenging situations head our way, there is a tendency to think in a cyclic way to try and overcome the problem.  That is, the mind thinks of the same things again and again in the search for a sololution.  The longer this goes on, the more difficult it is to find a solution.  There can be no happiness or peace of mind.

Application

Happiness touches the heart and enables creativity to emerge from within.  When I  am happy I am able to enjoy and make the best use of each moment.  Someone who is happy doesn't wait for the right opportunity to be creative, but finds the creative potential in each moment.  When I do something new, unique and different, I also have the satisfaction of having done my best.

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Thought for today February 13

An honest individual is satisfied with himself 

as much as others are satisfied with him.

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Day 103 Value of Introspection

Day 103

Value : Introspection

"To pay attention to every act is to be a hero."

Contemplation

The role of the hero is something everyone is drawn to.  Everyone wants to be in a position to get people's praise.  When people praise us we feel good - when they don't we become disappointed.  We are often dependent on people's appreciation to feel good about ourselves, and other people's views are not reliable.

Application

I become a hero when I pay attention to everything I do.  I make sure that none of my words or actions are wasted or ordinary, and I strive for perfection in everything I do.  When I pay attention in this way, I will be able to give my best at all times.  I will feel satisfied, knowing that what I do is not as important as how well I do it.

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Thought for today February 12

To taste the sweetness of life,

 you must have the power to forget the past.

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Day 102 Value of Patience

Day 102

Value : Patience

"Determination combined with patience brings success."

Contemplation

Sometimes we give up a task before we reach the end because we lack the patience to see things through.  We then question why this has happened, and many even start to think of ourselves as a failure.

Application

Every time I begin a new task,  I need to cultivate patience as well as determination.  Patience helps me to wait for the fruit of my effort.  If I am patient I am not in a hurry,  and will not give up, even if it the result of my labor isn't immediately visible.  Then I never experience failure,  only a constant journey toward success.

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Thought for today February 11

When others make mistakes, do not keep counting their mistakes.

Allow them to count on your for co-operation to erase that mistakes.

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Day 101 Value of Freedom

Day 101

Value : Freedom

"The one whose mind is free is the one who can bring benefit to other."

Contemplation

We often feel that we do not have enough time for the "self". But the more we think only about ourselves, the less time we have for anyone else. Days pass by without us being able to bring any benefit to others, or to ourselves.

Application

Instead of thinking about myself all the time, I need to realize that helping others naturally helps me as well.  To do this I first need to break free from the chains I have created in my own mind.  Once I am free, I will be able to progress and bring benefit to all around me.

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Thought for today February 10

If I am honest in all my dealings, 

I can never experience fear.

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Day 100 Value of Lightness

Day 100

Value : Lightness

"To consider problems to be a game is to move forward with lightness."

Contemplation

People consider challenging situations to be problems we need to be rid of.  We often avoid the situation or the people involved and we wish that everything would change.  After the challenge has passed, we tend to feel drained.

Application

If I understand that problems are just a game, I will be able to play whatever part I have to.   Then even when the most difficult problem comes my way, I can give my best because I understand the significance of what is happening.  I feel light and remain happy.  Because I never allow the problem to take control of me, I am able to master it.

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Thought for today February 9

Before performing any task, stop for a moment, think of the effect it will have, and then begin.

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Day 99 Value of Love

Day 99

Value of Love

"Words filled with good wishes bring change in others."

Contemplation

When we correct people, we often find that our words have little effect.  We are so caught up with our own expectations that we fail to understand the other person.  Then we don't get what we want, and the relationship can become strained.

Application

When I combine good wishes with the words I speak, love emerges.  Whatever is spoken with love is free from selfishness and negativity and has a powerful effect on others.  Only words spoken out of love can bring about a change in others - and in myself.

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Thought for today February 8

When there is faith and victory in the mind, success can be gained. 

If the thoughts are weak, there is defeat.

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Thought for today February 7

The only way to gain respect is to give it first.

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Day 98 Value of Fulfilling promises

Day 98

Value : Fulfilling Promises

"To make my promise practical brings benefit at each step." 

Contemplation

We often make promises to ourselves and others.  Although we are sincere at the time, the promise never actually gets fulfilled.  The promise is wasted when we do not translate intentions into action.

Application

When I make a promise to bring about a change in myself I need to act immediately, making a practical plan that will help me turn the promise into reality.  I also need to make sure I understand why fulfilling that promise is important for me.  I need to keep reminding myself of what I have committed to do until I accomplish it.

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Thought for today February 6

A person who is crooked can never enjoy real peace of mind.

His tricks tie him into knots.

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Day 97 Value of Self-Control

Day 97

Value : Self-Control

"Real control means having control over the self."

Contemplation

When we talk about control, we usually think about controlling others or situations.  We rarely consider self-control - it sounds too difficult and painful. So it becomes tricky to change or adapt our thoughts, words and behavior and difficult to interest ourselves in self-control.

Application

To have control over myself means being a master.  My thoughts, words and behavior need to be ruled by my orders.  This is real self-control.  To do this, I need to practice being a master and not to become a slave to anything.  The more I practice the consciousness of being a master, the more everything that is mine will naturally obey my orders.

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Thought for today February 5

Give a lot of time to the improvement 

of yourself, 

then there is no time to criticise others.

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Thought for today February 4

If your face is full of worry, 

you will cause others to worry. 

Is this a good thing?

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Day 96 Value of Positivity

Day 96 

Value : Positivity

"The power of stability can transform any situation."

Contemplation

Our first reaction to a difficult situation is often negative.  There is a tendency to be carried away in strom of negative thoughts.  Such thoughts are of no use and lead us further from the solution.

Application

Thinking one postive thought everyday helps me to maintain stability.  Constant practice will help me remain stable even in the most difficult circumstances.  It enables me to prepare for any situation that comes my way, and equips me with the vigilance and tools I need to overcome difficulties.

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Day 95 Value of Enthusiasm

Day 95 

Value : Enthusiasm

"Being constantly enthusiastic helps others progress."

Contemplation

Problems can make us feel weighed down with negative thoughts.  Heaviness of mind prevents us from moving forward with enthusiasm and then we find it difficult to help others progress.

Application

Whatever the circumstances I am faced with, I need to make special efforts to maintain enthusiasm.  Enthusiasm gives me courage, which helps me use my unique talents to benefit others.  I will then begin to discover new resources within me, which can be used for everyone's benefit.

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