When Ego Dies We Have No Enemy. We have to discard the negative aspects of existence, such as likes and dislikes. Having very strong opinions, either positive or negative, destabilizes the mind. Absence of duality is inspiration. When our ego dies our center shifts from the ego to witnessing. When we transcend the obstacles and obstructions of ego then all other problems vanish. When all worldly tendencies, including our samskaras die, then we're liberated. If we're always into the play of personality then when will we grow? We should be happy and jovial, but always be in consciousness and Absolute nature. The wise don't get turned on and turned
off by things of life. They live in a state of transcendence, hence
all their ego problems Ego love is possessive and very controlling. In that we experience all the duality, all the love / hate. If love gives pain, it means we are in our ego. Ego-play and personality-play makes our mind a spooky house of restlessness. The favorable and unfavorable sensations of ego create nothing but instability. When we are in soul consciousness there is security and commitment in a loving and living situation. We have to be vigilant of our own pitfalls. Ego is a habit. We pick it up unconsciously and it makes us miserable. We have to turn off the switch of anger and hostility in our mind. Then we will radiate joy and witness every situation from the state of Supreme consciousness. When we enhance our abilities, devoid of ego, then we will conquer anxiety and pain. Supreme consciousness makes a vast and forgiving heart, whereas ego creates a stingy heart and mind. That's why we should remain in our center of consciousness. To get rid of our ego we must first become a witness to it. Then our problems will be finished. Getting rid of the ego is an active process. True open-mindedness is living in the vastness of consciousness. When we are open only to the ego, we live in uncongenial, ego-filled pain. When we live on the consciousness level, our heart will be open, our mind will be open and our life will be very happy. We will have balance in our behavior. We will be modest, egoless, and we will not be temperamental, which is the quality of an unsteady mind. Turning on and off comes from the ego state of mind. It has nothing to do with who we really are. Living skillfully means to apply the freshness of spirit energy. Apply your mind to inspiration. Don't apply it to your likes and dislikes. Some people make hassles out of nothing and other people make hassles into nothing. Humility is not weakness. Humility is egolessness. We have to be dispassionate to be compassionate. Three things go hand-in-hand: inspiration, self-development and service. The secret of happiness is hard work. When we pamper our feelings, we deny ourselves health and happiness. Self-importance is a poor substitute for spiritual energy. All our expressions should be egoless and filled with compassion. Our ego is vindictive. Our spirit is not. When we stop making excuses for ourselves we will find peace and happiness. We should never deny ourselves soul food, satsang or fellowship, in spite of human failures, follies and slips and slides. People who lead a life of internal simplicity do not get bogged down with the pettiness of life. Self-discipline is when we remove all the negative qualities of ego. When we put soul first, we develop confidence in our abilities and real potential. If your mind is in a focused state, healing will take place. Nothing is greater than inner peace. Don't try to defend your image. Try to perfect your nature. Being alert is wisdom in action. Humility takes away frustration. Sparkle your soul with good thoughts and good actions. A saint is one who can see through the temporary and not get involved in it. In the state of selflessness, nothing is left but wisdom. Compassion is linking love and truth together. Service is love made manifest. The secret to happiness is to live without images. Make cheerfulness your constant companion. Create an environment of harmony in the mind so that healing can take place. When we drop "me," we gain the Absolute. Humility is the first step to liberation. Start each day with positivity. End each day with gratitude. Project hope, love, peace and prosperity. Nurturing our spirit inspires us. Pampering our feelings makes us tired. Flaking off and spacing out ruin our health and prosperity. Stop soft addictions. They are a killer in the long-run. Our fight is with ignorance, not with one another. Life may be filled with challenges, but to lose courage is the highest crime. If you can live with yourself peacefully, you can face any challenge in life. Time is only your friend if you don't waste it. Enthusiasm must be tempered with awareness. Be strict with your mind so that you can be at ease with yourself. Peace comes to the person who stops looking outside himself for happiness. Leave no choices for your mind except inspiration, positivity, and happiness. Everyday we have to renew ourselves with inspiration. To face difficulty with confidence is success. To fear difficulty is failure. Find a reason to laugh at yourself. It will make you healthier. With complacency, nothing is improved. Intensity for excellence is the hallmark of an extraordinary human being. When we get excited about what we want to do, we lose sight of what we need to do. Happiness is stolen away from one who is dependent on circumstance. We should live in our hearts, not in our expectations. Good words are only as good as the actions that go with them. Miracles happen when you put into practice the positive things you say. Selfish people are opportunists. You may be their next opportunity. The happiness we seek in impermanent things is also impermanent. Where there is a will, there is a way. But where there are excuses, there is no way out. When we are fussy we put hurdles in front of ourselves and limit our potential. Our potential is greater than our habit channels. When we give up the idea of ownership and doership, we are the inheritor of the greatest freedom. It's not what we like to do, it's what we need to do that leads us to a heavenly state. It's a sign of greatness never to get discouraged. We should always do better now than we did in the last moment. Motivation is the first step to success. Delivery is the second. Minor setbacks are nothing. They should inspire us to do better now. What you say only carries weight, if you are living it. A wise person may change his decision, but he never changes his principles. The decision making process should not be clouded by our limited perception. Impulsive thinking takes you away from long range benefits. Good qualities make a person beautiful not just a face or body. What we think limits what we will become. Nobody was born competent. We become competent through effort. Excitement may get you going, but its enthusiasm that keeps you going. It is not worth losing our peace of mind for anybody or anything. If we do not laugh at ourselves, this whole crazy world will drive us to depression. If we don't make today's mistake tomorrow, we have perfected something. Move with inspiration, not restlessness. If we do not keep pace with those who are improving, we are left far behind with our faults. If you don't let yourself down, nobody will have to pick you up. If you don't lean on people with bad habits, you won't fall when they do. Self-respect is the reward of self-discipline. To be happy, stop mental bickering and inspire yourself and others. There is no problem that you cannot conquer if you inspire yourself. Inspiration is the first step to happiness. When the waves of life hit us, we should be shaped by them, not broken by them. Changing for the better is an ongoing process. It is one thing to know the right words. It is another thing to do the right action. Good words never go to waste. Bad words always become a source of regret. Good attitudes are as important as breathing. Life is a very precious gift. It should not be wasted in useless activity of the mind. The mature mind looks for lessons. The immature mind looks for diversions. Wise people learn from the mistakes of others. Fools don't even learn from their own mistakes. The only time you do not need to exercise is when you are dead. Self-discipline is the first requirement for good health. If you have a good habit, keep it up. If you have a bad habit, give it up. Be driven by inner inspiration rather than outer stimulation. Yesterday's mistake is not today's problem. It is today's lesson. An extraordinary person doesn't need to follow the crowd. Help make the situation better. Don't just complain about it. Before we can improve our situation we have to first improve ourselves. Don't wait for good luck to happen to you. By that time all the stars will have fallen. As much as you practice controlling the mind, that much happiness you will obtain. No man is perfect, but no man has a right to remain in his imperfections. Bad attitudes make us remorseful. Good attitudes make us resourceful. Turn your problems into challenges. Never accept defeat as a solution. Worry is a waste of time. It takes us away from inspiration. Some people make things happen. Some people watch things happen. Some people wonder what happened. Some don't know anything happened! To avoid Pampers, we have to stop pampering ourselves. We should be proactive so we are not embarrassed by our own lethargy. Compassion means universal care, warmth and forgiveness. We choose tomorrow's health by what we put into our mouths today. A good mental attitude is very important. Never have self-defeating self-talk. You have to control the mind. Otherwise, you will spend the whole day running after it. He is a true achiever who gains peace and success at the same time. Boredom is the result of not wanting to put energy into the betterment of life. We did not come to this earth planet to fight with one another. We came to this planet to help one another. The decision making process should not be clouded by our limited perception. Kick the habit of frantically following foolish fantasies. If you have greed, you don't need any other enemies. Lack of enthusiasm leads to lost opportunities. If we are not inspired, we are always tired. The reward of our own motivation is self-improvement, not self-appreciation. Application of knowledge makes life free from stress. Always keep your attitude up and your weight down. We can make our mind and our life a heavenly state by weakening our own ego. Always try to do a little more than you think you can. Over time you will see that you have grown. The more grateful we are, the more gracious we become. All of the battles inside of us are lack of inspiration. There are no unimportant jobs, no unimportant people, no unimportant acts of kindness. Always do better now than you did in the last moment. When the mind is full of Spirit Energy there is no room for ego and negative expressions. Anger is a sign of weakness. Self-control is a sign of strength. Attractiveness comes from inside. Beauty exists in character. Be positive! Anxiety destroys the joy of daily life. Become alert! Not inert. Moods originate from wanting something for ourselves. By simplifying our life, our mind becomes very peaceful and content. Being in focus means to exploit our inner potential to improve our physical, mental and spiritual health. The best part of our life is the good that we do. To stay away from our moods we have to keep ourselves inspired all the time. Be humble and patient, but not complacent. Anger begins with stupidity and ends with feeling sorry. Bad habits lead to self-hate. Good habits lead to self-esteem. Don't stop being happy. Stop being moody! Stop orbiting around ego. Orbit around the Supreme Force Field. The nature of moodiness is to go up and down continuously. Since moods do not subside, we should not wait for them to settle down or go away. Instead, we should get out of moodiness by putting out good energy. The best entertainment for the mind is the pursuit of excellence. Creation has given us only one day at a time, so we cannot waste today. Deliberately choose the best standards for yourself. Every moment blossoms for those who inspire themselves. Freedom comes from self-discipline. Good habits are the foundation of happiness. Happiness is a state of being, not a pursuit. Improving yourself should never stop at any age. Jealousy eats up good qualities. Love is shown by our actions, not by our words. Mental and physical pain can only be conquered by putting out good energy. No problem is insurmountable if you constantly inspire yourself. One who has no desire cannot be controlled. People do not see what you say—they see what you do. Change for the better. Then others can learn from your example. Despair only comes when you are attached to what is going on between the ears. Fools repent after they have made a mistake. Wise people prevent mistakes from happening. Good things do not just happen. You have to work hard for them. Humility destroys anger. If you do better today than yesterday, then tomorrow holds great promise for you. Liberation is freedom from selfish desires. The mature mind looks for lessons. The immature mind looks for diversions. Nothing gets better if we keep accepting our faults. Prevent! Don't repent! The poorest way to look for love is to seek sympathy for your pain. Reflection is seeking the fertile ground of the mind. Running away from a situation does not solve it.
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