If we are able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-our life becomes blessed.
We need to focus on our destination. Let the thoughts arising in your mind pass by, like watching scenery through the window of a car. The thoughts cannot affect you if you don't allow them to capture your attention.
If we always maintain the attitude of a beginner, every situation becomes an opportunity for us to learn.
Ask yourself, "Why can't I just smile and be happy?" As long as we carry the burden of the past, we cannot genuinely smile.
Life should be like a pleasure trip. When we see a beautiful sight, a pretty house, or a flower on the way, we look at it and enjoy it. We enjoy the sights but we do not linger there, we simply move on.
There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only a few are willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.
Even if we have everything, if there is no mental peace, we cannot lead a happy life.
When karma (action) is performed with awareness and compassion as its driving force, it accelerates one’s spiritual journey.