If we continuously maintain Self-awareness, we will be able to experience peace and happiness.
The vision of God is possible with the power that is gained through concentration of the mind. At that time we will come to know that God is everywhere, everything is God.
Once we develop the attitude that "I am love, the embodiment of love," then we need not wander in search of peace for peace will come in search of us.
Only those who are humble can receive God's grace. In someone who perceives God's presence in everything, there is no room for the ego. So the first quality we need to develop within ourselves is humility.
It is when you go out into the world and work in various situations that you can see how your mind reacts to different circumstances.
A mind clouded by attachment cannot distinguish between right and wrong.
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.