Selfless service strengthens the mind so that you can overcome any situation in life.
Where there is concentration, there is harmony. Happiness is derived from concentration of the mind. Whatever we focus on we will become that.
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.
The tree can't emerge until the outer shell of the seed breaks. Similarly, you cannot know the Truth without totally destroying the ego.
The mind always has expectations. In order to experience pure consciousness, this nature of the mind must disappear.
The only way to put an end to the ruler of these negative thoughts and emotions is to develop awareness.
To face different situations in life with presence of mind and mental poise, first we have to train the mind.