What is self-confidence? I will tell you what it is: it is the little glass window through which you may look and see the real manpower within your body. Self-confidence is self-discovery—finding out who you are and what you can do. It is the banishment of fear. It is the acquirement of mental courage. It …
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While we spend much time ‘making up’ our faces to ensure our appearance is beautiful for others, we forget to make up our minds. This is not about making decisions. Making up our mind means ensuring that our thoughts are positive and our feelings towards others are filled with good wishes. When we do, others …
The one who is tireless, works quietly to make changes in themselves and others. When things go wrong, tirelessness enables me to work toward bringing about a change without complaining. Like when we add bricks to build a foundation no one notices the actual work, but the result speaks for itself. Sometimes it can be …
1. Beauty is not a guarantee to marriage.2. Falling Sick does not mean you are about to die.3. Getting rich is not the definition of prosperity.4 Building a nice house is not enjoying luxury.5. Sleeping on an expensive bed does not bring you sound sleep.6. Driving a new car is not a guarantee that you …
If you ever find yourself defending a position, explaining why, or justifying anything, it means you have been defeated. It means you have not been able to accept the others point of view, or the fact that you may be wrong. Fear has conquered your mind and your heart. Your defences are up and you …
Many successful men and women claim they are “self-made.” But the fact is that no one reaches the pinnacle without help. Once you have set your definite major goal for success — and taken your first steps to achieve it — you find yourself receiving help from many unexpected quarters. You must be prepared to …
Our world is loud, the pings and the beeps, the chatter and the clatter, and that’s why silence is the most sought after luxury. As Jane Austen writes, “Let us have the luxury of silence.” Here’s how: carve out some time to experience silence, every day. You can: immerse in the stillness of an early …
If your mind has any limited desires, they will not allow you to become content. When you are walking in the sun, your shadow goes ahead of you and if you try to catch it, you won’t be able to. When you turn around, your shadow will follow you. In the same way, desires attract …
True non-violence means never hurting others even through words. Most of us make a great effort not to hurt people physically, but sometimes we hurt others through our words, often accidently. Today I will really think about the consequence of my words before I speak and consider how they might hurt others, I will also …
Just as we put the rubbish out for collection, in the same way, at the same time, we can also put out the rubbish from our minds and hearts. Throw out the wasteful thoughts and get rid of all the toxic emotions that have piled up. And, remember once you’ve put the rubbish out, don’t …