Journey to Self-Realization: Collected Talks and Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life – Volume 3

As a mortal being you are limited, but as a child of God you are unlimited.

The scientific man or the businessman or anyone seeking success would accomplish more if he concentrated upon increasing the receptive quality of his brain cells, instead of depending just on books and college work for his progress. The world starts with books and outside methods, but you should start by increasing the receptivity of your intuition

Destructive doubt is paralyzing. It inhibits constructive thought and the power of will. It blocks receptivity to the beneficent workings of higher forces and laws in the universe, and to the ever-ready-to-help grace of God. It produces an inner disquietude and sense of hopelessness. It resists progress and rejects ideas on the whims of ignorance,

Soul wealth lasts forever in the bank of eternity, and you can draw happiness from it any time.

The foundation of friendship is not secured in one life; many lives are needed to build the mansion of friendship. It is built with souls you have known before, life after life. That is why, from among the throngs, Jesus called his disciples to him one by one—those whom he had known before. They met again in the bosom of eternal friendship.

You must find your vocation. By contact with the Cosmic Vibration in meditation3 you will be led to the goal that is right for you; you will be led to the work you ought to do. Concentrate upon making yourself proficient in that.

First, determine what your goal is; ask divine aid to direct you to the right action whereby your objective will be fulfilled; then meditate. Afterward, act according to the inner direction that you receive; then you will attain what you want.

Connect your concentration with God. Concentration is everything. First go within; learn to focus your mind and to feel the power of God. Then go after material success. If you want health, first go to God and connect yourself with the Life behind all life; then apply laws of health. You will see that this is much more effective than relying solely

Whenever you want to know something, don’t start with data—retire within and concentrate. Seek guidance from within.