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

Man’s great need is to find more time to enjoy nature, to simplify his life and his imaginary necessities, to enjoy the true needs of his existence, to learn to know his children and friends better, and most of all, to know himself and the God who made him.

Business is nothing but serving others materially in the best possible way.

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.

If a need arises, I say, “Well, I must get busy.” But I never wish for anything or undertake any action without first seeking God’s guidance: “Father, I will reason, I will will, I will act, but guide Thou my reason, will, and activity to the right thing that I should do.” Then all the forces of fulfillment work with me. In little things and in big

In order to lead a balanced life, adults must educate themselves to realize that business ambitions should be only for making ourselves and others happy.

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

When something is given to you, know that it is yours only for a little while, and be willing to share it with others. Great trouble lies in coveting more

Thought is the matrix of all creation; thought created everything. If you hold on to that truth with indomitable will, you can materialize any thought.

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.