Thoughts Are Things - Part 36

You can’t change the world
but you can change your attitude. 

When you change your attitude
you change your world.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: This is wonderful wisdom and so helpful, especially when you're faced with a challenge and you think you don't have the resources to meet it.  

Look at your thoughts - are they supporting you?

Now check your attitude - is it negative or positive?

Take Swami's advice change your attitude to change your perspective and see what happens. 

If you have any insights that you would like to share please do - I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

To purchase the book 'Thought Are Things' & for information about Swami Durgananda go to:www.samatayoga.com.au
 
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Thoughts Are Things - Part 35

As I look outward into the world I am but a speck.
When I turn inward the entire universe is but a bubble
in the ocean of my soul.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: Swami's wisdom on true perspective is awesome!!!

If you have any insights you would like to share, please comment. I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

To purchase the book 'Thought Are Things' & for information about Swami Durgananda go to:www.samatayoga.com.au
 
To read Swami's articles go to: http://samatasamashtidharma.blogspot.com.au/
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Thoughts Are Things - Part 34

Whether you think you can succeed or not you are right.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: I love this wisdom; it’s succinct and true as an arrow. 

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

To purchase the book 'Thought Are Things' & for information about Swami Durgananda go to:www.samatayoga.com.au
 
To read Swami's articles go to: http://samatasamashtidharma.blogspot.com.au/
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Thoughts Are Things - Part 33

Normally one is not conscious of the workings of the mind. 

Most actions are performed subconsciously. 

 Therefore to be spiritual and take control of the mind you must develop

introspective powers which will give you insight to 
the working of the mind. 

 Then when this is accomplished
no thought however insignificant will go unnoticed.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: Definition of introspection, noun [mass noun]

• the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes:  quiet introspection can be extremely valuable  http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/introspection?q=introspection

Thank you Swami for this wisdom, I understand now how important it is develop insight into the workings of the mind, how important it is to get to know yourself on all levels.   

 Being aware of your thoughts is essential, the mind is powerful and 'thoughts are things'.

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

To purchase the book 'Thought Are Things' & for information about Swami Durgananda go to:www.samatayoga.com.au
 
To read Swami's articles go to: http://samatasamashtidharma.blogspot.com.au/
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Thoughts Are Things - Part 32

You can do and be anything you want to be. 
Know yourself, make friends with yourself.
You are a wonderful person.
The Universal Consciousness dwells within you as you.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: Swami once again shares her wisdom with clarity and focus to assist us on our journey of evolution. Sit within this wisdom to become your true self.

 

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

For more information about Swami Durgananda go to: http://samatayoga.com.au

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 31

Be aware you are separate from the
body and the mind.  You have the power
to direct cosmic energy using the
power of the universe for your own
progression. Understand that it is
helping you to become a complete and
positive entity in all aspects of your life.

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment:  I love these words of wisdom from Swami. 
A good reminder that:  I'm responsible for my own progression and I need to take action. 
And that I'm supported by the universe on my journey to equilibrium on all levels.  
Thank you Swami - this is inspiring!

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

For more information about Swami Durgananda go to: http://samatayoga.com.au

To read Swami's articles go to: http://samatasamashtidharma.blogspot.com.au/

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 30

Attempt to visually pure clean thoughts

permeating your whole being

Defeat the negative with the Positive

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment:  This is wonderful guidance. 

It is very effective in changing a negative attitude into a positive attitude.  

Next time you are feeling negative give it a go, you will discover that in a short period of time your attitude will change and you will be in a positive frame of mind. 

As with all good advice and guidance the most important thing is to remember to follow it! 

If you have any insights and you would like to share them, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

For more information about Swami Durgananda go to: http://samatayoga.com.au

To read Swami's articles go to: http://samatasamashtidharma.blogspot.com.au/

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 29

There is nothing to fear except fear itself.
One must ask who is afraid.
Is it I or Me ?

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: Good point!

It’s Me… that part of me that has kept me small, dull, stagnant and STUCK! 

Fear - my arch enemy. I have given fear too much of my attention, I’ve spent too much of my time and energy stuck in FEAR - immobilised, unable to make decisions, unable to choose a course of action... 

Why? Because I didn’t want to get it wrong, make a mistake, or fail… How could I be so hard on myself?  Life is for living, for learning through experience and we learn from our mistakes. Why was I not letting myself learn?

I’ve made a decision it’s time for me to get to know my fears and turn them into a positive force in my life. As Swami's says "Defeat the negative with the positive".

Fear can be a great motivator, I’m making a conscious choice to redirect the fear energy towards actively achieving my goals, instead of inhibiting them. I accept that at times I'm afraid or fearful, but now I'm going to focus on moving through my fears and breaking through the barriers I’ve built around me that have kept me small. It's time to set myself free...  

Its time to let ' I' develop and grow. Crikey it’s time to get moving…

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

For more information about Swami Durgananda go to: http://samatayoga.com.au

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 28

Don’t waste this life experience

and allow yourself to pass you by

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comment: The thought that I could pass myself by was something I'd never imagined. And it was horrendous to me.  

I was getting upset, what if I had already passed myself by? 

All the things I have been thinking about doing with the people I love, all the things I have been dreaming about doing, saying, making, writing... it all came rushing in and I burst into tears. 

After my meltdown I decided to make some changes to the way I live my life (which I’m revising  regularly)  because I don’t want to pass myself by.  

I choose to live the life I was born to live. If that means I live  life with courage and determination, so be it.  If I'm required to challenge and push through the limitations I have built around me to keep myself small then that's how I will live. I’m now in the process of living large.

Wish me luck...  Amanda

If you have any insights and would like to share, I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

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Thoughts Are Things - Part 27

Look at your habits

the habits of body, mind and soul.

Then ask yourself the question

‘Who is in control’?

Swami Durgananda

Amanda's Comments: 
Great question and being really honest I think my habits have the upper hand at times, & probably more than I'm aware.

If  I replaced my negative habits with positive habits will I be more in control - I'm going to challenge myself to give it a go and see what happens.

If you have any insights you would like to share - I look forward to hearing your thoughts... Amanda 

For more information about Swami Durgananda go to:www.samatayoga.com.au 

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