When you are in a place of light in you, and I am in a place of light in me, we are in the place where the entire universe dwells … we are one. Namaste. “Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone; and as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give others the permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” — Marianne Williamson quoted by Nelson Mandela “The yogi realizes that his life and all its activities are part of the divine action in nature, manifesting and operating in the form of man. In the beating of his pulse and rhythm of his respiration, he recognizes the flow of the seasons and the throbbing of universal life…” — BKS Iyengar “While we practice conscious breathing, our thinking will slow down, and we can give ourselves a real rest. Most of the time, we think too much, and mindful breathing helps us to be calm, relaxed and peaceful. It helps us stop thinking so much and stop being possessed by sorrows of the past and worries about the future. It enables us to be in touch with life, which is wonderful in the present moment.” — “Peace is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh “Do not seek to have everything that happens as you wish, but wish for everything to happen as it actually does happen, and your life will be serene.” — Epictetus “One can be in a condition of balance, which comes from the pure simplicity of taking whatever comes as it comes and doing what is worth doing in any circumstance. It is an extraordinarily beautiful state of mind and heart, which takes things in this manner. This equanimity or equality of spirit the Gita describes as 'yoga' - in the literal sense of that word, a unified state. It is this unified state in which the unity of the Spirit obtains and manifests it potentialities and harmony.” — “Seeking Wisdom” by N. Sri Ram “Live each present moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each instant.” — Yogananda “…Surround me with your loving arms…hold me in your heart. Let me know that I am loved and that I can love. Show me that no matter where I go that I come and go in You. I am never out of your loving presence. That you are the smile behind the smile, the touch behind the touch, the kiss behind the kiss…You are the constant presence I forget until I remember, and when I remember my Self, I remember You. I sing your Name. What else can I think of? You ARE Love. And I AM You. ” — "Ma Durga" by Krishna Das “If you wish the world to become loving and compassionate, become loving and compassionate yourself. If you wish to diminish fear in the world, diminish your own. These are the gifts that you can give.” — “Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav “Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu. May all beings, everywhere, be happy and free and may the thoughts and actions of our lives contribute to that happiness and to that freedom for all. ” — Indian mantra