There is a close relationship between a house full of possessions and a heart full of desires, between a cluttered closet and a crowded schedule, between having no place to put possessions and having no priorities for our life. These are precious clues. They remind us to slow down, to live in the present, to reduce the desires that drain our vitality, to clarify priorities so we can give our time and attention to what matters most. Tragically, in the press of modern life, we have managed to get backwards one of life's most vital truths: people are to be loved; things are to be used.
Eknath EaswaranLasting change happens when people see for themselves that a different way of life is more fulfilling than their present one.
Eknath EaswaranWhen someone at peace and free from hurry enters a room, that person has a calming effect on everyone present.
Eknath EaswaranInstead of looking at difficulties as deprivations, we can learn to recognize them as opportunities for deepening and widening our love.
Eknath EaswaranIn the spiritual lore of India there is a story that the Lord whispered only one word in our ears when he sent us into the world: 'Give.' Give freely of your time, your talent, your resources; give without asking for anything in return. This is the secret of living in joy and security.
Eknath Easwaran