Any pleasure gained by means other than mental control weakens the body.

Peace is not just the absence of war and conflict; it goes well beyond that. Peace must be fostered within the individual, within the family and within society. Simply transferring the world's nuclear weapons to a museum will not in itself bring about world peace. The nuclear weapons of the mind must first be eliminated.

Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.

When we raise one hand to say "bye-bye" we are gesturing that we are going apart from each other, whereas when we join our palms and bow our head, our hearts become closer.

Writing a diary every evening before going to bed is a good habit. We can record in the diary how much time we have devoted to our spiritual practice. The diary should be written in a way that helps us see our mistakes and correct them. It should not be a mere document of other peoples' faults or our daily transactions.

If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God's ever flowing grace.

To awaken spiritual unity, and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature, is the true goal of human life.