Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
Mata AmritanandamayiJust as food and sleep are necessary for the body, spiritual understanding is needed for a healthy mind.
Mata AmritanandamayiWe are not isolated islands, we are connected links in a chain. Each kind word, each smiling face, each good action, benefits our neighbor, nation, world. Let us pray and meditate together and we shall reach the shore of peace, spreading the sweet holy fragrance of love and vibrations of unity and harmony. Tuning our minds to the supreme consciousness, let us open our hearts and chant the words, "May everyone everywhere be happy."
Mata AmritanandamayiNo one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.
Mata AmritanandamayiChildren, we should visit homes of the poor, orphanages and hospitals from time to time. We should take our family members along and offer assistance and look after the welfare of inmates. A word spoken with love and concern will give them more comfort than any amount of money. That will lead to the expansion of our hearts as well.
Mata Amritanandamayi