Fierce Determination and Gentle Humility are the ornaments which make one attractive in the eyes of the Lord.

I try to maintain balance and apply principles the best I can in my daily life. What is the difference between material and spiritual? We are taught that, "God is perfect, ultimately everything that comes from God is perfect." If we fail to recognize something's relationship with the ultimate source, we fail to recognize how to live and utilize things in harmony with God's grace.

Even if you want one drop of respect you have to take birth in this material world again.

I we are looking for God or an opportunity to learn and enrich our lives in every situation, we will find that, but if we are looking for how am I enjoying or suffering, we are subject to endless frustration

Materialism is the consciousness of wanting to exploit and enjoy.

In giving respect we can be very happy, because we can do it in all situations. When we expect respect we are miserable, because it is not that everyone in every situation will respect us.

When you advance in Krishna Consciousness it is more difficult to tolerate being honored than to tolerate being dishonored.