“But man as a person, the same man, gains mastery over egocentric self-confinement by disclosing a universe in himself...Personality is a universe, it is filled with universal content.” MenPersonsSelfUniversePersonalityGainsUniversalFilledMasteryEgocentricConfinement Author:Nikolai Berdyaev
“Whatever the dictates of fashion, it seems that those who take the trouble to gain mastery over what happens in consciousness do lead a happier life.” SeemsHappensConsciousnessTroubleFashionGainsMasteryHappier Life Book:Flow: the psychology of optimal experience Source: Flow: the psychology of optimal experience
“On the other hand, I have never before so learned to know the Lord Jesus as a tender, loving Friend, who never forsakes us or casts us off when we are bad, but rather helps us to gain the mastery over sin.” KnowsHelpingHandsJesusSinLordGainsCastsMasteryForsakeLoving Friends Book:A Prisoner and Yet... Source: A Prisoner and Yet...
“When people learn to master their feelings, they can soon learn to master their reflections and thoughts in the degree requisite for attaining the objects they are seeking. But while they yield to a feeling or spirit that distracts their minds from a subject they wish to study and learn, so long they will never gain the mastery of their minds.” PeopleMindLongFeelingsSpiritWishStudySubjectsObjectsMastersDegreesReflectionGainsSeekingYieldMastery Book:Journal of Discourses Source: Journal of Discourses
“Peace, or freedom from conflict, is the absolute core of happiness. It is in learning to watch our sense of peace that we avoid unhappiness. All forms of misery are heralded by a frame of mind that must become immediately recognizable if we are ever to gain mastery in happiness...Take the time to look in your heart and be clear. Walk through life being clear. Practice doing each thing in peace.” IfsMindLooksHeartHappinessFormPassionPeaceWalksWatchesPracticeClearConflictGainsAbsolutesMiseryCoreUnhappinessMasteryFrame Of Mind Author:Hugh Prather
“Joys and sorrows are time-born and cannot last. Therefore, do not be perturbed by these. The greater the difficulties and obstructions, the more intense will be your endeavor to cling to His feet and the more will your prayer increase from within. And when the time is ripe, you will gain mastery over this power.” WisdomLastsSpiritualJoyBornPrayerGreaterFeetSorrowGainsDifficultyIncreaseIntenseEndeavorMasteryOur PrayersRipeObstructionJoys And Sorrows Author:Anandamayi Ma