Some Amma Quotes for Christmas & Thanks to everyone for sharing

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Namaste,

 

When my partner and I get into a hassle, eventually we just say:

Amma is allowing our stuff to come up so that we have no choice but

to seek refuge in Silence where Amma resides.

 

peace and love,

amarnath

~~~~~ Amma Quotes :

 

When you are in the midst of an upsetting situation, can you simply

observe what is happening? Can you stop thinking that someone is

insulting and abusing you? Can you forget that you are being treated

unfairly and let go of the wish to do something about it? Don't be

abusive. Don't react. Try to realise that the real problem is not what

is happening, but how you are reacting to it. When you see that you

are going to react negatively, at this point, pause. Stop talking. Say

to your mind, 'No, don't say anything now. You will get a better

opportunity to present the whole matter in a more effective way. But

now you keep quiet for the time being.' During this pause, try to

think of something positive, something elevating, something sweet,

something that you consider unforgettable. Try to recall a pleasant

event or memory. Focus all your energies, all your thoughts on that.

If you can do this, you won't be bothered or angered by the ridiculous

words and unbearable face of the other person. ~ Amma

 

There is only one Atman. It is all-pervasive. When our minds become

expansive, we will merge with It. Then selfishness and ego will

vanish. Everything is equal. Children, without wasting a single

moment, serve others, especially destitute people. Without expecting

anything from others, serve them freely. ~ Ammachi, For My Children,

p86 (0598)

 

"Children, the pain that you feel upon being reprimanded for an error

is not the fault of the person who scolds you. Pleasure and pain

belong to the ego. Your ego is hurt, that is why you feel pain." ~

Ammachi, Awaken Children, Vol.4 p207 (0193)

 

Listening is possible only when you are empty within. ~ Amma

 

Searching for God outside ourselves is like trying to catch fish by

emptying the ocean. Therefore, become introspective and look within.

~ Amma

 

When your heart is full of innocent love, you are absent; the ego is

absent. In that state, only love is present. In that state,

individuality disappears and you become one with the Lord. You become

as innocent as a child. When a child offers something, it cannot be

rejected because a child's love is untainted and pure. When you dwell

in pure innocent love, there are no dual feelings like pure or impure,

good or bad, and so forth. There is only love. Pure love cannot be

rejected. ~ Amma

 

The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different

pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each

reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly

are, we will see ourselves in all people. It is Amma's prayer that

you all succeed in this ~ Amma

 

"This word 'impossible' is a curse on mankind. Try to remove the

curse, work hard, and you will see that nothing is impossible." ~ Amma

 

"Behind all great and unforgettable events is the heart. Love and a

selfless attitude underlie all truly great deeds." ~ Amma

 

"What is the use of fixing excess stamps on a letter if we don't

write the address? Doing chanting and meditation without

concentration is like this. However, do not give up. Keep trying and

concentration will improve." ~ Amma