Inner Strength

“Make a firm decision: ‘Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.” -Mata Amritanandamayi

“Never look back. Always look ahead. Review only success.” -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

 “To develop the habit to make the best use out of every situation. Every situation is God sent. With this supreme wisdom of life, any situation can be used to our advantage and regarded as a blessing of Mother Nature.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

“A man can be recognized as a human being by his worthy character. A human being is in fact a traveller towards the realization of the superman. Each one should advance with his gaze fixed in this direction… Although God has enveloped man by the veil of ignorance, He has also provided for him a door to Knowledge. By passing through that door man can attain to liberation.” -Sri Anandamayi Ma

Inner strength is the birthright of every human being. It exists at the very basis of our mind, in the transcendental field of pure being. Pure consciousness is the source of unbounded intelligence, harmony, creativity, bliss and peace. The experience of pure consciousness increases our inner strength. It is the purity of our consciousness that imbues our lives with the inner strength to rise above every obstacle and forge ahead to accomplish the goals we desire. Even when we encounter setbacks on our way, our inner strength enables us not to give up. We see that there are challenges we may have to face.

Inner strength is based on health and harmony between mind and body. Our emotions have a stable foundation if our mind and body are functioning in harmony with natural law. Disease results from lack of harmony, lack of ease, lack of balance. Ill health decreases our strength. Inner strength must be diligently nurtured by a good daily routine, a nourishing diet, a life-supporting type of job that supports both the individual and the environment. Inner strength grows by referring back to the experience of pure consciousness on a regular basis. With inner strength, the door to Knowledge is opened.

Inner strength develops as we grow towards higher states of consciousness. We find that over time, we can do less and accomplish more because the universe supports the fulfilment of our desires. We become the master of our destiny as our life moves in accordance with the will of God. We become a willing instrument of the Divine Will. Inner strength is the quality of a true leader. It is expressed by their natural inclination to serve. A tree heavily laden with fruit naturally bows down. In the same way, an individual of inner strength established in his true being, offers his life to serve the best interests of humanity.