As mentioned in yesterday\u2019s tip, discouragement is of the ego. It is a very successful ego trick, because it can lead us to let go of the practice that awakens.<\/p>\n
Today I would like to share several quotes from masters. These quotes all make the same point: Complete awakening is possible for you if you make it the priority in your life.<\/p>\n
From Nisargadatta Maharaj:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe desire to find the Self will surely be fulfilled, provided you want nothing else.\u201d<\/p>\n
Questioner: How is the person removed?
\nMaharaj: By determination. Understand that it must go and wish it to go; it shall go if you are earnest about it.<\/p>\n
\u201cTry. One step at a time is easy. Energy flows from earnestness.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mind will rebel in the beginning, but with patience and perseverance it will yield and keep quiet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Questioner: I have tried many times and failed.
\nMaharaj: Try again. If you keep on trying, something may happen. But if you don\u2019t, you are stuck.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll will come as you go on. Take the first step first.\u201d<\/p>\n
From The Supreme Yoga Vasistha:<\/p>\n
\u201cOne should never yield to laziness but strive to attain liberation, seeing that life is ebbing away every moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cConstantly seek to discover the supreme peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBy their own self-effort millions of beings have attained liberation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wayfarer does not despair at the sight of the long road ahead but takes one step at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBy persistent effort the impossible becomes possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
From The Way of Mastery, Chapter 10:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe point of all of this is simple. I want to convey to you, yet again, that the life I lived as a man was not unlike your very own. \u2026 If there be anything that I can give unto you, it is simply this: \u2026 I have overcome the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are the one who decides.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of your mind, all of your energy, all of your gifts, all of your very awareness must become committed to being the presence of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wisest of students are those that hear the word and put it into practice, diligently, for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I can promise you, if you will take up such a path \u2013 simply, joyfully, gently, patiently \u2013 the end of your journey is certain.\u201d<\/p>\n