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Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life

Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life

Mata Amritanandamayi
Life, People, Giving
Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (2014). “Secret Of Inner Peace”, p.125, M A Center

Society is made up of individuals. The thoughts and actions of each individual influence the culture of that society. Instead of waiting for others to improve, we should try to improve ourselves. Once our attitude has changed, we will be able to perceive goodness throughout world. If there is a positive change in us, it will also be reflected in others. It is only what we give that we can hope to get back.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Attitude, Giving, Waiting

If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Relationship, Blessed, Giving
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Amma (2015). “108 Quotes On Bliss”, p.89, M A Center

Remember to set apart at least one hour every day to do some service for others. While the food we eat nurtures our bodies, it is what we give in charity that nurtures our souls. If time is not available daily, reserve at least a few hours every week for some worthwhile act of charity.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Giving, Soul, Charity

Children, pray for the good of everyone. We should pray to God to give a good mind even to those who harm us. One cannot sleep peacefully when there is a theif in the neighborhood. Likewise, when we pray for the well-being of others, it is we who gain peace and quietude. Children, the mantra 'Loka samasta sukhino bhavantu' should be chanted at least once daily.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, Sleep, Giving

It is not good to give money to everyone who begs; give food or clothing instead. They may misuse the money we give for drinks and drugs. We should not give them a chance to err. Try not to see them as beggars, but as God himself.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Giving, Drug, Trying

"Is God a Man or a Woman ?" The answer to this question is neither God is That. But if you must give God a gender, God is more female than male, for he is contained in She.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Spiritual, Men, Giving
amma and rajappa, “0998.Mata Amritanandamayi-Churning Of The Milk Ocean”

Let us take from Nature only what we really need, and try to give back to some extent.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Nature, Giving, Trying
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Amma (2015). “108 Quotes On Nature”, p.69, M A Center

The more you give, the more your heart is filled. Love is a never ending stream.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Love, Heart, Giving
Twitter post from May 11, 2015

If chanting is not possible during a certain task, then pray before starting it: 'Lord, give Your blessing so that I may do this work in a manner that pleases You!' At the end, pray again to the Lord for forgiving any mistakes we may have committed during the task consciously or otherwise.

Mata Amritanandamayi
Mistake, Blessing, Giving

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