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A friend sent me an America’s Got Talent YouTube video last week. It was from a year ago, so I may or may not have seen it before. Regardless, when I watched it I started crying. The child’s singing touched my heart as so often happens when I watch that show. I hope you enjoy it too.
Amma is an internationally known humanitarian and spiritual leader. I met her in June of 1989 and have spent time with her every year since then. From time to time, I share Amma quotes on my blog. This is one of those times.
In real prayer there is nothing to ask, nothing to demand, no suggestions. Real prayer is sincere surrender.
When going to bed recollect the day’s activities and try to discriminate between the good and bad.
Never be depressed seeing the obstacles on your path. You have the lamp of faith with you. Light it.
The attitude “I will only accept success” is wrong. Learn to also accept the responsibility of defeat.
If we look at the world with eyes of wisdom and give solace to the suffering through compassionate hands, we will surely reach the shore of peace and bliss.
Amma is an internationally known humanitarian and spiritual leader. I met her in June of 1989 and have spent time with her every year since then. (I was going to add except in 2020 but then I remembered I was with her in India in January 2020!) From time to time, I share Amma quotes on my blog. This is one of those times.
Traveling by bus, we see many things on the way and just let them pass by. Watch the thoughts of your minds in the same way.
Never forget God. Never forget your real Source. Never move away from the real center within you.
In times of tragedies, our duty is to lend a helping hand to those in grief and thus light lamps of kindness and compassion.
Grace is the factor that brings the right result to your actions, at the right time and in the right proportion.
Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.
Photo Source: Amma’s Facebook Page
When I was looking for something else on YouTube a few minutes ago, it occurred to me that a group video which had been made as a gift for Amma might be on it. And it was! The video was posted in August of 2020. Ten thousand participants from 360 cities and 39 countries were involved in making it.
I haven’t watched any of the new season of America’s Got Talent or Britain’s Got Talent. Then earlier today, a friend sent me a link for a video that shows three of the performances of the person who recently won Britain’s Got Talent. Within a few minutes of starting to watch it, tears were pouring from my eyes. Tears of appreciation, tears that come when my heart is touched. As I was putting together this post, I watched it again. More tears. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
I’ve seen quite a few Amma quotes recently that I have wanted to share. I decided I would put them all in one post!
Having the freedom to decide how to act, we should exercise the faculty of discrimination to choose the right actions and attitude.
Pray: Let the music of peace and harmony be heard everywhere.
It is pure love and selfless service that sustains this universe.
We must cultivate a spiritual culture that respects and worships the sanctity of all beings.
Patience, constant enthusiasm and firm determination are necessary factors for success.
September 21 was the International Day of Peace. This was Amma’s message that day.
Let there be goodness, prosperity, health, happiness, peace, and abundance for everyone. May Mother Nature forgive our mistakes and bless us with a year in which there are no natural disasters. May everyone’s stomach be full and may everyone have a roof over his head. May there be peace on every corner of the earth. Let us sow good thoughts and reap good actions. Let us sow good actions and reap good habits. From good habits and behaviour, we can build a beautiful life. Through living a good life, we can rewrite our destiny. The strength, courage and goodness to overcome difficult situations is inherent within each of us. We need to awaken them. If we have a heart that doesn’t lose hope and a mind that’s always cheerful, we will be able to see newness and find happiness in everything. If we are able to be loving, friendly and content, there can be no greater cause for celebration. May all of you become messengers of love and peace in this world! May grace fill your lives with peace and happiness! – Amma
Link to Video Message https://youtu.be/hU-Wvw9t79U
A friend sent me this video this morning. It is SO powerful. I’ve heard the song sung by Cynthia Erivo many times and get chills every time I listen to it. The kids who are singing in this video do an excellent job and the added video clips add another level of power.
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