Quotations & Reflections
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“Spiritual life begins in the way we treat people every day.”
Spiritual growth is expressed through everyday conduct—kindness, responsibility, patience and sincere service to the people around us.
“The test of use of time is not intensity for one moment, but usefulness, steadiness and life-giving effect over time.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on use of time; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“Growth is often quiet: protect one period each day for the responsibility that matters most, then repeat the correction until it becomes natural.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on use of time; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“Before asking whether others understand your ideal, ask whether your own conduct makes use of time easier to recognize.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on use of time; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“A value becomes part of character when time gains value when attention is tied to purpose instead of merely filled with activity, even on an ordinary day.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on use of time; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“Let use of time become visible in the next useful thing you do, not only in the words you admire.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on use of time; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“The test of humility and correctability is not intensity for one moment, but usefulness, steadiness and life-giving effect over time.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on humility and correctability; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“Growth is often quiet: when corrected, separate the useful information from the discomfort of hearing it, then repeat the correction until it becomes natural.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on humility and correctability; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.
“Before asking whether others understand your ideal, ask whether your own conduct makes humility and correctability easier to recognize.”
An editorial paraphrase for reflection on humility and correctability; it is not presented as a verbatim quotation of Sree Sree Thakur.