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> [The things we think about, brood on, dwell on, and exult over influence our life in a thousand ways. When we can actually choose the direction of our thoughts instead of just letting them run along the grooves of conditioned…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/the-things-we-think-about-brood-on-dwell-on-and-exult-over-influence/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

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> [Beneath the surface level of conditioned thinking in every one of us there is a single living spirit. The still small voice whispering to me in the depths of my consciousness is saying exactly the same thing as the voice…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/beneath-the-surface-level-of-conditioned-thinking-in-every-one-of-us/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

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## More by Eknath Easwaran

> [When we truly are putting others first, we cannot but feel at peace with ourselves.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/when-we-truly-are-putting-others-first-we-cannot-but-feel-at-peace/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [The real essentials of life - compassion, kindness, good will, forgiveness - are what is fundamental to living as a true human being.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/the-real-essentials-of-life-compassion-kindness-good-will-forgiveness/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [At the beginning of every winter people are careful to install storm windows. These extra panes of glass protect their houses against the bitter…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/at-the-beginning-of-every-winter-people-are-careful-to-install-storm/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [A calm mind releases the most precious capacity a human being can have: the capacity to turn anger into compassion, fear into fearlessness, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/a-calm-mind-releases-the-most-precious-capacity-a-human-being-can/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [Don't think the purpose of meditation is to go deep into consciousness, wrap a blanket around yourself, and say, 'How cozy! I'm going to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/don-t-think-the-purpose-of-meditation-is-to-go-deep-into/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [Meditation may require a lifetime to master, but it will have been a lifetime well spent. ... If you want to judge your progress,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/meditation-may-require-a-lifetime-to-master-but-it-will-have-been-a/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [“Meditation is the basis of a life of splendid health, untiring energy, unfailing love, and abiding wisdom. It is the very foundation of that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/meditation-is-the-basis-of-a-life-of-splendid-health-untiring-energy/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [Love is so exquisitely elusive. It cannot be bought, cannot be badgered, cannot be hijacked. It is available only in one rare form: as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/love-is-so-exquisitely-elusive-it-cannot-be-bought-cannot-be-badgered/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [Meditation is warm-up exercise for the mind, so that you can jog through the rest of the day without getting agitated or spraining your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/meditation-is-warm-up-exercise-for-the-mind-so-that-you-can-jog/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [By removing that which is petty and self-seeking, we bring forth all that is glorious and mindful of the whole.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/by-removing-that-which-is-petty-and-self-seeking-we-bring-forth-all/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [As we get deeper, we move closer and closer to other people; we feel closer to life as a whole.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/as-we-get-deeper-we-move-closer-and-closer-to-other-people-we-feel/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [To be secure everywhere is the mark of sophistication, to be unshakable is the mark of courage, to be permanently in love with every…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/to-be-secure-everywhere-is-the-mark-of-sophistication-to-be/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [When the mind is still, we can become an instrument of peace.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/when-the-mind-is-still-we-can-become-an-instrument-of-peace/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [It is not action or effort that we must surrender; it is self-will, and this is terribly difficult. You must do your best constantly,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/it-is-not-action-or-effort-that-we-must-surrender-it-is-self-will-and/)

[Eknath Easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

> [“We expect professional and financial success to require time and effort. Why do we take success in our relationships for granted? Why should we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eknath-easwaran/we-expect-professional-and-financial-success-to-require-time-and/)

[eknath easwaran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eknath-easwaran/)

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