Practice Quotes

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A spiritual retreat is medicine for soul starvation. Through silence, solitary practice, and simple living, we begin to fill the empty reservoir. This lifts the… — David A. Cooper
I am absolutely sick unto death of hearing people say - they all say this; it must be Item One on the curriculum in Trend… — Dave Barry
I didn't care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved it as much was Jerry… — Bear Bryant
The art of dharma practice requires commitment, technical accomplishment, and imagination. As with all arts, we will fail to realize its full potential if any… — Stephen Batchelor
The fact that scientists do not consciously practice a formal methodology is very poor evidence that no such methodology exists. It could be said-has been… — Peter Medawar
Many people talk a lot about environmental preservation, but true greatness lies in putting these principles into practice and actually doing something about it. — Mata Amritanandamayi
A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to anyone in a… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, everyone should try to wake up before five in the morning. The ideal time for spiritual practices like meditation and chanting is Brahma Muhurta.… — Mata Amritanandamayi
It is never a good practice to continue to sleep after sunrise. We should not think of staying in bed once we are awake; it… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, daily practice of yoga or sun salutations (surya-namaskara) is very good for health and for spiritual practice. Lack of proper exercise is the cause… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Writing a diary every evening before going to bed is a good habit. We can record in the diary how much time we have devoted… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, set aside at least half an hour in the morning and in the evening for spiritual practices. After bathing in the morning, a family… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Try not to have any break in chanting the mantra even for a moment. Continue repeating the mantra while engaged in any task. Chanting in… — Mata Amritanandamayi
It is a good practice to write at least on page of mantra daily. Many people get better concentration by writing than by chanting. Try… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, those who are unmarried should conserve their vital energy by maintaining celibacy. To turn what we gain by this in to ojas (vitality), we… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for reaping the full… — Mata Amritanandamayi
While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we… — Mata Amritanandamayi
My lectures were highly esteemed, but I am of opinion my operations rather kept down my practice, than increased it. — Astley Cooper
I'll put an end to the idea that a woman's body belongs to her . . . the practice of abortion shall be exterminated with… — Adolf Hitler

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