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Bad habit Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda

“The more your mind resists a bad habit instead of embracing it gleefully, the more you will build up the inner strength eventually to overcome it. Thus,” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
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““The more your mind resists a bad habit instead of embracing it gleefully, the more you will build up the inner strength eventually to overcome it. Thus,””

Paramahansa Yogananda

About This Quote

Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946

Resisting habits with joy builds inner strength to overcome them.

In simple terms: Joyful resistance strengthens you.

Key Takeaway

Resist habits joyfully to grow.

Themes

self‑control habit formation inner strength

Mood

motivational spiritual

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • addiction recovery
  • personal development

Key Concepts

mindfulness psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit could you confront with a playful mindset?
  • How does joy change resistance?
A Different Perspective

Joyful resistance may be hard without motivation.

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