Sri Aurobindo Quotes

The outside noise is something I try not to listen to.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

I stay in my little bubble - that is what I try and do. There is always noise out there and distractions, but you just have to block all that noise out.

My heart is drawn to the small, out-of-the-way things that I can't help but to give my focus and attention and care, 'cause they shut off what hijacks my brain and help to tune out what can cause me pain.

I note how calm she looks and how focused she is. She is well-practiced in the art of losing herself. I can't say the same of myself.

Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.

When I find my focus and keep my balance- I find that all is right with my world.

I learned long ago to focus on things you can control and don't even pay attention to things you don't.

Beg of God the removal of envy, that God may deliver you from externals, and bestow upon you an inward occupation, which will absorb you so that your attention is not drawn away.

I feel like saying we need to all calm down a little. Let's take the time to breathe. I have no intention of allowing myself be distracted.

Mindfulness has helped me succeed in almost every dimension of my life. By stopping regularly to look inward and become aware of my mental state, I stay connected to the source of my actions and thoughts and can guide them with considerably more intention.

Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.

Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you attract that.

Vipassana taught me how to maintain equanimity in all situations of life.

You are running to seek your friend. Let your feet run, but your mind need not.

You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go... Don't ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body.

Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.

I meditate so I know how to find a peaceful place within to be calm and peaceful.

It is a challenge at times, but trying to stay centered and balanced helps me keep things in perspective.

Peace of mind for five minutes, that's what I crave.

Be still and cool in thine own mind and spirit.

True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.

We are bombarded on all sides by a vast number of messages we don't want or need. More information is generated in a single day than we can absorb in a lifetime. To fully enjoy life, all of us must find our own breathing space and peace of mind.