Table of Contents
Note to the Third Edition (2015) x
Preface Sri Daya Mata xi
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Our Infinite Potential 3
Chapter 2 Strength in Times of Adversity 11
Chapter 3 Learn to Meditate 21
Meditation: The Most Practical Science 21
Preparatory Instructions 22
A Preliminary Breathing Exercise 23
Concentrate on the Peace and Joy of the Soul 24
The Deeper Yoga Science of Meditation 26
A Guided Meditation Exercise 27
A Meditation on Peace 27
Meditate Until You Feel the Divine Response 29
Chapter 4 Rising Above Suffering 30
The Healing Power of God 36
The Power of Affirmation and Prayer 38
Technique of Affirmation 40
Cultivating Faith in God 44
Chapter 5 Security in an Uncertain World 50
Chapter 6 Wisdom to Solve Problems and Make Life's Decisions 57
Developing Discriminative Judgment 59
Intuition: Insight of the Soul 64
Chapter 7 Achieving Your Goals 67
Using Dynamic Will Power 67
Dealing Constructively With Failure 70
Concentration: A Key to Success 73
Creativity 75
Creating Ail-Round Success 78
The Value of Enthusiasm 80
Abundance and Prosperity 83
Chapter 8 Inner Peace: Antidote for Stress, Worry, and Fear 87
Nervousness 88
Worry and Fear 91
Chapter 9 Bringing Out the Best Within You 100
Introspection: A Secret of Progress 102
Conquering Temptations 104
The Correct Attitude Toward Past Wrongs 110
Creating Good Habits and Destroying Bad Ones 114
Chapter 10 Happiness 120
Positive Mental Attitudes 120
Freedom From Negative Moods 125
Service to Others 129
The Inner Conditions of Happiness 130
Chapter 11 Getting Along With Others 135
Dealing With Inharmonious Relationships 135
Developing a Harmonious Personality 138
Overcoming Negative Emotions 141
Forgiveness 146
Chapter 12 Unconditional Love: Perfecting Human Relationships 150
Balancing Feminine and Masculine Qualities 152
Marriage 155
Friendship 160
Chapter 13 Understanding Death 166
Chapter 14 How to Use Thoughts of Immortality to Awaken Your True Self 178
Day and Night, Affirm What You Really Are 178
Peel Away All Limiting Thoughts 179
Know Your Self as Inseparable From God 180
Think, Affirm, Realize Your Divine Nature 181
Impress the Mind With Divine Truth 182
Your Soul Cannot Be Harmed by Trials 184
Fear Nothing, for You Are a Child of God 185
You Are Spirit: Affirm Your Spiritual Qualities 186
You Are Light, You Are Joy 187
You Are Love 189
"Thou Art That" 190
Chapter 15 The Consummate Goal 192
Making Time for God in Your Life 194
Practicing the Presence of God 198
Establishing a Relationship With God 203
Proof of God's Response 204
The Personal Element in the Search for God 207
About the Author 215
Glossary 224
Index 235
