"And he came back after an hour, he came back after two hours, looked through the small window, saw Siddhartha standing, in the moon light, by the light of the stars, in the darkness."

Lesson 1: Patience

"A goal stood before Siddhartha, a single goal: to become empty, empty of thirst, empty of wishing, empty of dreams, empty of joy and sorrow. Dead to himself, not to be a self any more, to find tranquility with an emptied heart, to be open to miracles in unselfish thoughts, that was his goal. Once all of my self was overcome and had died, once every desire and every urge was silent in the heart, then the ultimate part of me had to awake, the innermost of my being, which is no longer my self, the great secret."

Lesson 2: Letting Go Of The Self

"What is meditation? What is leaving one’s body? What is fasting? What is holding one’s breath? It is fleeing from the self, it is a short escape of the agony of being a self, it is a short numbing of the senses against the pain and the pointlessness of life."

Lesson 3: Meditation

"It took me a long time and am not finished learning this yet, oh Govinda: that there is nothing to be learned! There is indeed no such thing, so I believe, as what we refer to as ‘learning’. There is, oh my friend, just one knowledge, this is everywhere, this is Atman, this is within me and within you and within every creature. And so I’m starting to believe that this knowledge has no worser enemy than the desire to know it, than learning."

Lesson 4: Learning

"[Salvation] has come to you in the course of your own search, on your own path, through thoughts, through meditation, through realizations, through enlightenment. It has not come to you by means of teachings! [...] nobody will obtain salvation by means of teachings! You will not be able to convey and say to anybody [...] in words and through teachings what has happened to you in the hour of enlightenment! [...] This is why I am continuing my travels—not to seek other, better teachings, for I know there are none, but to depart from all teachings and all teachers and to reach my goal by myself"

Lesson 5: Finding Your Own Path

"It was the self, the purpose and essence of which I sought to learn. It was the self, I wanted to free myself from, which I sought to overcome. But I was not able to overcome it, could only deceive it, could only flee from it, only hide from it. Truly, no thing in this world has kept my thoughts thus busy, as this my very own self, this mystery of me being alive, of me being one and being separated and isolated from all others, of me being Siddhartha! And there is no thing in this world I know less about than about me, about Siddhartha!"

Lesson 6: Knowing Yourself

"I do not want to kill and dissect myself any longer, to find a secret behind the ruins. Neither Yoga-Veda shall teach me any more, nor Atharva-Veda, nor the ascetics, nor any kind of teachings. I want to learn from myself, want to be my student, want to get to know myself, the secret of Siddhartha."

Lesson 7: Being Your Own Student

"He looked around, as if he was seeing the world for the first time. Beautiful was the world, colourful was the world, strange and mysterious was the world! Here was blue, here was yellow, here was green, the sky and the river flowed, the forest and the mountains were rigid, all of it was beautiful, all of it was mysterious and magical, and in its midst was he, Siddhartha, the awakening one, on the path to himself. […] The purpose and the essential properties were not somewhere behind the things, they were in them, in everything."

Lesson 8: The Purpose Of Everything

"When someone reads a text, wants to discover its meaning, he will not scorn the symbols and letters and call them deceptions, coincidence, and worthless hull, but he will read them, he will study and love them, letter by letter."

Lesson 9: Looking Deeper

"Both, the thoughts as well as the senses, were pretty things, the ultimate meaning was hidden behind both of them, both had to be listened to, both had to be played with, both neither had to be scorned nor overestimated, from both the secret voices of the innermost truth had to be attentively perceived. He wanted to strive for nothing, except for what the voice commanded him to strive for, dwell on nothing, except where the voice would advise him to do so. [...] To obey like this, not to an external command, only to the voice, to be ready like this, this was good, this was necessary [...]"

Lesson 10: Listening To Yourself

"[A] very beautiful river, I love it more than anything. Often I have listened to it, often I have looked into its eyes, and always I have learned from it. Much can be learned from a river. […] This too, I have learned from the river: everything is coming back! You too, Samana, will come back."

Lesson 11: Coming Back

"[L]ove can be obtained by begging, buying, receiving it as a gift, finding it in the street, but it cannot be stolen."

Lesson 12: Love

"This is how it is when Siddhartha has a goal [...]. Siddhartha does nothing, he waits, he thinks, he fasts, but he passes through the things of the world like a rock through water, without doing anything, without stirring; he is drawn, he lets himself fall. His goal attracts him, because he doesn’t let anything enter his soul which might oppose the goal. [...] This is what fools call magic and of which they think it would be effected by means of the daemons. [...] Everyone can perform magic, everyone can reach his goals, if he is able to think, if he is able to wait, if he is able to fast."

Lesson 13: Reaching A Goal

"She taught him, that lovers must not part from one another after celebrating love, without one admiring the other, without being just as defeated as they have been victorious, so that none of them should start feeling fed up or bored and get that evil feeling of having abused or having been abused."

Lesson 14: Admiring Each Other

"Too much knowledge had held him back [...] so much doing and striving for that goal! Full of arrogance, he had been [...]. Into this spirituality, his self had retreated, there it sat firmly and grew, while he thought he would kill it by fasting and penance. Now he saw it and saw that the secret voice had been right, that no teacher would ever have been able to bring about his salvation. Therefore, he had to go out into the world, lose himself to lust and power, to woman and money, [...] until Siddhartha the lustful, Siddhartha the greedy could also die."

Lesson 15: Embracing Your Path

"This was among the ferryman’s virtues one of the greatest: like only a few, he knew how to listen. Without him having spoken a word, the speaker sensed how Vasudeva let his words enter his mind, quiet, open, waiting, how he did not lose a single one, awaited not a single one with impatience, did not add his praise or rebuke, was just listening. Siddhartha felt, what a happy fortune it is, to confess to such a listener, to bury in his heart his own life, his own search, his own suffering."

Lesson 16: The Art Of Listening

"The river has taught me to listen, from it you will learn it as well. It knows everything, the river, everything can be learned from it.""But more than Vasudeva could teach him, he was taught by the river. Incessantly, he learned from it. Most of all, he learned from it to listen, to pay close attention with a quiet heart, with a waiting, opened soul, without passion, without a wish, without judgement, without an opinion."

Lesson 17: Learning From Nature

"Oh, was not all suffering time, were not all forms of tormenting oneself and being afraid time, was not everything hard, everything hostile in the world gone and overcome as soon as one had overcome time, as soon as time would have been put out of existence by one’s thoughts?"

Lesson 18: Time And Suffering

"And time after time, his smile became more similar to the ferryman’s, became almost just as bright, almost just as thoroughly glowing with bliss […]. There was something about this ferry and the two ferrymen which was transmitted to others, which many of the travellers felt. […] The curious people asked many questions, but they got no answers, and they found neither sorcerers nor wise men, they only found two friendly little old men, who seemed to be mute and to have become a bit strange and gaga."

Lesson 19: The Enlightened Smile

"For a long time he knew that there was nothing standing between Gotama and him any more, though he was still unable to accept his teachings. No, there was no teaching a truly searching person, someone who truly wanted to find, could accept. But he who had found, he could approve of any teachings, every path, every goal, there was nothing standing between him and all the other thousand any more who lived in that what is eternal, who breathed what is divine."

Lesson 20: Wisdom

"Kamala never stopped looking into his eyes. She thought about her pilgrimage to Gotama, which she wanted to take, in order to see the face of the perfected one, to breathe his peace, and she thought that she had now found him in his place, and that it was good, just as good, as if she had seen the other one."

Lesson 21: Divinity Is Everywhere

"[…] and the feeling of this both being present and at the same time real, the feeling of eternity, completely filled every aspect of his being. Deeply he felt, more deeply than ever before, in this hour, the indestructibility of every life, the eternity of every moment."

Lesson 22: Eternity

"'I sat here, I was listening to the river. A lot it has told me, deeply it has filled me with the healing thought, with the thought of oneness.' 'You’ve experienced suffering, Siddhartha, but I see: no sadness has entered your heart.' 'No, my dear, how should I be sad? I, who have been rich and happy, have become even richer and happier now. My son has been given to me.'"

Lesson 23: Happiness

"Kamala has died on the same bed on which my wife had died a long time ago. Let us also build Kamala’s funeral pile on the same hill on which I had then built my wife’s funeral pile."

Lesson 24: Honouring The Dead

"You don’t force him, don’t beat him, don’t give him orders, because you know that ‘soft’ is stronger than ‘hard’, water stronger than rocks, love stronger than force. [...] Don’t you shackle him with your love? Don’t you make him feel inferior every day, and don’t you make it even harder on him with your kindness and patience? Don’t you force him [...] to live in a hut with two old banana-eaters, to whom even rice is a delicacy, whose thoughts can’t be his, whose hearts are old and quiet and beat in a different pace than his? Isn’t he forced, isn’t he punished by all this?"

Lesson 25: When Love Is Too Much

"Which father, which teacher had been able to protect him from living his life for himself, from soiling himself with life, from burdening himself with guilt, from drinking the bitter drink for himself, from finding his path for himself? Would you think, my dear, anybody might perhaps be spared from taking this path? That perhaps your little son would be spared, because you love him, because you would like to keep him from suffering and pain and disappointment? But even if you would die ten times for him, you would not be able to take the slightest part of his destiny upon yourself."

Lesson 26: Protecting Someone

"But now, since his son was here, now he, Siddhartha, had also become completely a childlike person, suffering for the sake of another person, loving another person, lost to a love, having become a fool on account of love. Now he too felt, late, once in his lifetime, this strongest and strangest of all passions, suffered from it, suffered miserably, and was nevertheless in bliss, was nevertheless renewed in one respect, enriched by one thing."

Lesson 27: The Feeling Of Love

"But him, you shall let run along, my friend, he is no child any more, he knows how to get around. He’s looking for the path to the city, and he is right, don’t forget that. He’s doing what you’ve failed to do yourself. He’s taking care of himself, he’s taking his course. Alas, Siddhartha, I see you suffering, but you’re suffering a pain at which one would like to laugh, at which you’ll soon laugh for yourself."

Lesson 28: Letting Your Children Go

"Siddhartha realised that his desire was foolish, which had made him go up to this place, that he could not help his son, that he was not allowed to cling to him. Deeply, he felt the love for the run-away in his heart, like a wound, and he felt at the same time that this wound had not been given to him in order to turn the knife in it, that it had to become a blossom and had to shine."

Lesson 29: Loving Someone From Afar

"From this petrified state, he was awoken by a hand touching his shoulder. Instantly, he recognised this touch, this tender, bashful touch, and regained his senses. He rose and greeted Vasudeva, who had followed him. And when he looked into Vasudeva’s friendly face, into the small wrinkles, which were as if they were filled with nothing but his smile, into the happy eyes, then he smiled too. Now he saw the bananas lying in front of him, picked them up, gave one to the ferryman, ate the other one himself."

Lesson 30: Support

"Though he was near perfection and was bearing his final wound, it still seemed to him as if those childlike people were his brothers, their vanities, desires for possession, and ridiculous aspects were no longer ridiculous to him, became understandable, became lovable, even became worthy of veneration to him."

Lesson 31: Loving Everything

"[...] there was nothing the knowledgeable one, the thinker, had to put him above them except for one little thing, a single, tiny, small thing: the consciousness, the conscious thought of the oneness of all life. And Siddhartha even doubted in many an hour, whether this knowledge, this thought was to be valued thus highly [...]. In all other respects, the worldly people were of equal rank to the wise men, were often far superior to them, just as animals too can, after all, in some moments, seem to be superior to humans in their tough, unrelenting performance of what is necessary."

Lesson 32: Noone Is Above Or Below You

"Slowly blossomed, slowly ripened in Siddhartha the realisation, the knowledge, what wisdom actually was, what the goal of his long search was. It was nothing but a readiness of the soul, an ability, a secret art, to think every moment, while living his life, the thought of oneness, to be able to feel and inhale the oneness. Slowly this blossomed in him, was shining back at him from Vasudeva’s old, childlike face: harmony, knowledge of the eternal perfection of the world, smiling, oneness."

Lesson 33: Oneness

"[...] he remembered how he [...] had forced his father to let him go to the penitents, [...] how he had gone and had never come back. Had his father not also suffered the same pain for him, which he now suffered for his son? Had his father not long since died, alone, without having seen his son again? Did he not have to expect the same fate for himself? Was it not a comedy, a strange and stupid matter, this repetition, this running around in a fateful circle?""[...] everything came back, which had not been suffered and solved up to its end, the same pain was suffered over and over again."

Lesson 34: Suffering

"Siddhartha felt more and more that this was no longer Vasudeva, no longer a human being who was listening to him, that this motionless listener was absorbing his confession into himself like a tree the rain, that this motionless man was the river itself, that he was God himself, that he was the eternal itself. [...] He felt, that he was now seeing old Vasudeva as the people see the gods, and that this could not last; in his heart, he started bidding his farewell to Vasudeva."

Lesson 35: Experiencing Enlightenment

"And everything together, all voices, all goals, all yearning, all suffering, all pleasure, all that was good and evil, all of this together was the world. All of it together was the flow of events, was the music of life. [...] this song of a thousand voices, when he neither listened to the suffering nor the laughter, when he did not tie his soul to any particular voice and submerged his self into it, but when he heard them all, perceived the whole, the oneness, then the great song of the thousand voices consisted of a single word, which was Om: the perfection."

Lesson 36: Om

"His wound blossomed, his suffering was shining, his self had flown into the oneness. In this hour, Siddhartha stopped fighting his fate, stopped suffering. On his face flourished the cheerfulness of a knowledge, which is no longer opposed by any will, which knows perfection, which is in agreement with the flow of events, with the current of life, full of sympathy for the pain of others, full of sympathy for the pleasure of others, devoted to the flow, belonging to the oneness."

Lesson 37: Oneness

"When someone is searching, [...] then it might easily happen that the only thing his eyes still see is that what he searches for, that he is unable to find anything, to let anything enter his mind, because he always thinks of nothing but the object of his search, because he has a goal, because he is obsessed by the goal. Searching means: having a goal. But finding means: being free, being open, having no goal. You, oh venerable one, are perhaps indeed a searcher, because, striving for your goal, there are many things you don’t see, which are directly in front of your eyes."

Lesson 38: Searching And Finding

"[W]isdom cannot be passed on. Wisdom which a wise man tries to pass on to someone always sounds like foolishness.""Knowledge can be conveyed, but not wisdom. It can be found, it can be lived, it is possible to be carried by it, miracles can be performed with it, but it cannot be expressed in words and taught."

Lesson 39: Knowledge Vs. Wisdom

"The opposite of every truth is just as true! [...] any truth can only be expressed and put into words when it is one-sided. Everything is one-sided which can be thought with thoughts and said with words [...] A person is never entirely holy or entirely sinful. It does really seem like this, because we are subject to deception, as if time was something real. Time is not real [...] And if time is not real, then the gap which seems to be between the world and the eternity, between suffering and blissfulness, between evil and good, is also a deception."

Lesson 40: Deception

"The sinner, which I am and which you are, is a sinner, but in times to come he will be Brahma again, he will reach the Nirvana, will be Buddha—and now see: these ‘times to come’ are a deception, are only a parable! [...] No, within the sinner is now and today already the future Buddha, his future is already all there, you have to worship in him, in you, in everyone the Buddha [...] All sin already carries the divine forgiveness in itself, all small children already have the old person in themselves, all infants already have death, all dying people the eternal life."

Lesson 41: Perfection Is In Everything

"In deep meditation, there is the possibility to put time out of existence, to see all life which was, is, and will be as if it was simultaneous, and there everything is good, everything is perfect, everything is Brahman. Therefore, I see whatever exists as good, death is to me like life, sin like holiness, wisdom like foolishness, everything has to be as it is [...]."

Lesson 42: Everything Exists Simultaneously

"I have experienced on my body and on my soul that I needed sin very much, I needed lust, the desire for possessions, vanity, and needed the most shameful despair, in order to learn how to give up all resistance, in order to learn how to love the world, in order to stop comparing it to some world I wished, I imagined, some kind of perfection I had made up, but to leave it as it is and to love it and to enjoy being a part of it."

Lesson 43: Everything Happens For A Reason

"Deeply, he bowed, touching the ground, before him who was sitting motionlessly, whose smile reminded him of everything he had ever loved in his life, what had ever been valuable and holy to him in his life."

Lesson 44: Seeing Perfection

A collection of my favourite quotes and lessons from the book – although no number of quotes could ever fully capture the magic of this inspiring masterpiece.

The classic novel of a quest for knowledge that has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers—a perennial favorite for graduation gifts. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Though set in a place and time far removed from the Germany of 1922, the year of the book’s debut, the novel is infused with the sensibilities of Hermann Hesse’s time, synthesizing disparate philosophies–Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism–into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man’s search for meaning. It is the story of the quest of Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege and comfort to seek spiritual fulfillment and wisdom. On his journey, Siddhartha encounters wandering ascetics, Buddhist monks, and successful merchants, as well as a courtesan named Kamala and a simple ferryman who has attained enlightenment. Traveling among these people and experiencing life’s vital passages–love, work, friendship, and fatherhood–Siddhartha discovers that true knowledge is guided from within.

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Many works, including Siddhartha (1922) and Steppenwolf (1927), of German-born Swiss writer Hermann Hesse concern the struggle of the individual to find wholeness and meaning in life; he won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1946.Other best-known works of this poet, novelist, and painter include The Glass Bead Game, which, also known as Magister Ludi, explore a search of an individual for spirituality outside society. In his time, Hesse was a popular and influential author in the German-speaking world; worldwide fame only came later. 

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Dispenza challenges the belief that our genes determine our destiny. He explains that we are not victims of our biology, and through the power of the mind, we can rewire our brain and reshape our reality. By changing thoughts and beliefs, we can trigger changes in our neural networks, leading to new behaviors, health, and life experiences.“Genes do not create disease on their own. It’s our thoughts and emotions that continually shape our biology.” - Dr. Joe Dispen

You Are Not Hardwired by Your Genetics:

One of the book's key principles is that your thoughts create your reality. Dispenza emphasizes that the way you think on a consistent basis affects your emotional state, which in turn influences your actions and decisions. If you consistently think in negative or limiting ways, you will reinforce those experiences. By consciously changing your thoughts, you begin to create new patterns in your brain and new possibilities in your life.“If you want a new outcome, you will have to break the habit of being yourself, and reinvent a new self.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza

Thoughts Shape Your Reality:

Dispenza explains that to truly change your life, your emotions and thoughts must be in sync. It's not enough to just think about a new reality; you must also feel the emotions associated with that reality as if it has already happened. When your emotions and thoughts align, the subconscious mind is more effectively programmed to manifest your desires.

Emotions and Thoughts Must Align:

Drawing on quantum physics, Dispenza teaches that all possibilities exist in the quantum field, and your consciousness interacts with this field. By changing your thought patterns and emotional responses, you can influence the quantum field to attract the experiences and outcomes you desire. This concept ties into the idea that your energy and frequency dictate the reality you experience.

The Quantum Field Responds to Your Mind:

Meditation plays a central role in the process of reprogramming your mind. Through meditation, you can access the subconscious mind, break away from limiting thought patterns, and create a new state of being. By meditating daily and focusing on your desired future, you can accelerate the process of transforming your mind and manifesting new realities.

Meditation is Key to Transformation:

A major theme of the book is letting go of past experiences, emotional baggage, and negative habits. Dispenza emphasizes that many people live their lives based on past conditioning, constantly reliving old emotions and experiences. To create a new life, you must detach from these past patterns and begin thinking, feeling, and acting in alignment with your desired future instead.

Breaking Free from the Past:

Dispenza explains that through the concept of neuroplasticity, the brain can form new neural pathways based on new thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Every time you think in a new way, your brain changes. Repeated new thoughts and actions physically reshape the brain’s structure, allowing you to "break the habit" of being your old self and create a new one.

Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Your Brain:

Lasting change requires consistent practice and repetition. Dispenza emphasizes that breaking free from habitual thoughts and behaviors is not an overnight process. It takes time, effort, and daily commitment to create new thought patterns and to retrain the mind. He advocates for regular meditation, reflection, and conscious choice-making to reinforce new habits and create lasting transformation.

The Importance of Consistency and Practice:

“Your personality creates your personal reality.”“To change your life is to change your energy—how you think and how you feel—to match a new destiny.”

Discover how to reprogram your biology and thinking, and break the habit of being yourself so you can truly change your mind and life. Best-selling author, international speaker, chiropractor, and renowned researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics, and neuroscience, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares that you are not doomed by your genes and hardwired to be a certain way for the rest of your life. New science is emerging that empowers all human beings to create the reality they choose. In Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show you what is truly possible and how to recondition the body and create better health. Not only will you be given the necessary knowledge to change your energy and any aspect of yourself, but you will be taught the step-by-step tools to apply what you learn in order to make measurable changes in any area of your life. Chapters include: Foreword by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Introduction: The Greatest Habit You Can Ever Break Is the Habit of Being Yourself PART I: The Science of You The Quantum You Overcoming Your Environment Overcoming Your Body Overcoming Time Survival vs. Creation PART II: Your Brain and Meditation Three Brains: Thinking to Doing to Being The Gap Meditation, Demystifying the Mystical, and Waves of Your Future PART III: Stepping Toward Your New Destiny The Meditative Process: Introduction and Preparation Open the Door to Your Creative State Step 1: Induction Prune Away the Habit of Being Yourself (Week Two) Step 2: Recognizing Step 3: Admitting and Declaring Step 4: Surrendering Dismantle the Memory of the Old You (Week Three) Step 5: Observing and Reminding Step 6: Redirecting Create a New Mind for Your New Future (Week Four) Step 7: Creating and Rehearsing Demonstrating and Being Transparent: Living Your New Reality Dr. Joe demystifies consciousness and ancient understandings to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. Through his powerful healing workshops and lectures, thousands of people in 24 different countries have used these principles to change from the inside out. Once you break the habit of being yourself and truly change your mind, your life will never be the same! “In this book, I want to share some of what I learned along the way and show you, by exploring how mind and matter are interrelated, how you can apply these principles not only to your body, but to any aspect of your life.” — Dr. Joe Dispenza “Anyone who reads this book and applies the steps will benefit from their efforts. Its cutting-edge content is explained in a simple language that is accessible to anyone, and provides a user-friendly guide for sustained change from the inside out.” — Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., Director of Research, HeartMath Research Center

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Dr. Joe Dispenza is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Dr. Joe Dispenza has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Dr. Joe Dispenza's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Murphy teaches that the subconscious mind is responsible for most of your thoughts, actions, and habits. It operates based on the beliefs and patterns ingrained in it, often without your conscious awareness. By understanding and influencing the subconscious, you can shape your life’s outcomes, as the subconscious directs your experiences based on your deeply held beliefs.

The Subconscious Mind Controls Your Life:

“Your subconscious mind controls all the vital processes of your body and knows the answer to all problems.”

One of the key principles of the book is that positive thoughts and visualizations, when repeatedly impressed upon the subconscious, have the power to manifest in reality. By consistently visualizing success, health, or happiness, you plant seeds in your subconscious that eventually bear fruit in your outer life. The subconscious does not distinguish between real and imagined experiences, so visualizations are a powerful tool for change.

The Power of Positive Thinking and Visualization:

“The only path by which another person can upset you is through your own thought.”

Autosuggestion is a method of self-hypnosis in which you consciously choose thoughts, affirmations, and ideas to feed into your subconscious mind. By repeating positive statements or suggestions, you can reprogram your subconscious to believe and accept these new ideas, leading to real-world changes in behavior, health, or success.

Autosuggestion and Reprogramming the Subconscious:

Murphy explains that the subconscious mind does not filter or judge the information it receives; it simply accepts what you tell it repeatedly, whether it is positive or negative. This is why negative self-talk or limiting beliefs can have such a strong impact. The subconscious acts upon whatever it is fed, so feeding it empowering thoughts and beliefs can create transformative results.

The Subconscious Doesn’t Judge – It Accepts What You Believe:

Faith is a cornerstone of Murphy’s teachings. The book stresses that your beliefs are what program the subconscious mind, and having unwavering faith in your desires or goals is critical for the subconscious to act upon them. Doubts, fears, and conflicting beliefs can block the manifestation of positive outcomes. Through deep belief and emotional conviction, the subconscious is mobilized to bring about the results you desire.

Faith and Belief are Key to Subconscious Programming:

Murphy discusses the strong connection between the mind and the body, suggesting that the thoughts and beliefs held in the subconscious can influence physical health. He believes that many illnesses and diseases are the result of negative thoughts or unresolved emotional conflicts. By changing these thought patterns, it is possible to bring about healing and physical well-being.

The Mind-Body Connection:

Fear and negativity, when allowed to dominate your subconscious, create barriers to success and happiness. The book emphasizes that you have the power to overcome fears and limiting beliefs by replacing them with constructive, faith-filled thoughts. By focusing on what you want rather than what you fear, you align your subconscious with positive outcomes

Overcoming Fear and Negative Thinking:

Murphy stresses that holding onto resentment, anger, or grudges can block the flow of positive energy in your life. Forgiveness is a necessary practice not only for emotional peace but also for clearing the subconscious mind of negative energy that can manifest in various forms of suffering. Letting go of the past and forgiving others (and yourself) allows the subconscious to work toward healing and renewal.

The Power of Forgiveness:

“Change your thoughts, and you change your destiny.”

“You can build radiant health, success, and happiness by the thoughts you think in the hidden studio of your mind.”

In The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Joseph Murphy gives you the tools you will need to unlock the awesome powers of your subconscious mind. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. Once you learn how to use this unbelievably powerful force there is nothing you will not be able to accomplish. Join the millions of people who have already unlocked the power of their subconscious minds. I urge you to study this book and apply the techniques outlined therein; and as you do, I feel absolutely convinced that you will lay hold of a miracle-working power that will lift you up from confusion, misery, melancholy, and failure, and guide you to your true place, solve your difficulties, sever you from emotional and physical bondage, and place you on the royal road to freedom, happiness, and peace of mind.- Dr. Joseph Murphy

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Joseph Denis Murphy was an Irish author and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science.

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“When a man dwells on the objects of sense, he becomes attached to them; from attachment springs desire, and from desire comes anger.”

The Bhagavad Gita As It Is isn’t just a spiritual text; it’s a practical guide for living a meaningful and fulfilling life.Through the dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna, the Gita provides clear insights that you can apply to everyday challengesWhether in relationships, work, or personal growth.

Gita’s Lessons for Life

“For the soul, there is neither birth nor death at any time.”

One of the core lessons of the Gita is that our true essence is the soul, not the physical body.When you start seeing yourself and others as spiritual beings, you gain a sense of inner stability and peace.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">In moments of stress or fear, remind yourself, “I am not this body; I am an eternal soul.” This can help you stay calm during tough situations, knowing that the challenges are temporary.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice self-reflection daily to connect with your inner self through meditation or quiet contemplation.</li></ul>

1. Understand the Eternal Nature of the Self

“It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection.”

Krishna emphasizes that each person has a specific role or duty (dharma) in life.Whether it's your career, family, or community responsibilities, doing your duty to the best of your ability without selfish motives is key to living a purposeful life.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">At work, focus on doing your best, not just for personal gain but for the greater good of your team or organization.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In your personal life, fulfill your responsibilities with care, whether it’s parenting, maintaining relationships, or helping others.</li></ul>

2. Fulfill Your Duty with Integrity (Dharma)

“You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.”

One of the most powerful teachings of the Gita is karma yoga—performing your duties without attachment to the results.Often, we get stressed by outcomes we can’t control, but Krishna advises that you focus on the effort, not the reward.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When working on a project or goal, remind yourself: “I am responsible for my effort, not the result.” This helps you stay committed without anxiety.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If things don’t go as planned, accept the result gracefully and move on. Avoid overthinking past mistakes or worrying about future success.</li></ul>

3. Practice Detachment from Outcomes (Karma Yoga)

“The one who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among humans.”

Krishna teaches that the path to spiritual freedom lies in selfless action—doing good for others without expecting anything in return.This form of seva (service) cultivates inner satisfaction and harmony with those around you.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Find ways to help others in your community, whether through volunteering, offering support to friends, or contributing to a cause.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make kindness and compassion a daily habit. Even small acts like listening to someone or offering a helping hand can make a big difference.</li></ul>

4. Choose Selfless Service and Kindness

“Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me.”

The Gita emphasizes surrendering your ego and connecting with the Divine through devotion (bhakti yoga).When you stop trying to control everything and trust a higher power, life becomes less burdensome.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Cultivate a daily practice of gratitude. Acknowledge the blessings in your life and express thanks, whether through prayer, meditation, or simply reflecting on what you’re grateful for.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Let go of the need to always be right or in control. Trust that things will work out as they’re meant to, and release the fear of uncertainty.</li></ul>

5. Surrender Your Ego and Embrace Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)

“In the battlefield of life, victory and defeat are the same. Act with detachment, regardless of success or failure.”

Arjuna’s dilemma on the battlefield reflects the internal struggles we all face—decisions that involve difficult choices.The Gita teaches us to find strength in struggle by seeing life’s challenges as opportunities for growth.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When facing difficult situations, pause and ask, “What is this teaching me?” Use challenges as a way to grow stronger mentally and spiritually.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stay resilient by remembering that every struggle has a purpose. Just like Arjuna, who found clarity in battle, you too can find peace in action if you stay true to your values.</li></ul>

6. Find Peace in Life’s Struggles

“He who has no attachments can really love others, for his love is pure and divine.”

Balance in life comes from controlling your mind and emotions. Krishna talks about the importance of yoga and meditation for inner stability, helping you stay calm, focused, and mindful of your actions.How to Apply:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Make meditation a daily practice. Even 5-10 minutes of mindful breathing can help you clear your mind and reduce stress.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice yoga or any form of physical activity to connect your body and mind. This can help you stay centered throughout the day.</li></ul>

7. Stay Balanced Through Yoga and Meditation

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Live with Purpose: Whether it’s your job, family, or any other responsibility, take it seriously and approach it with integrity. Focus on the process, not the reward, and you’ll find fulfillment in every action.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Let Go of Control: Stop worrying about outcomes and learn to embrace the present moment. Accept life’s flow, knowing that everything has a higher purpose.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Serve and Give: The key to true happiness lies in selfless service. Be generous with your time, love, and kindness, and it will come back to you in ways you never expect.</li></ul>

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Waking up early gives you more time to crush your goals.Tips:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Don’t hit snooze! Get up as soon as your alarm goes off.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Set a bedtime routine to help you sleep earlier.</li></ul>

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Use techniques to remember stuff better.Tips:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Review material right after learning it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Use flashcards to test yourself regularly.</li></ul>

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Learning changes how your brain works.Tips:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Challenge yourself with new topics.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mix up your study methods to keep things fresh.</li></ul>

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Testing isn’t just for grades; it helps you learn.Tips:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Set a timer and quiz yourself.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Use apps for practice tests to make it fun.</li></ul>

4: Test Yourself Periodically

Keep your brain sharp and awake.Tips:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Take short breaks every 25-30 minutes.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Drink water to stay hydrated and alert.</li></ul>

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I discuss the study habits of the most successful learners, ways to limit distractions, how to set study goals, and how tests can be used as tools to learn, not just as a means for evaluating one’s mastery of learned material. A surprising aspect of tests, specifically self-testing soon after exposure to new material, is that they can significantly improve your ability to learn, apply, and maintain new knowledge. I also discuss tools to improve focus and alertness while studying.

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