As meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. We see clearly that choices are possible: we can say yes, or we can say no.... "All we are is the result of what we have thought." By changing our mode of thinking, we can remake ourselves completely. Eknath Easwaran
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Our thoughts, our hopes and dreams make us who we are. As we change our thoughts and therefore our lives we can allow ourselves to find new paths and new opportunities.

Source: Meditation: A Simple Eightpoint Program For Translating Spiritual Ideals Into Daily Life

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