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Be cheerful and happy. Away with depression and gloom. There is nothing more infectious
than depression. Drive the feeling of depression and gloom at once by enquiry, singing divine
songs, prayers, Pranayama, a brisk walk in the open air, the thinking of the opposite quality viz., the
feeling of joy.
Live only to be a blessing to others. Feel that all is light and Bliss only. Do not allow the
mind to see any external objects. Collect all the dissipated rays of mind. Develop the power of
attention. Throw interest upon uninteresting objects and ideas. Many mental weaknesses will
vanish. The mind will become stronger and stronger.
From "Light, Power and Wisdom" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda