Elation at profit, joy and cheer; dejection at loss and misery, these are the natural characteristics common to all mortals. One can identify excellent spiritual aspirants very quickly, as they will never forget this principle: Being vigilant and suffering the inevitable, gladly! When difficulties and losses overwhelm you, do not lose heart and precipitate some action. Meditate calmly on how they ever came to be. Try to discover some simple means of overcoming them, or avoiding them, in an atmosphere of peace.
-Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Vahini.
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