Affirmation
Infinite Being, inspirit us with generosity. Thy Being is an outpouring of bounty; let us, too, know the joy of giving....The largehearted man, receiving from Thee loving largess and freely bestowing it on others, expands into the Universal Self.
Attract True Friends Through Unselfishness - Link to Helpful Article about Coping With Winter Blues for Someone You May Know - Link to North Pole Penguins Playing in the Snow with Uplifting Holiday Music
What is life unless you have the right kind of friends around you? There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first.
-Paramahansa Yogananda, SRF Magazine Winter 1990 p 46.
*Paramahansaji emphasized the importance of what he called “divine friendship”. The gift of unconditional love given and received by loyal friends is priceless. Winter is upon us. We need companions with whom we can share our sorrows and joys. Reach out by phone or virtually or through an old fashioned letter or holiday card to connect with others. Pretty much, everyone is struggling in some way during this pandemic. Recently, I became aware that I was feeling a bit lonely without access to as much in-person contact as before. I’ve made an effort to stay more in touch with old friends and business acquaintances which has helped tremendously. OmLoveDivine, Annie
*This is a good article to share with friends who may be feeling unwell or blue. The suggestions are simple - try to get good sleep, find ways to connect with family and friends often, practice mindfulness during simple activities throughout the day, exercise, get outdoors every day if possible, limit your media diet, and seek professional help if needed.
-Strategies to Maintain Health Through the Winter:
http://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/harvard-pilgrim-health-care/mental-health-winter/
-Watch penguins play in the North Pole while listening to uplifting holiday renditions by Janis. If you have time:
https://youtu.be/4n2_0lcuRSI
*Learn to Meditate through Home Study - Share this with your friends who might like to learn:
https://yogananda.org/lessons
