How Our Thoughts Can Change Our Lives

SRF monk Brother Ekananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the transformative power of thought, and how we can cultivate positive, God‑centered thoughts that will help us remain evenminded, so we can respond more calmly to challenges we face and deepen our attunement with the Divine Presence within.This talk with a period of meditation was given at the SRF Temple in Fullerton, California, in August 2025.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Ekananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/“Solving the Mystery of Life,” Volume IV of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/solving-the-mystery-of-life-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org