Welcome to the November edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. In this edition we share inspiring thoughts from Paramahansa Yogananda on creating harmony in our relationships with others, and a Thanksgiving message from Sri Mrinalini Mata.
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Creating Harmony in Our Relationships With Others
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 The greatest of all happiness, next to divine happiness, is to be at peace with one's immediate relations, those with whom one must live every day in the year. When people try to handle the extremely complicated machinery of human feelings without any training whatsoever, the consequent results are often disastrous. Very few persons realize that most of our happiness lies in the art of understanding the law of human behavior. That is why so many people are often "in hot water" with their friends, and, worse yet, at constant war with their own best beloved ones at home.  If you want to be loved, start loving others who need your love....If you want others to sympathize with you, start showing sympathy to those around you. If you want to be respected, you must learn to be respectful to everyone, both young and old....Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself; then you will find others responding in like manner to you. Read more.
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| A Thanksgiving Message From Sri Mrinalini Mata |
 (Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday celebrated in the U.S. and Canada each fall − a day of gratitude for life's blessings.)This joyous season of Thanksgiving, when we celebrate God's bounty, is also a blessed opportunity to step back from the daily cares and complexities of life and to anchor ourselves anew in the stable reality of His loving presence. Let it be a time to quiet the mind, to open your eyes to behold Him in the beauty of His creation, in each noble aspiration, in the love of family and friends, and in the silent depths of your soul. The more closely you look at your life through the lens of appreciation, the more you will feel His nearness and caring for your well-being. Maya-born dreams of limitations and vulnerability will gradually dissolve as you realize that you are connected to a boundless Source of abundance, strength, and divine love. Read more.
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| 2016 Inner Reflections Calendar |
 Inner Reflections has gained a reputation as one of the most stunning and beautifully inspirational engagement calendars available. Quotations from Paramahansa Yogananda are magically blended with fifty-three images from the world's top nature photographers. The thoughts and images in these pages will bring you inspiration and encouragement throughout the year.
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| 2016 Tour and Convocation Dates − Now Available |
We are pleased to announce that select 2016 event dates are now available on our website. Visit the Tour Schedule and Convocation pages for more information. SRF World Convocation
August 7 - 13, 2016
Hotel registrations for the 2016 Convocation will be available at participating hotels starting Monday, February 1. Please contact them directly to book your hotel registration. Learn more.
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| AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda − Global Reach Continues |
 The Award-Winning Documentary Expands Its Global Reach via Netflix, Community Screenings in Mexico, and DVD and Digital Streaming in AustraliaWe are pleased to announce that AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda is now available in the following areas and formats:
- Netflix launch on November 1 in all countries where Netflix is available (except Mexico, South America, Italy, and Germany, where AWAKE will be available on Netflix beginning April 1, 2016)
- DVD release in Australia on November 18
- Theatrical premiere in Mexico on November 19
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| Upcoming Events |
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Public Lecture Tours
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Mar. 10 - 13
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Milan, Italy (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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Mar. 15 - 16
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Berlin, Germany (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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Mar. 18 - 20
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Zurich, Switzerland (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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Apr. 15 - 17
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Vancouver, Canada (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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May 3
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May 6 - 8
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Salvador, Brazil (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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May 12
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Cuenca, Ecuador (introductory talk with guided meditation)
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May 13 - 15
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Atlanta, GA (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students)
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May 27 - 29
| Washington, DC (public lecture; plus Kriya Yoga Initiation for eligible students) | |
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How-to-Live Retreat Programs
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Apr. 29 - May 1
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Armação, Brazil (regional retreat)
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May 20 - 22
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New York City (regional retreat)
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Jun. 10 - 12
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Seattle, WA (regional retreat)
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| Teen Programs
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| Nov. 21
| Encinitas, CA (girls teen retreat at SRF Encinitas Retreat, Hermitage, and Meditation Gardens)
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| Learn about the teen programs.
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Self-Realization Fellowship eNewsletter. Check your inbox each month for more inspiration and wisdom from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
In divine friendship, Self-Realization Fellowship Copyright © 2015 Self-Realization Fellowship.
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To wish for perfection for the loved one, and to feel pure joy in thinking of that soul, is divine love; and that is the love of true friendship.
− Paramahansa Yogananda
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