Introspect in the floodlight of the scriptures.
Read scriptures to study your Self and not the scriptures.
Go through scriptures.
And grow through scriptures.
The strength to practice spiritual disciplines comes from introspection and a regular study of the scriptures.
Guru is a personification of the scriptures.
A Guru is not a mere teacher of philosophy. He is a doorway to the Self, beyond the body and mind.
Difficulties are blessings in disguise. Decode the grace hidden within the challenges.
Choose your company wisely; as solitude at the wrong time too could be bad company for you.
Live by your character, regardless of outer circumstances.