Sister Gyana Mata, a devoted disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, faced years of health struggles but found strength in a profound prayer: “Lord, change no circumstances in my life, change me.” This idea challenges the tendency to focus on altering external situations rather than seeking personal transformation. Our lives are like classrooms designed for our growth, and trying to escape our lessons is futile. Instead of asking how to change our surroundings, we should reflect on how we need to change within. Recognizing and breaking self-destructive patterns requires determination. It's important to replace negative habits with positive ones, like turning smoking into exercising or judgment into acceptance. The key takeaway is to embrace challenges by seeking inner change, just as Gyana Mata did, and work on reshaping our old habits into something beneficial.