Yogananda taught that the true state of reality is "center everywhere, circumference nowhere." Every human being is, in actual fact, the center of the universe. The more he gathers his own forces inward, unto himself, not allowing himself to be swept helplessly down the river of life like a pebble, the more he can control his own destiny. A God-centered life is the strongest guarantee of continued coherence and security. Most important of all will be a change of attitude: from taking to self- giving; from greed to kindly sympathy and practical, personal help.