21 May 2015 - QA 2

Gurudev, it is said that whatever we are is what we attract. I keep attracting dishonest, restless and non-peaceful people, while I myself am an honest and peaceful person. Why is this so?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

If you see that they are like that, then you should just be centered, that’s it. Do not get swayed in the same direction of their negativity.
It is quite natural, but all these are occasions for you to reflect and look at your own strength to be more centered. If you can help them, you should help them out, that is good. But do not get lost or caught up in their thought patterns and emotions. That is very important.