Satyagraha is a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi to describe organized efforts to achieve political change. I believe he used the word to differentiate his method of political change from the use of passive resistance.

The quote below deals purely with the concept of Satyagraha as it may pertain to *personal* change. Someone gave it to me years ago at a time in my life when it was exactly what I needed to hear. It was what set off a chain of events which changed my entire life. I don't know who wrote it, but it still helps me greatly. I hope it helps you too:

"Satyagraha is a willingness to take advantage of what life has to offer. It is the ability to bring joy back into life by consciously appreciating what you have. It is gratitude for the love of those closest to you as well as opening up with warmth to new people who enter your life. It is the wisdom that all of life is a mixture of suffering and joy."

Emmy

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- The Dalai Lama