“Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it; do not become others.” ~ Swami Vivekananda Every religion, every teaching, has goodness and truths. There’s nothing new out there. In all these thoughts and quotes we share, not one is unique. But it may just be,…
“My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi There is no such thing as perfection, my friend, nor are there failures. It is only our judgment that makes them appear to be what we label…
“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” ~ Alan Cohen Like the swing of a pendulum, the ebb and flow of the tides, the waxing and waning of the moon, and the rising and setting of the sun, all of life is cyclical. Honor the natural…
“Your life is a gift and you have come to unwrap the gift. In the process of unwrapping, remember to also save the wrapper. “Your environment, the situation around you, the circumstances in which you find yourself, and your body are the wrapping paper. When we unwrap, we often destroy the wrapping paper. We are…
“The material world will make you comfortable, but it will not make you happy. Your arrangement of your world is through the power of mind, and this you have.” ~ Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision Being happy is really a matter of choice, my friend. You can choose to focus on the things that…
“Life is utterly simple and yet most complex. You have to simultaneously attend to both facets of life. When life appears most complex, turn to simplicity. Simplicity brings peace. When you are peaceful attend to the complexity within you. That will make you skillful. “If you are only with simplicity, it makes you lazy and…
“The quality of forgiveness that burns up all things except beauty is the quality of love.” “The above saying returns us to the Sufi emphasis on love, not as a decoration to our lives, but as the most powerful creative force of the universe. We may spend our whole lives distinguishing real love from passion,…
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” ~ Maya Angelou All complaining does is make matters worse. So don’t go there, my friend. Don’t complain. Instead, remind yourself that nothing is permanent and make the best of where you are, with what you have. Change…
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” ~ Nelson Mandela This is true, my friend, for all of us all the time, regardless of the circumstances. We are imprisoned by our…
“To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Sometimes we under estimate the impact a simple gesture can have. Sharing love and kindness is truly the best gift you can give; not just to another, my friend, but to yourself…