“All that was great in the past was ridiculed, condemned, combated, suppressed — only to emerge all the more triumphantly from the struggle.” ~ Nikola Tesla Have you noticed that most people don’t like change? It’s threatening to them. And to some it’s almost as if they feel insulted by it. Rather than being curious,…
Expanding Boundaries “I” and “you” focus light like decorative holes cut in a lampshade. But there is only One Light. “I” and “you” throw a thin veil between heaven and earth. Lift the veil and all creeds and theologies disappear. When “I” and “you” vanish, how can I tell whether I am in a mosque,…
“As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate…
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, and this is the way great spiritual…
“But we’ve got to be very careful that we don’t say . . .” Tutu continued, ignoring him. But the Dalai Lama had trouble concentrating. His chest was heaving, his shoulders were jiggling with involuntary convulsions; he was having a hard time controlling his laughter. “Because there are bad Muslims, therefore Islam is a bad…
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” ~ Albert Einstein Problems are rarely fun. In fact, they’re mostly just frustrating. And as long as your attention remains focused on the problem, my friend, you’ll just get more problems. This is when it’s time to let go. It’s time…
“It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” ~ Joseph Campbell Never fear, my friend, it’s not the end of the world. Nor is it ever the end of your journey. No matter how bad it may seem, see it as…
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~ Maya Angelou You know what makes the difference between barely surviving and truly thriving in one of BeneFIT’s classes? It’s very simple, very basic even. It’s proper hydration.…
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” ~ Brené Brown Yes, it can be scary to let yourself be vulnerable, my friend, but on the other side of that fear is where your life will blossom. Love, acceptance, honesty, authenticity, compassion, and more are…
“You compare yourself with others on the basis of virtues. Do not compare yourself with anyone. Simply recognize all the virtues you appreciate in others and realize that those virtues are present in you in seed form. You only have to nurture them.” ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Celebrating Silence Isn’t it nice to know…