“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…
“So, how do you get back to heaven? To begin with, just notice the thoughts that take you away from it. You don’t have to believe everything your thoughts tell you. Just become familiar with the particular thoughts you use to deprive yourself of happiness. It may seem strange at first to get to know…
“If someone is not treating you with love and respect, it is a gift if they walk away from you. If that person doesn’t walk away, you will surely endure many years of suffering with him or her. Walking away may hurt for a while, but your heart will eventually heal. Then you can choose…
“You can test God through the act of assumption. By assuming you are now what you desire to be, and wearing that belief as you would a suit of clothes, you will become it. “I can remember buying a new hat and walking down the streets of New York City thinking everyone knew my hat…
“An awakened imagination works with a purpose. It creates and conserves the desirable, and transforms or destroys the undesirable.” ~ Neville Goddard “What’s an awakened imagination?” you ask. It’s your mind, my friend, when you’ve realized that your imagination is the genesis of your life experience. An awakened imagination knows the importance of working deliberately.…