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8/24/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 religion. Because there are bad Buddhists, Buddhism is bad. Just look at the Buddhist dictators in Burma,” Tutu said.

“We’ve got to say, what does your faith make you do? Make you become? I would not have survived without the faith of knowing that this is God’s world and that God is in charge, that evil is not going to prevail despite all appearance to the contrary. Yes, of course, sometimes, you want to whisper in God’s ear, ‘God, for goodness’ sake, we know that you are in charge, but why don’t you make this more obvious?’”

The Dalai Lama was not laughing any longer. He nodded vigorously as Tutu finished.

Excerpted from:

God Is Not A Christian: Desmond Tutu And The Dalai Lama’s Extraordinary Talk On God And Religion

Would it be right for God to deprive you of the opportunity to experience all of life, to judge for yourself what you like and don’t like, and to decide what you think would be better? Isn’t this what life is about?

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, this is how we plant the seeds of our future.

There’s method to the madness, my friend. Have faith.

p.s. Follow the link and read the entire piece. Some of God’s greatest gifts come through spiritual leaders.

8/23/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 for a distraction, a happy thought. Think of crazy cute kittens or puppies. Think of the most proud moment of your life. Think of anything that will bring a smile to your face and focus on it.

Smiles feel good, don’t they? Enjoy these smile moments. Solutions appear when you feel good.

8/22/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 a new beginning. You and your new life will be better because of your new perspective and priorities.

You can rest assured that everything serves your Higher Good.

8/21/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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.

Well, it’s the same way with life, my friend. The difference between just surviving and truly thriving comes down to something very simple, very basic even. It’s attitude.

Oh, intention helps, that’s for sure. But intention without a good attitude won’t allow anything positive to thrive.

Start with the basics, my friend, and build from there.

8/20/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 all there just waiting for you to let your wall come down.

Find the courage to test it out and see what happens. And remember, the bigger the fear, the bigger the gains. Have faith.

8/19/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 that we have all that potential? That all the good we see in others, it’s there within us as well.

You know, my friend, this would imply that by looking for the good in others, we’d be bringing out the good in ourselves. Well, wouldn’t that be nice?!

8/19/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 yourself in this way, but becoming familiar with your stressful thoughts will show you the way home to everything you need.”

~ Byron Katie

All change starts with awareness and a clear understanding that our thoughts and beliefs are responsible for the way we feel. Seem like a stretch to you? Well, it if were true, it’d be worth exploring. Don’t you think?

Then, as you recognize that you don’t like the way you’re feeling — like stressed or depressed — you could determine which thoughts are responsible and turn them around.

All those voices in your head, my friend, all those thoughts, are only as true and real as you allow them to be. You have every right to disagree with them and shut them up.

And you know what happens when you do? You eliminate the stress!

That’s right, my friend, no more stress. You’d be in control!

I tell you, it’s worth exploring. Might even be heavenly!

8/17/2020: Daily Dose of Inspiration

“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 what you really want. You will find that you don’t need to trust others as much as you need to trust yourself to make the right choices.”

~ Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements

In every moment we are making and reaffirming choices, the big choices that effect our life and well-being, our happiness. How your life is right now is a reflection of the choices you have made in your past; choices you made about your life partner, friends, work, career, where you live, how you live, how you eat and exercise, etc.

Our choices wield mighty power over our future. Choose right now, my friend, to honor YOU — the happy, healthy, vibrant you.

And thank you for sharing your vibrancy with the world. We need it.

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