“Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Peace brings contentment, calm, clarity, compassion, acceptance. We all want to experience peace. Peace, my friend, comes when you release every harsh judgment you hold about everything in life. Peace comes when…
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ~ Calvin Coolidge Get past the modern day commercialism, dig deeper than simply the literal meaning, and look for the symbolism that underlies Christmas.…
“You see how I never stop talking? That is so I keep your mind right here in this room. And I make you keep your eyes open all the time so your mind cannot wander off. All you come in with — pain, anxiety, sadness, trouble — you leave it at the door. And for…
“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…
“There are occasional moments in life when thinking stops and, among others things, a Being becomes fully aware of the circumstances of its own physical incarnation without any reactions to it. “At least there ought to be such moments — periods of time when attention moves beyond the scope of daily concerns. The common self…
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ~ Mother Teresa While we have different thoughts, desires, beliefs, religions, skin color, body types, tastes, and abilities, we are all human beings. We all breathe. And with that breath flows the common thread of Spirit that connects…
“I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Do you, my friend? Have you ever allowed yourself to truly resonate with any of these expressions? Even if this is not something that you do regularly, I’m…
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” ~ John F. Kennedy All change is gradual, my friend. It starts with a decision and gathers strength with commitment. It will be challenged and tested. How much do you want it? What are you…
“Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Peace brings contentment, calm, clarity, compassion, acceptance. We all want to experience peace. Peace, my friend, comes when you release every harsh judgment you hold about everything in life. Peace comes when…
“Peace begins with a smile.” ~ Mother Teresa Take a moment, my friend, to think of something that stirs up a genuine, heartfelt smile — the kind that’s filled with appreciation. Yes, do it now. Ahhh… Isn’t that nice? And now go have a wonderful day!