“I know, to banish anger altogether from one’s breast is a difficult task.It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort.It can be done only by God’s grace.” — Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi “Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.Most people are even incapable of forming …
Month: August 2022
Determination is an essential quality to nurture if I am to continue on my spiritual journey. No matter how much enthusiasm I have or how clear my aim is, without determination I will give up sooner or later. In times of challenge, I take care that determination does not lead to stubbornness; then I can …
“Peace begins with a smile.” -— Mother Teresa “Belief creates behaviors.” — Neale Donald Walsch “Say to yourself, ‘I am worthy of great love.’ Then remember those moments in your life when you indeed knew great love, and remember who and how you were at those times. That is your true nature.” — William DeFoore …
“The solutions to outwardly complex problems created by misguided thoughts will not arise from complicated analytical theory, but will emerge as an insight, wrapped in a blanket of simplicity.” -– Sydney Banks “We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” …
“The key to success, and to happiness, is being fully engaged in life – leading yourself with inspiration and committed action – setting your own fine and honorable example.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will …
“Recognize that part of being human is to make mistakes. If you judge and berate yourself, you are cooperating with the work of the negative forces. If you permit yourself the foibles of being a human being – errors, stupid choices, occasional emotional reactions and actions, thoughts that tempt you away from your spiritual heart …
Love is a powerful force. It can take us to great heights and leave us feeling light and airy. Yet it has been the most abused and misused force. Many degraded things pass for love. True love is based on understanding, mutual trust and respect and not simply on transient emotions. Love is being in …
“Look for the good in every person and every situation. You’ll almost always find it.” -– Brian Tracy “Be open to miracles every day. Miracles are natural aspects of your daily life, and the more you celebrate the small ones, the bigger they will become.” — William DeFoore “The most difficult thing is the decision …
“We honor life when we work. The type of work is not important: the fact of work is. All work feeds the soul if it is honest and done to the best of our abilities and if it brings joy to others.” — Matthew Fox “Now in order that people may be happy in their …
Now I want to call your attention to the difference between an ordinary desire and a burning desire. I had a burning desire to force Nature to develop a set of hearing aids for my son, and I kept on the job until Nature did just that. That was so burning that it became an …