“Raise up just a little higher. Stand a little taller and straighten out your spine, inviting that life-giving flow of energy into your magnificent body/mind organism.” — William DeFoore “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” — Lao Tzu “As long as I am this or that, I …
“The dream you are living is your creation.It is your perception of reality that you can change at any time.” — don Miguel Ruiz “Whatever anyone else says or does, their words and their actions are truly about themselves. Don’t take it personally when they rant, even if they direct their unhappiness in your direction. …
“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate,and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower “We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself …
Our first reaction to a difficult situation is often negative. There is a tendency to be carried away in a storm of negative thoughts. Such thoughts are of no use and lead us further from the solution. Thinking one positive thought everyday helps me to maintain stability. Constant practice will help me remain stable even …
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” — Mother Teresa “There are three kinds of violence: one, through our deeds; two, through our words; and three, through our thoughts. …The root of all violence is in the world of thoughts, and that is why training the mind is so important.” — …
“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 …
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 …