“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 …
“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 …