“If speech is silver, silence is gold. When you must speak, speak a few words, speak sweetly and softly. That is the way to reach a listener’s heart.” — Unknown “There seems to be something about people in the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness: even though we may not do good all the time, our …
A little job well done is the first step toward a bigger one. Success is more of a process than an event. Great success is achieved after a long string of small successes. Most of us earn our stripes one step at a time, and we work our way up through the ranks. When we …
“Meaningful silence is better than meaningless words.” -— Pythagoras “Three Keys to a Happier Life:1. Love without expectation.2. Serve without wanting recognition.3. Care even if others don’t.” — Jon Gordon “Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success.” — Richard Carlson “Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection …
“When I observe things to be not right, I remain free from judgment and send feelings of good wishes so that the person receives strength to change” — Unknown “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.” -– Confucius “Every decision you make – every decision – is not a decision about what to do.It’s …
A compassionate person develops an eye for spotting the qualities that make each person special. Even when others are at their lowest ebb, it is possible to help them restore their self-belief by keeping a firm, clear vision of their goodness and specialities. Taking a gently encouraging approach, I must never give up on anyone.
Why do we find it hard to be at peace with ourselves, each other and the world? Imagine a lake that is flat and calm and pure – it is so clear you can see the bottom. Even when the wind blows it only ruffles the surface. All is still and peaceful in its depth. …
“Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.” — Joseph Campbell “Asking for help doesn’t mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence.” — Anne Wilson Schaef “The healthy, the strong individual, is the …
In today’s fast-paced society, we all find ourselves often facing the dilemma of having more tasks to complete than there are hours in the day. People have adopted all manner of tools to assist them in getting as much done as possible. There are fancy calendars, “to-do” lists, priority sheets, computerized day planners, and Palm …
Concentration on one’s major purpose projects a clear picture of that purpose upon the conscious mind and holds it there until it is taken over by the subconscious and acted upon. This is called controlled attention. Controlled attention is the act of coordinating all the faculties of the mind and directing their combined power to …
“No one ever regretted striving to be their best! We regret what we didn’t do knowing we could have done more and become more. No regrets! Commit now. Do the work. You’ll always feel good knowing you gave your all.” — Jon Gordon “A tree that wants to touch the sky, must extend its roots …