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Monday, June 29, 2009

Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

CYNTHIA NELMS The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Alvin Toffler Here then, is the problem we present to you, stark and dreadful and inescapable: Shall we put an end to the human race; or shall mankind... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Open your mind, open your heart, open your arms, take it all in.

KOBI YAMADA ************************ Quick Thought: "Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come

by an appeal to the brain -- Gandhi There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings. Hodding Carter Blaming someone else for your gloomy day is like resenting the TV weatherman because it's cold and rainy outside. Guy Finley Someday,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would

be simply to learn how to breathe correctly -- Andrew Weil, M.D. Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. Oprah Winfrey Your own treasure house already contains everything you need. Why don't you use it freely, instead of chasing after... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Physicists are coming to see that all their theories of natural phenomena

are creations of the human mind; properties of our conceptual map of reality rather than reality itself, and that scientific theories and models are approximations of the true nature of things. Fritjof Capra Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 22, 2009

All spiritual disciplines are done with a view to still the mind.

The perfectly still mind is universal spirit -- Swami Ramdas You presume you are a small entity, But within you is enfolded the entire universe. You are indeed the evident book, By whose alphabet the hidden becomes manifest. Therefore, you have no need to look beyond yourself, What you seek is... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 19, 2009

I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which have never happened.

Mark Twain “Not that which goes into the mouth ruins a man; but that which comes out of his mouth.” Jesus of Nazareth Meditation may require a lifetime to master, but it will have been a lifetime well spent.... If you want to judge your progress, ask yourself these questions: Am I more loving? Is my... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained

through understanding -- Ralph Waldo Emerson In times of crisis, people reach for meaning. Meaning is strength. Our survival may depend on our seeking and finding it. Victor Frankl I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot

drive out hate; only love can do that - Martin Luther King, Jr. True self simply refers to the aspect of our being that is completely aware of its expanded nature no matter what we may be experiencing in our lives. Martia Nelson Remember, success is not measured by heights attained but by obstacles... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Truth is simply this present moment as it is, nothing can be added to it.

If you are totally present in this moment, then you are Truth itself. Tishan The voice of our original self is often muffled, overwhelmed, even strangled, by the voices of other people s expectations. Julie Cameron Only peace can be won and winning peace means not only avoiding armed conflict but... Sign in to see full entry.

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