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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Love




"If there is love, there is hope to have real families, real brotherhood,

real equanimity, real peace.

If the love within your mind is lost, if you continue to see other beings as enemies,

then no matter how much knowledge or education you have,

no matter how much material progress is made, only suffering and confusion will ensue."

"Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. 

Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering,

so to abuse or mistreat each other is futile. 

The foundation of all spiritual practice is love. 
          That you practice this well is my only request."

-- Dalai Lama

Destiny





"I believe that two people are connected at the heart,

and it doesn't matter what you do, 

or who you are or where you live . . . 

there are no boundaries or barriers 

if two people are destined to be together."


-- Julia Roberts

Beauty



“Beauty is how you feel inside, 

and it reflects in your eyes. 

It is not something physical.”


―Sophia Loren

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Generosity


Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of 

compassion and loving-kindness. 

When one desires to alleviate the suffering of others 

and 

to promote their well-being, then generosity - in action, word, 

and thought - is this desire put into practice. 

It is important to recognize the "generosity" here refers not just to 

giving in a material sense, but to generosity of the heart.

- - - Dalai Lama

Monday, March 19, 2012

The Christian Alphabet


A lthough things are not perfect

B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame.

E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know.

I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking
H im for all the things
L ove imparts to thee.

M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone.

Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command.

U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
eX alting God most high.

Y es, there will be good times and yes some will be bad, but
Z ion waits in glory, where none are ever sad!




Monday, March 12, 2012

Boundaries



Learn how to say 'no', you will never be able to fully say 'yes'

Unless you know how to set boundaries to form your safe space, 

you will always be concerned that saying 'yes' might put you in danger

So you will always pull back a little from saying 'yes' with your whole heart

 Paradoxically, knowing how to say 'no' to form boundaries 

gives much more power to your 'yes'

Saturday, March 3, 2012

a prayer . . .


God,
grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change
the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Amen

Friday, March 2, 2012

alone . . .

I love this thoughts from Albert Einstein and here, I love the amazing place.  


I remember the trails i have blazed alone the past decade have taught me much.
And I remember those times, alone. . . with God.