Compassion

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Mike
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, it opens us to others and brings us a sense of connection to others, and sense of purpose and meaning in life.
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Don’t Worry be happy

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mike

smiley I’m a big advocate of just getting as happy as I can — which takes care of everything. Even if I don’t have reason to be happy— I make something up. Fantasize it. I make a decision that I’m going to be happy one way or another—no matter what. “No matter what, I’m going to be happy! If I have to ignore everybody; if I have to never watch television again; if I have to never pick up a newspaper again, I’m going to be happy. If I never have to see that person’s face again, I’m going to be happy. If I have to see that person’s face, I’m going to find something to see in that person’s face that makes me happy. I’m going to be happy. I’m going to be happy. I’m going to be happy.”

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Art

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Mike

ArtArt is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. – Andre Gide

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Let yourself

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mike

let yourself

Let yourself be. Let yourself enjoy.

Let yourself see and participate, know and feel, listen and
understand. Let yourself live the brilliant richness that
shines through even the smallest details of this very time
and place.

Let go of the worries, the fears, the grievances,
insecurities and inhibitions. Simply and lovingly live the
beauty of this day.

Without judgment as to whether it is difficult or easy,
popular or unpopular, do what you know is right, and what
you feel is right for you. Let yourself be curious, in awe,
inspired and in love with the ineffable reality of
existence.

Live authentically as the unique person you really, truly
are. Allow the fulfillment that naturally comes when you let
all you do come from the best of who you are.

Let yourself be joyful, and generous with your joy, just
because you can, and just because it feels so good. Right
now, let yourself live in the best, most positive way you
can imagine.

Ralph Marston

 

 

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