“Paradise is not a place, it’s a state of consciousness.” – Sri Chinmoy
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Thought for Today
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” – Kurt Vonnegut
Thought for Today
“In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived How well we have loved How well we have learned to let go” ― Jack Kornfield
Thought for Today
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)” ―Tich Nhat Hanh, Peace in Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
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“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ― Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation
A Simple Discipline: Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zin PhD is a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher who works toward bringing mindfulness into mainstream medicine and society. He defines mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” As I was preparing for this month I read a number of definitions of mindfulness, but thisContinue reading “A Simple Discipline: Mindfulness”
Thought for Today
“Extremism is the root of all conflict, those who wish to be a peace, follow the middle path of compassion and love for all.” — Kemmy Nola
Thought for Today
“Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel lovedContinue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“History has shown us that our tendency to colonize and exploit other regions has always backfired. This planet can be made a happier, more peaceful place to live in, but the change will have to come from within the hearts of all of us living here.” — Jagad Guru Chris Butler
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“We need to meditate on what is peaceful. Once we have ‘filled up’ in this way, we once again have an abundance of love to send out into the world.” ~ Jean Shinoda Bolen
