“Seek God where he may be found, even in the heart of a neighbor.” — A Search for God Book 1 [Compiled by the study groups of the Association for Research and Enlightenment]
I like to think artist’s are really kids at heart and this artist loves to play. It helps keep me creative, not to mention young. When I “surf the web” I often come across sites that are just plain fun. So this is my chance to share a few with you. Let’s play!
Okay, so you’re 40, we’re all kids at heart, right? Go ahead, take a peek. Even stay and play awhile. I won’t tell.
“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” — Thomas Merton, in his final address, during a conference on East-West monastic dialogue, delivered just two hours before his death (10 December 1968), quoted in Religious Education, Vol. 73 (1978), p. 292
English: Oscar Wilde, three-quarter length portrait, facing front, seated, leaning forward, left elbow resting on knee, hand to chin, holding walking stick in right hand, wearing coat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist. — attributed to Oscar Wilde
Gratitude changes everything (Photo credit: symphony of love)
Gratitude is defined in the Merriam Webster Learners Dictionary as a feeling of appreciation or thanks. [Source Merriam Webster Learners Dictionary] Don’t you love the simplicity of this definition?
Many times it is easy to think of all the difficulties in our world, but how often do we say thanks? Do you let the people in your life know you appreciate them? Do you thank them for the simple things they do to make your life better? Do you thank the grocery clerk who rings up your groceries? This is something I have learned from Bob. It took me a long time to understand that when he thanked me for cooking dinner or cleaning house he was sincere, but now I find myself thanking him for even the little things.
It is important to feel gratitude but I think it is even more important that we express it. When you wake up thank God for a new day. And don’t forget to spread the gratitude around. You might find the whole day goes better.
“It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community—a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the Earth.” —THICH NHAT HANH [Source: http://www.plumvillage.org%5D
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