Lao Tzu

Simplicity, Patience, Compassion

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasure. — Lao Tzu Simplicity, patience and compassion are the greatest things we can possess. We may spend years of struggle seeking after them only to discover there were right there waiting for us all along.

Your Values Become Your Destiny

“Your beliefs become your thoughts,Your thoughts become your words,Your words become your actions,Your actions become your habits,Your habits become your values,Your values become your destiny. — Lao Tzu

Surrender your self-interest

“Surrender your self-interest. Love others as much as you love yourself. Then you can be entrusted with all things under heaven.” – Lao Tzu

be yourself

“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.” — Lao Tzu Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/be-yourself-quotes

The great illusion

“There is no illusion greater than fear.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching

Kindness

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”– – Lao Tzu Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/dorothy_day_316234

Live close to the ground

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. Continue reading “Live close to the ground”