Here’s a good quote I ran across on Facebook: Really, which is an extreme diet — vegetarianism or the “normal” diet that kills the average person 20% faster.
The need of the world today is not learning…
“The need of the world today is not learning, but how to become considerate towards one another. To try and find out in what way happiness can be brought about, and in this way to realize that peace which is…
Indifference of a Different Nature
“Vairagi means a person who has become indifferent; and yet indifference is not the word for it. It describes a person who has lost the value in his eyes of all that attracts the human being. It is no more…
Follow Your Intuition
This is probably one of the most-watched videos of all time. But always worth another watch, I think:
John Wooden on True Success
You might not expect such words of wisdom and gentleness from a college basketball coach, but retired UCLA coach John Wooden has many gems of wisdom here, and he seems to be a very gentle, thoughtful, helpful person. Check it…
Some More Beauties from Mark Twain
Too funny: “If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.” ~ Mark Twain Always loved this one by Twain, as well:…
Every soul radiates an influence which charges the atmosphere…
“Every soul radiates an influence which charges the atmosphere all around. The more powerful the influence the wider it spreads, forcing its way even through walls. There is no barrier of water or space which can keep that influence from…
The more sincerity is developed, the greater share of truth…
“The more sincerity is developed, the greater share of truth you will have. And however much sincerity a person may have, there is always a gap to fill, for we live in the midst of falsehood, and we are always…
Turning the light around…
“Turning the light around, is to illumine inwardly, is using emptiness and stillness to return the spirit to the inside.” ~ Dzogchen
Always do right…
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” ~ Mark Twain