I am unable to write today, I will be back on Monday… but I wanted to pass along a quote that I find meaningful. Have a great day! “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Dalai Lama’
Setting Yourself Free…
Posted in Happiness, tagged Dalai Lama, Mineapolis, Spirituality, The Path on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
People in Need…
Posted in On Purpose, tagged Dalai Lama, Love, Mineapolis, Spirituality on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When we encounter a person in need, we may want to give them something as a way of helping them, but if we give without taking the time to see who they really are, our gift is nowhere near as powerful as it could be. For example, may want to give a homeless person a [...]
Dealing with Anger…
Posted in Habits, tagged Dalai Lama, Habits, Mineapolis, Personal Growth on February 12, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I want to start this post by making an apology to someone I recently hurt by not dealing with anger and disappointment in a patient and compassionate way. In the past I have struggled with anger as many of you probably have too. It seems there are some lessons we need to keep re-learning. This is unfortunate, [...]
The Art of Happiness…
Posted in Book Review, tagged Dalai Lama, Fear, Happiness, Mineapolis, Personal Growth, Spirituality, The Path on January 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I just finished re-reading one of my favorite books “The Art of Happiness”, which is based on a series of interviews and lectures by the Dalai Lama. The book draws upon over 2500 years of Buddhist wisdom, combined with the latest findings of modern science, and mixed with a healthy dose of common sense. It [...]
Sunday Quote…
Posted in Quotes, tagged Dalai Lama, Happiness, Mineapolis, Spirituality on January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others naturally [...]