Change

We have no choices about what we already are, but we can wish to change ourselves. Such an aspiration gives the mind a sense of direction. But just wishing is not enough. We have to find a way of putting that wish into action. (Matthieu Ricard. Why Meditate? Shambhala Sun. September 2010)

Wishing you peace and well being as you develop your aspirations and put them into action.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighterthis week._/\_

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Listening

The funny thing about the mind is that if you ask a question and them listen quietly, the answer usually appears. (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. The Joy of Living.)

Wishing you peace and well being as you find the answers that already lies within you.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/\_

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Happiness

There are two kinds of happiness: temporary and permanent. Temporary happiness is like aspirin for the mind, providing a few hours of relief from emotional pain. Permanent happiness comes from treating the underlying causes of suffering. (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret & Science of Happiness)

Wishing you peace and well being as you look at the underlying causes of your suffering.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/\_

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Mistakes

After observing O Sensei, the founder of Aikido, sparring with an
accomplished fighter, a young student said to the master, "You never
lose your balance. What is your secret?"

"You are wrong," O Sensei replies. "I am constantly losing my balance.
My skill lies in may ability to regain it." (Douglas Stone, Bruce
Patton, and Sheila Heen. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss
What Matters Most.)

Wishing you peace and well being as you recognize, admit and learn from
the mistakes we make with one another.

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and
tighter this week._/\_

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