Resist pessimism and negative thinking both in private and national life. Think only good. “Think God.” Whatever your trouble, put God, and thoughts of God, in place of that trouble. Think godly things. Even if he or she does not appear to be doing so, see that your brother-sister is striving towards God. See the…
Laughter is a pleasant sound, it spreads joy all around. Whether you’re young or old, laughter can be like magic to our souls. Whenever we’re feeling sad, laughter can sustain us so that things don’t seem quite so bad. If we give in to laughter it can be like a cure for something that seems…
True personal strength is not to be found in an iron will or in superior intelligence. Real strength of character shows itself in a willingness to let life sweep over us and burrow its way into us. Courage appears as we open ourselves to the natural alchemy of personal transformation, not when we close ourselves…
We all at some point in our lives, experience a rebirth. That simply means that we’re changing our priorities. What was once important becomes unimportant. What was of no value becomes urgent. What we ignored is now given the utmost attention. When we shift our thinking during this rebirth, we will experience startling changes, both…
Gratitude is one of the most misunderstood and neglected energy sources in our life. Whatever we give gratitude for, we increase. Give gratitude for your health and you will enjoy better health. When you give gratitude for the challenges that come your way, you are not giving gratitude for the pain, but for the opportunity…
Are you happy? As a happy individual, you know that people, not things, are the true keys to a joyful existence. People who pursue material goods, as opposed to the pursuit of emotional fulfillment, tend to be less satisfied and express fewer positive emotions. People are social animals and seek the companionship of others as…
There is an old saying that “Great minds think alike” but it is important to know that “Fools seldom differ.” Believing what someone else believes can often be a worthwhile idea, especially if that person is successful, but not always. It is much better to discover what works best for you by challenging and changing…
Long life is indeed a blessing, but maybe we overdo our concern for the length of our lives and give insufficient attention to the passion we bring to whatever time we have. The meaning and purpose of life are great mysteries, and in that light a very brief life, of only minutes, can be full…
God has put at each person’s side, a Guardian Angel to support and protect us, and to be with us always. God sends us the angel to free us, to lead us away from harm and to guide us. He asks only that we listen and respect our angel. From the very moment of our…
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. ~ Deepak Chopra ~ When you are facing chaotic situations, change your perspective and ask yourself if the situation is going to matter a year from now. If not, let it go. Learn to let go of all the stuff you can’t control….
There is a place in each of us that is so beautiful, angels smile in its presence. That presence is who you really are. When you can stand spiritually naked, look at yourself and like what you see, you have achieved a great feat. ~ Ron Rathbun ~ Most of us have a hard…
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ~ Lao Tzu ~ Kindness and empathy help us relate to other people and have more positive relationships with friends, family, and even perfect strangers we encounter in our daily lives. Besides just improving personal relationships, showing kindness can…
If I ever reach heaven, I expect to find three wonders there. First, to meet someone I had not thought to see there. Second, to miss someone I had expected to see there. Third, the greatest wonder of all, to find myself there. In Heaven, we will not live in the past—we will have no…
The greatest suffering is being lonely, feeling unloved, having no one. I have come more and more to realize that it is being unwanted that is the worst disease that any human being can ever experience. ~ Mother Teresa of Calcutta (The Joy In Loving: A Guide to Daily Living) ~ When we feel…
I’ve Learned: That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. We all believe that everybody has the same view of the world as we do, and that everybody has the same perception of it. This is really not true. We all have different perceptions and that is why…
People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ We spend so much time looking…
I’ve Learned: That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. One of the main reasons for low self-esteem is that people don’t take responsibility for their actions. They always try to blame someone else. That someone else is the reason for all the bad things that happen to them, and…
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi ~ Such a Beautiful Thought – If we can bring our Thoughts, Words and Deeds in harmony we can truly explore our potential, talent and capability by channelizing our energies towards…
I’ve Learned: To be different, and to always be true to myself. I’ve learned to always keep my mind open for things I truly like. Fashion is unimportant, style is what really matters. Never wear things because somebody else is wearing it, we have to be our own role model. There will be people that…
I’ve Learned: Mistakes are sometimes the best memories. We’re born, we die, and in between we make a lot of mistakes, and some are too much fun to only make once. You cannot always wait for the perfect time, sometimes you must dare to jump. Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to…
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity. ~ Voltaire ~ We meditate because this world of ours has not been able to fulfill us. There is too much anxiety, worry and frustration in our everyday lives. We are constantly at the mercy of…
Sweet Spirit: Your love needs to express through each willing soul who is dedicated to his or her spiritual journey. Let me be that willing soul. Move through me, work through me, love through me, live through me. And so it is. Amen. Our spiritual journey begins with our birth, and continues throughout our life….
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy; for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities. ~ Psalms 31:7 ~ God knows everything about us. When we read the Word of God we know that we have a secure and certain future for God will never allow us to suffer…
“Significance is discovered in the heart. It is here that it is cultivated and nurtured as it imparts meaning to everything you put your hand to. It spills forth from a life rooted in the source of significance itself – divine love. This takes what may appear as mundane, simple tasks and makes them pregnant…