Anyone in a state of seeking can never be happy. Only those who are constantly finding are fulfilled. And finding is not something that happens to us – it is something we do. ~ Alan Cohen ~ Treat everyone with kindness. Not only does it help others to feel better, but you will notice that you…
There are two ways of spreading light: To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~ Edith Wharton ~ As we interact with others, how we behave can be as important as who we are. If we project our passion for life, our warmth, and our tolerance in our facial features, voice, and choice of…
Meditation is a method for quieting the chatter of the mind and attaining the inner peace and happiness we all strive for. Meditation calms down the body and the mind, reduces stress and has a healing effect on the body. The most successful meditation is practiced every day. Meditate in a place where you can…
There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. As much as we might want someone to fill a certain role in our lives, they have to want to do it. And if they aren’t, it’s our job to recognize that so we don’t continually cause ourselves…
A mind full of imagination does not make you a daydreamer, nor does it make you impractical. Your imagination strengthens your creative abilities, and is a great tool for recreating your world and your life. There are many ways in daily life that we use our imagination. We use it to organize an event, arrive…
You are much stronger than anything life can throw your way. If you’ve been working on a goal for a while and haven’t produced the results you wanted, keep on trying. You may just be a day or two from reaching your goal. Keep on going, no matter what obstacles you might encounter. Working hard…
We may come to know our friends and lovers over years of conversation and experience, but we may eventually realize that it is enough to love them without knowing what they are all about. We may not approve of everything they do, and we may not appreciate their eccentric ways, but still we know and appreciate them. We…
I’ve learned that maturity is basically about what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them. I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it. It’s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. I’ve learned…
And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ~ Roald Dahl ~ Everything is beautiful in its appointed time. The fullness and harmony of things is largely an element of beauty. The order,…
Have you ever had an experience in which you were in a new place, yet felt as if you had been there before? Have you been in a new situation, but felt it was familiar? This is called deja vu. The experience of deja vu appears to be very common, and that seventy percent of…
The mind and its thoughts create your world. The mind creates the illusion you are living in. Thoughts and imagination are creative. They mold and affect your world and how you perceive it. As your thoughts are, so is your world. When you are spiritually awakened, nothing can affect your mind and moods. You will…
If your luck is bad, that is a sign from the Universe that you are getting back what you put in. So if you want a different kind of luck, you’re going to need to put in a different kind of energy. Good luck is really just good Karma. Luck is a useful way of…
If you can dream it, you can believe it. If you can believe it, you can achieve it. Set yourself clear goals. Open your mind, body and soul to life’s opportunities. Believe in yourself and your own abilities. If you want something to happen in your life, you can manifest it by asking the Universe…
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. if you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give…
Self-esteem is the way you judge and look at yourself. Do you see yourself as special? Are you confident in your ability to handle everyday life? Many are not. You have to realize that you as a human being have good and positive qualities. It’s time to begin focusing on what you have going…
A lovely rose with petals soft, a scent so sweet and light. So beautiful a flower, with colors shining bright. But something not so savory about the fragrant rose, the thorns, so sharp upon the stem, that sharpen as it grows. Yet still lovely is the flower, despite the thorns that prick. Just as life…
Money can buy finery but not beauty, a house but not a home, medicine but not health. Money can buy luxuries but not culture, fun but not happiness, religion but not salvation, a bed but not sleep, books but not a brain. It can buy food but not an appetite. Money is a passport to…
What is a real friend? A real friend makes you feel good when you are in their company. They do not want to bring you down. People who are genuinely your friend put your relationship above being right. Unfortunately, people have bad days and act imperfect, so there are times when a true friend will…
Can you accept what you don’t understand, in the absence of proof? Mystical is when we accept our instinct, revelation, intuition or any form of just knowing. Mysticism is the claim to the perception of some other reality. A reality other than the one in which we live, whose definition is only that it is…
Helping others is an act of kindness. Helping those that need us is a good thing, something a lot of people may not think about, nor do often. If a person is experiencing difficulty in life, showing them love and kindness can uplift them from the situation they are in. Showing kindness and doing good…
We must all love each other and be honest with each other to have peace. It is an ideal life to have peace, to work together and to live together, for that should be the goal for each and every one of us. Peace with others doesn’t only depend on us as individuals. It requires…
Spend time with people who make you happy. Love who you are and treat others with care and kindness. Be honest with yourself and with others by saying what you mean and meaning what you say. Find the courage to change things that can be changed and understand that there are things that you have…
Go forward with your shoulders back firm, with your head high, and with a smile. With your enthusiastic spirit, perseverance and integrity of character, put your intelligence, talents, and passion into action. Never let setback excuse you from trying again. It often takes many attempts to be a success. Never let negative people influence you…
If you are unhappy at the way your life is progressing, it’s time to take another path. Most of us have thought at one time or another, “I wonder, will my ship ever arrive?” Wishful thinking is not going to get that ship to you. Our luck is not going to change overnight. It’s time…