Category Archives: WORDS TO LIVE BY

Words to Live By

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

“My research has shown me that when emotions are expressed–which is to say that the biochemicals that are the substrate of emotion are flowing freely–all systems are united and made whole. When emotions are repressed, denied, not allowed to be … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

“Acceptance does not mean inaction. We may need to respond, strongly at times…From a peaceful center we can respond instead of react. Unconscious reactions create problems. Considered responses bring peace. With a peaceful heart whatever happens can be met with … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Confess your hidden faults. Approach what you find repulsive. Help those you think you cannot help. Anything you are attached to, give that. Go to the places that scare you. – Phadhampa Sangye’s instructions to Machig Labron

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Words to Live By

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel

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Two Horses

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

There is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

“Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.” – Alice Walker

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Words to Live By

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

“The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost

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Words to Live By

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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