Words of Wisdom 19 (Jan 19 - Jun 19)

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My practice is about unity; it’s about coming together and not differentiating ourselves, about really understanding that we are all human beings, pursuing happiness.

—Interview with Aretha Busby by Emma Varvaloucas, “Tolerably Black”

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Again and again, I am reminded that the wild, like the human spirit, cannot be managed or reproduced, it can only be recognized, protected, and honored.

—Rick Bass, “Wild Berries”

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When we open our hearts and our minds completely, we are in a place where we can experience something new, a new truth, a new reality, a miracle that we haven’t experienced in the past.

We can see things differently and they present new, expanded opportunities, new horizons.

—Anam Thubten, “How a Tomato Opened My Mind”

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Loss itself is a time-honored gateway; it encourages a shift from anxiety and attachment to the pursuit of a new spiritual awareness.

—David Rome, “The Green Buddha”

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Because a loving heart is the very nature of every human being, to cultivate love does not mean to fabricate something that is not already present.

Rather, it means to identify and gradually remove the many obstacles that block access to our loving heart.

—Beth Roth, “Family Dharma: A Bedtime Ritual”

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Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe.

Luke 12:15

Source: Life Changing Words

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To manifest wisdom means simply to step back and see—to reflect, inquire, be aware, be disciplined, and be focused not once in a while, but all of the time, moment to moment.

This life is precious and fleeting. Pay attention.

—Seido Ray Ronci, “The Examined Life”

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Seeing for yourself, from your own experience, what works and what doesn’t is what meditation is all about.

—Jason Siff, “The Problem with Meditation Instructions”

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Thankful for the blessings we receive, we can try to be kinder, more open-minded, and more accepting of one another.

And we can work to eliminate barriers between people, so that our togetherness is brought to light and honored.

—Jeff Wilson, “Come Together”

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If you fall, your friend can help you up. But if you fall without having a friend nearby, you are really in trouble.

Ecclesiastes 4:10

Source: Life Changing Words