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Words of Wisdom 19 (Jan 19 - Jun 19)
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Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:33 amby winston
A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.
Proverbs 15:1
Source: Life Changing Words
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:36 amby winston
Open yourself to the music of the world in this moment, in this place.
—Martine Batchelor, “Instructions for Listening Meditation”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:32 pmby winston
Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Source: Life Changing Words
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:26 amby winston
When we ask an open question, we have not yet found an answer.
And this leaves the mind free, unobstructed, and ready for adventure…
There is nothing ignorant or vague about this openness, because questioning actively engages the movement and fluidity of life.
—Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, “The Power of an Open Question”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:52 amby winston
Stillness in the midst of motion and commotion is free of will, direction, and time.
It is a complete letting be of what is, from moment to moment.
—Toni Packer, “Unmasking the Self”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:19 amby winston
Compassion
Remember that you don’t have to like or admire someone to feel compassion for that person.
All you have to do is wish for that person to be happy.
The more you can develop this attitude toward people you know have misbehaved, the more you’ll be able to trust your intentions in any situation.
—Thanissaro Bhikkhu, “Head & Heart Together”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:08 amby winston
Cultivating skillful effort, we learn to distinguish the “right” amount of effort. Not too little. Not too much. Just right. In tune. When we find the right pitch, our practice flourishes.
—Peter Doobinin, “Skillful Effort”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:00 amby winston
The essence of spiritual practice is remembrance, whether it’s remembering to come back to the present moment or recalling the truth of impermanence.
—Andrew Holocek, “The Supreme Contemplation”
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:14 amby winston
Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.
Proverbs 13:20
Source: Life Changing Words
Re: Words of Wisdom 18 (Sep 17 - Dec 19)
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Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:16 pmby winston
By extinguishing the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion, we are transforming our emotional range.
Emotions such as kindness, generosity, compassion, confidence, and gladness for the good fortune of others continue to function and are even enhanced by being uncovered.
—Andrew Olendzki, “Pinch Yourself”