Words of Wisdom 19 (Jan 19 - Jun 19)

[winston]

Coming back to conscious breathing will give you a nourishing break.

It will also make your mindfulness stronger, so when you want to look into your anxiety or other emotions you’ll have the calm and concentration to be able to do so.

—Thich Nhat Hanh, “Fear of Silence”

[winston]

"Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow."

AESOP

[winston]

The mind can do wonderful and unexpected things.

Meditators who are having a difficult time achieving a peaceful state of mind sometimes start thinking, “Here we go again, another hour of frustration.”

But often something strange happens; although they are anticipating failure, they reach a very peaceful meditative state.

—Ajahn Brahm, “Stepping Towards Enlightenment”

[winston]

What is the point of letting go of identity?

Freedom from identity is what allows and enables us to be truly human—to be an ongoing response to the challenges, demands, and needs of life.

—Ken McLeod, “Forget About Being A Buddhist. Be A Human.”

[winston]

What is the point of letting go of identity?

Freedom from identity is what allows and enables us to be truly human—to be an ongoing response to the challenges, demands, and needs of life.

—Ken McLeod, “Forget About Being A Buddhist. Be A Human.”

[winston]

It's better to enjoy what we have than to always want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 6:9

Source: Life Changing Words

[winston]

It's better to enjoy what we have than to always want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 6:9

Source: Life Changing Words

[winston]

"It's not that I could and others couldn't. It's that I did and others didn't"

- Anonymous

[winston]

"It's not that I could and others couldn't. It's that I did and others didn't"

- Anonymous

[winston]

"I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work."

PLATO