Category Archives: affection

The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share.

The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Just think about this quote, and it’s implications, for a moment. You may disagree with a family member over a … Continue reading

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Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? How good does it feel to say “Hi!” to someone, and have them look up with a scowl … Continue reading

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The most important things in life aren’t things.

The most important things in life aren’t things. – Anthony J. DeAngelo What does that mean? Think for a moment about what is most important to you. How many of them were things, rather than people or ideals? Did your cell … Continue reading

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Genuine friendship can only be based on trust and affection, which can only arise when there is a mutual sense of concern and respect.

Genuine friendship can only be based on trust and affection, which can only arise when there is a mutual sense of concern and respect. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Can you call someone “my friend” if you don’t trust … Continue reading

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Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give.

Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this season we are reminded how much better it is to give than to receive. While the … Continue reading

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I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder – Gilbert K. Chesterton What does that mean? This quote is about thanks and the giving of thanks. The quote states that … Continue reading

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Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has two parts. The first part … Continue reading

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Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life.

Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This one seems straight forward enough. He says that affection, the … Continue reading

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