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True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match.

True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match. – Erich Fromm What does that mean? Well, as a nerd an the antithesis of a snappy dresser, I might argue with having to have … Continue reading

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Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this talks about a fundamental human need, the need of love and kindness. … 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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One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving.

One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving. – Amy Carmichael Similarly stated as “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” to Robert Louis Stevenson. What does that mean? The first half … Continue reading

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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading

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A heart that loves is always young.

A heart that loves is always young. – Greek Proverb What does that mean? Can you remember the euphoria of the early stages of love? I believe this is what is being described in this quote. Your strength, vigor, energy … Continue reading

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Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started.

Without a sense of equanimity, unbiased love and compassion cannot even get started. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition. At thefreedictionary.com, equanimity is defined as “The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.” So, restating the … Continue reading

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Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds.

Wonderful spiritual qualities, such as unbounded love and compassion, are present as potentials in all our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Spiritual qualities, or just about anything else, exist in our minds as potential. We can be great … Continue reading

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? To me, his quote talks of the two faces of love. Love can be out-going (love from you … Continue reading

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If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it doesn’t, then it was never meant to be.

If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it doesn’t, then it was never meant to be. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this quote is speaking of the most … Continue reading

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Where love rules, there is no will to power; where power predominates, there love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other.

Where love rules, there is no will to power; where power predominates, there love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other. – Carl Jung What does that mean? It sounds to me that he is saying that … Continue reading

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To have true friends and be loved…

To have true friends and be loved by them, we must in turn feel love and sympathy for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This reminds me of the phrase “to have a friend you have to be a … Continue reading

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According to my own experience…

According to my own experience, the highest level of inner calm comes from the development of love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The full quote is as follows: According to my own experience, the highest level of … Continue reading

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Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading

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All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt.

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt. – Charles Schulz What does that mean? So many of my posts have been kind of heavy of late, so let’s try something a little lighter … Continue reading

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