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Category Archives: calm
Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice.
Everybody wants a happy life and a peaceful mind, but we have to produce peace of mind through our own practice. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts out with a fairly straight-forward premise. We all want to be … Continue reading
Posted in calm, happiness, peace, preparation, reflection, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, everybody, happy, peaceful
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If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment.
If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment. – Lao Tzu also attributed to Junia Bretas (see comments for details) What does that … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, calm, focus, peace, question, worry
Tagged @Thinkiatry, anxious, depressed, Lao Tzu, peace
33 Comments
Whether we are happy or not depends on our attitude; compassion, for instance, leads to a calmer mind.
Whether we are happy or not depends on our attitude; compassion, for instance, leads to a calmer mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a quote about the link between our attitude and our mood. It’s hard to … Continue reading
Posted in anger, attitude, calm, compassion, happiness, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, attitude, compassion, Dalai Lama, happy
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The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. – Seneca What does that mean? While it isn’t stated explicitly, this quote is almost certainly about death, and the transition to what might come after it. … Continue reading
We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind.
We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Given the person speaking it, one usually presumes that there will be a … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discovery, obstacles, peace, self improvement, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, development, need, understand
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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. – Unknown What does that mean? Being happy with what you have, that is the core of happiness. When you can let … Continue reading
Posted in calm, creativity, focus, gratitude, innovation, relaxation
Tagged @_inspirational_, everything, happy, perfect, Unknown
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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.
Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How many times have you become frustrated because you caught yourself doing something, even though you knew … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, effort, improve, patience, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, discipline, expecting, time
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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is another great Stoic quote. It starts out by admitting that there are things that are outside of … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, calm, dignity, inspire, leadership, relaxation
Tagged @philo_quotes, best, Epictetus, make, power
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It is idle to dread what you cannot avoid.
It is idle to dread what you cannot avoid. – Publius Syrus What does that mean? Most of us have dreaded or worried about the coming of something that was inevitable, at one time or another in our lives. Whether it … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, emotion, persistence, self improvement, worry
Tagged @_inspirational_, avoid, dread, idle, Publius Syrus
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Sunshine all the time makes a desert.
Sunshine all the time makes a desert. – Arab Proverb What does that mean? This is a fairly straight forward quote. If all you have is sunshine, you’re going to have problems with plants life. Water, in the form of … Continue reading
Posted in calm, common sense, honest, moderation, perseverance, question
Tagged @thehrgoddess, Arab Proverb, desert, sunshine, variety
1 Comment
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney J. Harris What does that mean? Boy, do I feel this one today! I have so much to do, and no where near enough time in … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, limits, moderation, relaxation, time
Tagged @aQuoteToday, relax, Sydney J. Harris, time, when
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Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it.
Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Does anger really accomplish anything? Some might say that it is useful for motivation, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, power, setting an example, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, action, anger, avoid, Dalai Lama
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In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm.
In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is fairly straight forward. We humans are a fairly clever lot. We are intelligent and can do a great … Continue reading
Posted in calm, clarity, emotion, intelligence, judgement, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, intelligence, mind
2 Comments
and this is a common failing of mankind, never to anticipate a storm when the sea is calm.
(and this is a common failing of mankind, never to anticipate a storm when the sea is calm) – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a neat quote, as it is literally a parenthetical note at the end of a … Continue reading
Posted in calm, communication, discovery, observation, preparation, understanding
Tagged @aaronlaurent, anticipate, failing, mankind, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Only the gentle are ever really strong. – James Dean What does that mean? This quote is interesting in that it is an apparent contradiction on it’s face. Generally, the strong, manly types are (stereotypically) the exact opposite of gentle. In Hollywood, they often go to great … Continue reading
Posted in calm, emotion, gentle, leadership, setting an example, strength
Tagged @YummyQuotes, gentle, James Dean, strong
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