Category Archives: calm

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated

Posted on 10 January 2012 by philosiblog

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote hit me pretty hard, once I started thinking about it. What if it didn’t matter what kind of car you drove. What … Continue reading →

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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual.

Posted on 8 January 2012 by philosiblog

The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly pragmatic statement. There are only a handful of individuals in the world who … Continue reading →

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We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease

Posted on 27 November 2011 by philosiblog

We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how kindness can impact others. Kindness can be shown in many ways, from saying hello … Continue reading →

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If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results

Posted on 13 November 2011 by philosiblog

If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is all about a short-term feel-good solution compared … Continue reading →

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Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have

Posted on 2 November 2011 by philosiblog

Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading →

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Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are

Posted on 1 November 2011 by philosiblog

Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are. – Malcolm Forbes What does that mean? To me, this quote is full of fairly straight forward advice. The quote works from … Continue reading →

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Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant

Posted on 21 October 2011 by philosiblog

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. – Robert Louis Stevenson What does that mean? Here, the emphasis isn’t on enjoying collecting of the results at the end, but in the joy … Continue reading →

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There are two things a person should never be angry at; what they can help, and what they cannot

Posted on 17 October 2011 by philosiblog

There are two things a person should never be angry at; what they can help, and what they cannot. – Plato What does that mean? This reminds me of the old saying “There are two kinds of people in this … 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.

Posted on 16 October 2011 by philosiblog

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

Posted on 2 October 2011 by philosiblog

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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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.

Posted on 25 September 2011 by philosiblog

Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 4 September 2011 by philosiblog

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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A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.

Posted on 13 August 2011 by philosiblog

A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary. – Seneca What does that mean? Today’s quote is a compliment to Aristotle’s quote, which says “Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.” If you are … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry about the world…

Posted on 17 June 2011 by philosiblog

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia. – Charles Schulz What does that mean? To me, this is a reminder that too many people worry about too many things. How can … Continue reading →

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According to my own experience…

Posted on 5 June 2011 by philosiblog

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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