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Category Archives: caring
You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.
You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say. – Martin Luther What does that mean? Most of us are pretty clear on the idea that we are responsible for our own … Continue reading
Posted in advice, belief, caring, emotion, inspire, tact
Tagged @HawkSMI, Martin Luther, responsible, say, you
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Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are. – Unknown What does that mean? If we waited until others were nice to us before we are nice to them, it might be a … Continue reading
Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful.
Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? OK, so I’m a little bit behind the times. I even missed my Three Year Anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in caring, doing, growth, inspire, opportunity, simplicity
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, make, meaningful, wish
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It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.
It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it. – Epictetus What does that mean? He might have had an ulterior motive for this quote, presuming he actually … Continue reading
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop What does that mean? This quote is from the famous story, The Lion and the Mouse, wherein a small Mouse, caught by the Lion, is released rather … Continue reading
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings.
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very interesting quote, … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, harmful, hatred
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Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.
Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fundamental truth in life. If you think about some of … Continue reading
Posted in caring, doing, friendship, happiness, help, service
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, others, welfare
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Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes.
Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes. – Alexandra K. Trenfor – still no bio 8( What does that mean? I like this quote in general, but … Continue reading
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.
The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote is about contribution. It does … Continue reading
Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? As is so often is the case, this Twitter friendly quote is just part of a longer quote. This is … Continue reading
In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others.
In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I was unable to find the context for this quote, so I will presume that the quote is about … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, inspire, self improvement, value, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, care, Dalai Lama, maximum, wise
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The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. – Charles Dickens (speaking as Ebenezer Scrooge) What does that mean? On this day in 1842, Charles Dickens published his famous book “A Christmas Carol.” This quote is … Continue reading
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder What does that mean? That is profound. It posits that there is one time when we are truly alive, and … Continue reading
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society.
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is simple common sense. We wouldn’t run a family or a business the way we … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, human, peaceful, responsibility
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There is no wisdom without love.
There is no wisdom without love. – Sri Ram What does that mean? This is kind of a cryptic quote, and can be taken a number of ways. I want to focus on the difference between knowledge and wisdom. It … Continue reading
