Category Archives: caring

Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.

Posted on 20 May 2012 by philosiblog

Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

Posted on 27 April 2012 by philosiblog

Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote due to the metaphor it uses. Happiness as a potion, a liquid … Continue reading →

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It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.

Posted on 22 April 2012 by philosiblog

It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Some people (the character of W.C.Fields would be a great example) have no love for children … Continue reading →

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A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Posted on 3 April 2012 by philosiblog

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This quote is about a rather straight forward observation. Those who are kind-hearted tend to radiate gladness, or happiness. … Continue reading →

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Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.

Posted on 28 March 2012 by philosiblog

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. – Maxim Gorky What does that mean? If you’ve ever been to a wedding … Continue reading →

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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Posted on 27 March 2012 by philosiblog

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. – John Watson (aka Ian MacLaren) What does that mean? This is often misattributed to Plato and Philo, but is far more recent than that. It was also originally worded … Continue reading →

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You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable.

Posted on 20 March 2012 by philosiblog

You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? I like the quote. While the guy was a bit quirky, and definitely from a different era, … Continue reading →

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The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish.

Posted on 11 March 2012 by philosiblog

The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the gentle side of human nature. It … Continue reading →

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Politics have no relation to morals

Posted on 5 November 2011 by philosiblog

Politics have no relation to morals. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Having grown up in the greater Chicago-land area, this quote really makes sense to me. Morals are about doing what is right for the right reasons. The definition … 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.

Posted on 18 September 2011 by philosiblog

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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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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I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”

Posted on 2 May 2011 by philosiblog

I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, it means that if you are willing to … Continue reading →

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Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.

Posted on 25 April 2011 by philosiblog

Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. – Aristotle What does that mean? Like anything that travels, setting a proper course at the beginning is critical.  If the airplane you are in is off course by 30 degrees, … Continue reading →

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