Category Archives: patience

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

Posted on 26 August 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

Posted on 23 July 2012 by philosiblog

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? Dr Seuss had a certain way with words, didn’t he? “Be who … Continue reading →

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The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.

Posted on 5 May 2012 by philosiblog

The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Here, the word ‘vulgar’ is used to imply a lack of refinement and sophistication in the people making up … Continue reading →

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Genius is eternal patience.

Posted on 6 March 2012 by philosiblog

Genius is eternal patience. – Michelangelo What does that mean? Patience. Waiting, working, thinking, perfecting. That is the key element of genius. It’s not a quick thing. It takes as long as it takes, and genius will take the time necessary … Continue reading →

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If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother

Posted on 15 December 2011 by philosiblog

If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an old translation which I’d like to make sound a little more … Continue reading →

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Silence is one of the great arts of conversation

Posted on 31 October 2011 by philosiblog

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. – Cicero What does that mean? To me, it basically says “Shut up already!” We know that you can’t have a conversation with both (or all) of the people talking at … Continue reading →

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Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago

Posted on 26 October 2011 by philosiblog

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. – Les Brown What does that mean? To me, this is about being kind, but with a very broad target, and thinking far into the … 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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In situations that are difficult and challenging, patience helps maintain your will power and can sustain you.

Posted on 7 August 2011 by philosiblog

In situations that are difficult and challenging, patience helps maintain your will power and can sustain you. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Life is difficult and challenging. But sometimes things are more difficult and challenging than others. In … Continue reading →

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We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance.

Posted on 31 July 2011 by philosiblog

We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance. –  Dalai Lama What does that mean? He is asking us to consider the benefits of having someone who opposes you (I dislike the term ‘enemy’). … Continue reading →

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Only the inner protection of patience…

Posted on 12 June 2011 by philosiblog

Only the inner protection of patience can keep us from experiencing the turmoil of negative thoughts and emotions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Have you ever seen the commercials or videos where someone is standing still and everything is moving around them … Continue reading →

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We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.

Posted on 12 May 2011 by philosiblog

We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. – Carlos Castaneda What does that mean? The full quote is “The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, … Continue reading →

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Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse.

Posted on 24 March 2011 by philosiblog

Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? To me, the quote is saying that something that is said, cannot be un-said.  If you say … Continue reading →

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resting

Posted on 20 March 2011 by philosiblog

This has turned out to be both more fun, and more work, than I had anticipated.  Due to my crazy schedule, I will be taking a few days off.  See ya on Monday!

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You won’t help shoots grow by pulling them up higher.

Posted on 8 March 2011 by philosiblog

You won’t help shoots grow by pulling them up higher. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? Shoots, being a term for young plants, need to grow to be useful.  So the sooner they grow tall, the sooner you get … Continue reading →

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