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Category Archives: relaxation
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. – William Penn What does that mean? Time. You never know how much you have, but yet we still waste it. There are only so many hours in each … Continue reading
Posted in love, money, relaxation, respect, time, value
Tagged @VoiceOfEnigma, most, time, want, William Penn
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The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it’s truth that prevails.
The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it’s truth that prevails. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the futility … Continue reading
Posted in calm, peace, relaxation, truth, victory
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, force, power, truth, violence
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You don’t have to try, you just have to be.
You don’t have to try, you just have to be. – David Viscott What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the age-old struggle. On one hand, we feel a need to excel, to do something, to be … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, effort, relaxation, struggle, time, work
Tagged @ZenProverbs, be, David Viscott, just, try
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Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is the basis of a … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, forgiveness, habits, peace, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, individuals, inner peace, world peace
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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.
Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, stop
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If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t.
If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is specifically about the relationship between happiness and peace of mind. In … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contentment, deception, happiness, peace, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, deceiving, happy, peace of mind
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The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us.
The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone I know is looking for peace of mind. If they have none, they want some. If they have some, they want … Continue reading
Posted in calm, focus, inspire, knowledge, preparation, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, external, opponent, peace of mind
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True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.
True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about relaxing and being ‘in the moment.’ How often do we hurry to get here or there? How often … Continue reading
Posted in fear, focus, happiness, preparation, relaxation, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, enjoy, happiness, present, Seneca
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Anybody can become angry. But to be angry… at the right time and for the right purpose is not within everybody’s power.
Anybody can become angry. But to be angry… at the right time and for the right purpose is not within everybody’s power. – Aristotle What does that mean? This is a popular quote, but shortened for twitter. The longer version is: … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, compassion, relaxation, time, understanding
Tagged @gcu, angry, anybody, Aristotle, right
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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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You can’t make footprints on the sands of time by sitting on your butt… and who wants to make butt-prints?
You can’t make footprints on the sands of time by sitting on your butt… and who wants to make butt-prints? – Bob Moawad What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, talking about making footprints in the sands of time. … Continue reading
Posted in action, delay, motivation, relaxation, struggle, time
Tagged @Inspire_U, Bob Moawad, footprints, sands, time
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Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues.
Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues. – Ida Cox What does that mean? This is a line from one of her blues songs, of the same title. A slightly longer chunk of lyrics are included at the end of the post. … Continue reading
Posted in happiness, independence, passion, play, relaxation, self knowledge
Tagged @karla_hack, blues, Ida Cox, Wild, women
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True love is like a fine wine, the older the better.
True love is like a fine wine, the older the better. – Fred Jackob What does that mean? While I’m no connoisseur, I do like the occasional glass of wine. What I have been told is that the flavor of a good … Continue reading
Posted in growth, improve, love, relaxation, sharing, understanding
Tagged @iheartquotes, better, Fred Jackob, love, wine
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