We are so engaged in doing things to achieve purpose of outer value that we FORGET that the inner value, the rapture that is associated with being alive, is what it is all about. We have to learn to get back into harmony with the wisdom of nature and […]
Lao-Tzu said; “A man is born gentle and weak. In his elder years he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. In their aged time they are withered and dry. The gentle and yielding are the followers of life. A tree that is unbending […]
Having THOUGHTS that cover the area of; I am not good enough, I am not worth it, I can’t achieve that, what can one do when these NEGATIVE THOUGHTS enter the mind. Bruce Lee had a comment that could address such NEGATIVE worries; “The mind is like a fertile […]
With ENLIGHTENMENT we lose our fears, anxieties, bad reactions and bad habits. ENLIGHTENMENT brings to us; wisdom, awareness, self-illumination. ENLIGHTENMENT in essence means the recognition of the harmony within the deep-rootedness of life. As Lao-Tzu said; “Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is ENLIGHTENMENT.” There are those that get […]
Here are some statements I learned from the Native Americans. Vernon Cooper said, “THESE DAYS PEOPLE SEEK KNOWLEDGE, NOT WISDOM. KNOWLEDGE IS OF THE PAST; WISDOM IS OF THE FUTURE.” We tend to be satisfied with the knowledge and relax with it rather than take that knowledge and build […]
THE TREE OF ABSOLUTE SUPPORT has ROOTS that go deep into the ground. It provides nourishment such as; to take care of, to keep an eye on, to assist in maintaining, to guide, TO SHOW LOVE. These ROOTS go deep. Those that are LEAVES ON THE TREE OF ABSOLUTE […]
FEAR AND ANXIETY can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals. The Dalai Lama said; “I think we first need to recognize that there are many different types of FEAR. Some are genuine. Then there are other types of our own mental creations. My theory of reducing worry is; […]
Life demands that we exercise perseverance, face adversity with courage, demonstrate fortitude in the midst of temptation, tell the truth no matter how painful, walk in humility, sacrifice for our families, practice generosity to be truly rich, respect all who are part of the GREAT CIRCLE OF LIFE, choose […]
The following are some phrases that I live by and also taught some students to try and also accept in their lives. 1. Learning is in the process not in the outcome. 2. Start saying “WE” and get used to it. Start showing your HUMILITY. 3. If you do […]
I received this song from a very dear friend. The song was written for Clint Eastwood’s 88th Birthday by Toby Keith. Toby asked Clint, “how do you keep going?” Clint answered by telling him, “each morning I get up and DON’T LET THE OLD MAN IN.” This advice is definitely […]
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