windshield wipers.
IF WE ALWAYS DO WHAT WE’VE ALWAYS DONE, WE WILL ALWAYS BE WHO WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN. 🖤
When the minds delight in being stimulated is exhausted, serenity sets it… a deep calm with a half smile of appreciation & acceptance of whatever arises, without judgement or aversion. It’s a sense of relief beyond peacefulnessl it is divine tranquility. Thich Nhat Hahn “For a future to be possible” Love is the strongest medicine. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve love & affection. Love your neighbors, be kind to everyone, give, forgive, let go of greed, hatred, & ignorance; be passionate & compassionate; & trust that God knows what she’s doing (and that there isn’t anything that God isn’t or can’t be). You don’t need to go to church to pray. Just express your appreciation for life itself by loving God, yourself, & others. There is beauty to impermanence, but only if experienced without attachment. Compassionately understand that everyone is on his or her own path & furthermore, honor where everyone is on that journey at every moment. No fear, no hatred, bigotry or animosity, just deep understanding, empathy, love and respect for all beings. Buddhism is the windshield wiper, more moments of clarity & happiness. 🖤
Anything not meant to benefit others is not worth pursuing. All happiness in the world stems from wanting others to be happy. All suffering stems from wanting the self to be happy. — Shantideva
Your mind is a spoiled rich kid! Pause for a moment & honor the progress you’ve already made in your life, acknowledge the gifts you do have & appreciate life itself for a few breaths! I don’t have anything (materialistic) but nothing is missig from my life. Working part time to live full time is not a sacrifice but an exchange of material goods & the illusion of abundance for actual, true bluss. Happiness is a choice. There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going. If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse. Make an effort to shine no matter what, to love unconditionally, & to be a kind & gentle soul (even when nobody is watching). Relationships are collaborations: two peaceful warriors spiritually supporting one another on their individual journeys to spread positivity and light. Teachings, not teacher, spread messages of love, don’t inflate their ego.
