If you offer music and food
Strangers may stop with you;
But if you accord with the Way
All the people of the world will keep you
In safety, health, community, and peace.
The Way lacks art and flavour;
It can neither be seen nor heard,
But its benefit cannot be exhausted.
Tao Te Ching ~
Have a peaceful day - Mary Jane - www.fengshuiyoganj.com
Perfection is not when there is nothing to add, but when there is nothing more to take away. As Bruce Lee once said “the height of cultivation always runs to simplicity.” True mastery of our lives is realizing the simple joys of life, removing distractions and clutter from our lives.
Action: The art of simplicity is knowing what to take away. Recognize when you are spending time on unimportant things, then shift your focus to important things.
Quote:
“I made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it short.”
– Blaise Pascal
May your day be filled with simple pleasure~Mary Jane - www.fengshuiyoganj.com
How many times do we count our misfortunes rather than our blessings? When we take time to open our eyes to the miracle of life we can see the many gifts that have been given to us. Remembering all the beautiful aspects of life and all the reasons you are blessed can immediately shift our mood. We can move from sorrow and despair to appreciation and hope.
Action: Each time you find yourself complaining about something, re-direct your focus to something you are grateful for. Make a habit of transforming your awareness of troubles into an awareness of abundance.
Quote:
“So much has been given to me, I have not time to ponder over that which has been denied.”
– Helen Keller
May you see all your blessings today and be grateful for them ~ Mary Jane
When we stop trying to be what we are not, we realize our authenticity. Before we had knowledge, we were completely authentic. We learn to use knowledge to measure and judge, which is a powerful tool we have as humans. However we create an image of perfection in our mind of what we should be, but are not. We confuse knowledge for nature. We believe in the lie of our imperfection. When we realize this we can reclaim the truth of our perfection and live in love and acceptance.
Action: Make a commitment to never go against yourself. Practice non-judgment of self and others.
Quote:
“If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” – Jesus
Happiness comes from an inner peace, understanding and acceptance of life; a perspective of truth that opens your eyes to the beauty of life all around us. Happiness cannot be achieved by external status, it must be an internal state that we realize when we see our innate perfection.
Action: Realize that happiness is a choice. In every decision you make ask yourself “how can I respond to make myself happy and fulfilled?”
Our thoughts determine our reality. When we stop thinking about what we don’t want and begin thinking about what we do want, our lives begin to transform. Instead of working against our desires and intentions, we move into alignment with them.
Action: Create a list of your intentions and desires. Wherever you go, take this list with you. Read it when you wake up and before you go to sleep.
Quote: All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”- Guatama Buddha
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in getting up every time we do."
"Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses."
"Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart."
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."
"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves."
"Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star."
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony"
"I want freedom for the full expression of my personality."
"In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth."
"Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress."
These are wonderful quotes to repeat a few times today...Have a great day~
Namaste,
Mary Jane
www.fengshuiyoganj.com
"The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be."
John Calvin (1509-1564) called Pope Gregory I "the last good pope". Whether that is true or not is irrelevant. What matters is that there are sufficient reasons for anyone to see him as an outstanding personality.
Better known as Gregory the Great, he was the first pope that came from a monastic background, completely devoted to spiritual work while renouncing any worldly pursuits.
"Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth."
"Travel enables us to enrich our lives with new experiences, to enjoy and to be educated, to learn respect for foreign cultures, to establish friendships, and above all to contribute to international cooperation and peace throughout the world."
Follow you inspiration today and see where it leads you~ Namaste - Mary Jane
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