John was in fifth grade when he declared to his teacher, “I want to be an Oceanographer”. She said, “You can’t do that. You’re not good at reports, and you’ll need to do a lot of reports.” In an instant, she crushed his dream. John believed her because he had always struggled with writing. Now […]
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16 Buddha Quotes to Awaken Your Inner Life
In our hectic and sometimes stress-filled day, focusing on our breath for a minute can calm us and create a space for introspection. As Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” When we take a conscious breath, it puts us […]
14 Eckhart Tolle Quotes on the Power of the Present
Spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle, a German-born resident of Canada, wrote an inspiring book, The Power of Now. The book’s intent is to be a guide to spiritual enlightenment by way of recognizing what is false within ourselves (the ego as he calls it) that creates our emotional problems. This understanding can then help […]
17 Quotes on Compassion to Elevate Your Life and Others
What makes a person compassionate? Really, the only way to tell is by his or her actions. And those actions come from having an open and giving heart. As world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Compassion is a verb”. Being deeply aware of another person’s suffering and then wishing to relieve that suffering by […]
14 Quotes on Courage to Help Conquer Your Fears
Life takes a lot of courage. Whether you are changing jobs, thinking about ending a relationship or beginning one, preparing for a tough conversation, or starting a new project, it can be uncomfortable, painful and scary. No matter what the change you are facing, fear is there in its many forms. You may fear failure […]