I think therefore I am
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
~ Buddha ~
Health
On emotions..
It is important to recognize the power of our emotions–and to take responsibility for them by creating a light and positive atmosphere around ourselves. This attitude of joy that we create helps alleviate states of hopelessness, loneliness, and despair. Our relationships with others thus naturally improve, and little by little the whole of society becomes [...]
On being rich..
You are really rich when you enjoy yourself as you are, when you are contented with what you have.
~ Shanti ~
12
Why are there 12 jurors in a jury?
Why are there 12 zodiac signs in the heavens?
Why is 12 used as a unit of measure for trade?
Why is 12 a natural number?
Why are there 12 hours in a day?
Why did Jacob have 12 sons?
Why did Israel have 12 Tribes?
Why are there 12 months in a year?
Why [...]
Being Happy.
Always rely on just a happy frame of mind.
Don’t think about anything that concerns others.
Abandon all hope of results.
~ Atisha ~
Grammar Feed Backloop pt 2
Came across this article today, and it is kind of funny. I don’t know how much validity there is to it, but it does make one ponder.
That is the claim of psychologists who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking them for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to [...]
On Guard
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride.
~ Sutta Nipata ~
On Happiness..
Happiness is a way of travel, not the destination.
~ Unknown ~
How sick is my child..
Physicists agree that there is a strong relationship between the observer and what is being observed. That the observer can effect the experiment by simply engaging with it. Isn’t Quantum Physics cool?
So, why can’t medical tests affect the health of the patient in question as well? X-Ray’s have the ability to cause cancers… so why [...]