First, one puts an end to what is not meritorious. Then, one puts an end to identity. Later, one puts an end to all views. Those who understand this are skilled. —Aryadeva
Stepping out of your comfort zone for the sake of self-improvement and contributing to the greater good is a lifelong practice. - Tina Turner
Self-care means more than just spa indulgence. Instead, it possesses myriad dimensions: focusing the mind, gathering energy for action, connecting one’s imagination with the world, finding empowerment by connecting with others, and stimulating thought through humor and play. - Brigid Cohen
Traditional Buddhist practices, such as chanting, meditating, performing prostrations, and sutra study, don’t guarantee a life free from difficulty. However, if we engage in them—following the footprints of our Dharma ancestors—we are more prepared for the times when life gets hard. And when we’re wounded, the hurt is a little less. - Sensei Alex Kakuyo
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light. - Yogi Bhajan
Stop allowing your memories to control you. As soon as you have a past image or thought that brings up negative associations, take a moment, close your eyes, and say to this phantom from the past, 'I no longer need you.' Ask the image or thought to fade, and wait for a moment until it does. - Deepak Chopra
Those whose thoughts are inharmonious will always find inharmony. - Yogananda
There is not such thing as an accident. It is all part of a master plan. Play your role as gracefully as you can and relax. - Yogi Bhajan
You cannot escape life however you may try. As long as you live, whether in a town or in a cave, you have to face it and live it. - Walpola Rahula
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Victor M. Parachin ...is aVedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Archives
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