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The thing I’ve learned about hope is that it grows from action, not from thought. If we wish to see an enlightened world of peace and justice for all, we have to move beyond merely imagining it, to nonviolent actions, however small, that will help to usher it in. - Jan Willis
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Our goal is not to have a problem-free life. But to conquer all the problems as they appear along our life-road. - Sri Chinmoy, Indian Spiritual Teacher
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You can change the world! And, you’re not alone. There are people like you – kind, compassionate, concerned – all over this beautiful planet. Here are a dozen ways you can do your part to make the world a better place.
1. Practice right speech. Speak quietly, gently and don’t gossip, ever. Avoid complaining.
2. Be polite. Never be rude to other beings. There’s no need for that, period.
3. Smile . . . a lot. Smile at your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and especially strangers.
4. Play by the rules. Don’t seek exemptions or privileges for yourself.
5. Act properly. Live by your values, morals, ethics. Be an example to yourself, to others.
6. Consume consciously. Ask yourself, “do I really need it?”
7. Cultivate kindness. Be kind to all especially those who are unkind to you.
8. Live with purpose. Don’t drift; don’t live aimlessly.
9. Promote nonviolence. Avoid injuring or hurting any being. This includes animals, birds, insects.
10. Keep the planet clean. Don’t litter; don’t smoke, don’t pollute.
11. Change your diet. Switch to vegetarian. This helps animals as well as environment.
12. Give. If you have a lot, give a lot. If you have a little, give a little. Generosity is a virtue.
1. Practice right speech. Speak quietly, gently and don’t gossip, ever. Avoid complaining.
2. Be polite. Never be rude to other beings. There’s no need for that, period.
3. Smile . . . a lot. Smile at your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and especially strangers.
4. Play by the rules. Don’t seek exemptions or privileges for yourself.
5. Act properly. Live by your values, morals, ethics. Be an example to yourself, to others.
6. Consume consciously. Ask yourself, “do I really need it?”
7. Cultivate kindness. Be kind to all especially those who are unkind to you.
8. Live with purpose. Don’t drift; don’t live aimlessly.
9. Promote nonviolence. Avoid injuring or hurting any being. This includes animals, birds, insects.
10. Keep the planet clean. Don’t litter; don’t smoke, don’t pollute.
11. Change your diet. Switch to vegetarian. This helps animals as well as environment.
12. Give. If you have a lot, give a lot. If you have a little, give a little. Generosity is a virtue.
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Down through the ages in all ancient religions and philosophies there is inherent a certain message, namely that it is possible to realize within ourselves our essential union with the ultimate Supreme Power of the Universe. We are part of it.
- Paul Dukes
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Life is precious, and so is death. Those who live with an acceptance of death die with fewer regrets. Death teaches us to stop wasting time. Death teaches us not to become caught up in petty squabbles. - Margaret Meloni
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People today do not want to have meritorious achievements. Instead, they become opportunists and try to rely on their good luck to achieve something without hard work. - Hsing Yun
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Pessimism can be so deadly. The habit of worrying about problems or seeing only the negative aspect of a situation hardly leaves any room for healing. When the mind becomes encrusted and rigid with this attitude, then everything that happens appears tainted by pain and negativity. - Tulku Thondop
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Buddhism is about becoming skilled in life. Change, troubled times and difficulty are inevitable. When we develop our inner strengths, we can enjoy these time as well as the moments of tranquility. - Pat Allwright
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Yoga teaches us to put our own house in order before we begin telling others what they ought to do. - Paul Dukes
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Death is unimportant to a yogi; he does not mind when he is going to die. What happens after death is immaterial to him. He is only concerned with life - how he can use his life for the betterment of humanity. Thus the yogi develops the quality of his life so that a good seed may emerge, and his next life may bring the harvest of spiritual fragrance. - B.K.S. Iyengar