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One does not become a respectable person by birth. One does not become a disgraceful person by birth, either. One becomes a respectable person by action. One becomes a disgraceful person by action. - Buddha
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Traditionally, gratitude is a virtue which has been promoted by the world’s great religions. Today, science is confirming that those who consistently express gratitude are happier and healthier. Recently researchers Stephen M. Yoshimura and Kassandra Berzins explored the connection between gratitude expression and psychological and physical well-being concluding:
"Gratitude consistently associates with many positive social, psychological, and health states, such as an increased likelihood of helping others, optimism, exercise, and reduced reports of physical symptoms."
"Gratitude consistently associates with many positive social, psychological, and health states, such as an increased likelihood of helping others, optimism, exercise, and reduced reports of physical symptoms."
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If we just pay attention and ask, 'What is the natural consequence of this thought, of these words, of this deed?' we will have become adults. - Tashi Nyima
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Realize that materialism based on mass production and consumption might be as much of a threat to human existence as nuclear weapons. - Shohaku Okumura
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My basic opinion is that genuine, healthy harmony among different religions is based on the full acknowledgement that there are fundamental differences. That is healthy. If we say, oh, all religion is the same, that’s hypocrisy. If we create some kind of harmony in that context, then one day someone finds out Buddhism does not believe in a creator, and they will be shocked.
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We should ask ourselves with every purchase, 'Will this help me become a better person and the world to become a better place?' - Navin Jani
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Rather than become upset and unsettled when an unpleasant and unsavory experience comes into your life, try repeating these two mantras - “Oh Well!” & “So What!” - Victor M. Parachin
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During this season of Covid, the World Health Organization (WHO) is reminding the world about the vital importance and dire necessity of regular physical exercise. They offer these guidelines for the type and amount of exercise people need:
1. Children up to 17 - need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each day, according to the new recommendations. The activities should be mostly aerobic, such as jogging or biking. Activities that strengthen muscle and bone are necessary, too.
2. For adults up to age 64 - getting at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, or minimum 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, per week can reduce the risk for early death, heart disease, hypertension, cancer and Type 2 diabetes, the report said.
3. For adults 65 and older - least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 75 or 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise throughout the week. Exercises that strengthen all muscles should be done at least twice weekly. The same guidance goes for older adults, as much as they can — but they should prioritize balance and strength training a few days per week. Those can help prevent falls and related injuries, as well as declines in bone health and ability.
4. For pregnant women - at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic and strengthening activities each week. Stretching should be included as well. Staying active during and after pregnancy has benefits for both mother and baby, including decreased risk of gestational diabetes, delivery complications and postpartum depression.
5. For people with chronic conditions - a healthy lifestyle is not only possible but necessary. As much as they are able, people with chronic conditions should do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobics per week or at least 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous aerobics weekly. A few times per week, they should do strengthening and balance exercises to enhance their abilities to function well and prevent falls.
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Mantra meditation is not magic, but the results can be magical. - Thomas Ashley-Farrand
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Great moral and spiritual leaders like Gandhi, King, Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Dalai Lama will certainly appear in the future. Most likely they will be women this time. - Melvin Mcleod