Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less
than you settled for.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less
than you settled for.

Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.

Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.

The trouble with so many of us is that we underestimate the power
of simplicity. We have a tendency it read more

The trouble with so many of us is that we underestimate the power
of simplicity. We have a tendency it seems to over complicate our lives
and forget what's important and what's not. We tend to mistake movement
for achievement. We tend to focus on activities instead of results. And as
the pace of life continues to race along in the outside world, we forget
that we have the power to control our lives regardless of what's going on
outside.

No man can live happily who regards himself alone, who turns everything
to his own advantage. Thou must live for read more

No man can live happily who regards himself alone, who turns everything
to his own advantage. Thou must live for another, if thou wishest to live
for thyself.

What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.

What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You read more

Generosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go,
non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness
practice. You might experiment with using the cultivation of generosity as
a vehicle for deep self-observation and inquiry as well as an exercise in
giving. A good place to start is with yourself. See if you can give
yourself gifts that may be true blessings, such as self-acceptance, or
some time each day with no purpose. Practice feeling deserving enough to
accept these gifts without obligation-to simply receive from yourself, and
from the universe.

Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile
world. Same world.

Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile
world. Same world.

Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and read more

Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and yourself alone one question. .
. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good. If it
doesn't, it is of no use.