We are more interested in making others believe we are happy
than in trying to be happy ourselves.
de La Rochefoucauld,
Tag: Joy
In the details
The secret of happiness
lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life,
and in elevating them to art.
William Morris, English Designer, 1834 – 1896
Sunday Quote: Perspective
Sometimes one waits too long for the perfect moment before snapping the picture.
You never realize that all you needed was to change perspective.
Miguel Syjuco, Illustrado, 2008 Man Asian Literary Prizewinner
A new year: Everything is a gift
Life offers its wisdom generously.
Everything teaches
Not everyone learns
Rachel Naomi Remen
photo Woodstown beach Co.Waterford by tony quilty
The best gift
Stepping out of the busyness,
stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else,
is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.
Tara Brach, True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in your own Awakened Heart
Returning home
Remember that your ‘True Home’ is not found outside yourself, but it is right in your own heart. We do not need to bring home anything for us to feel fulfilled. We have everything we need, right in our heart. We do not need to practice for many years or to travel far to arrive at our true home. If we know how to generate the energy of mindfulness and concentration, then with each breath, with each step, we arrive at our true home. Our true home is not a place far removed from us in space and time. It is not something that we can buy. Our true home is present right in the here and now; if only we know how to return and to be truly present to it.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Home is the Way – A Christmas Message
photo randi hausken
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