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Quotes - 2009

Your high duty!

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There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world. – Robert Louis Stevenson

I’d say that by being happy we sow ‘enormous’ benefits upon the world! Being happy; knowing how to be happy and knowing how to keep others happy is certainly one our highest duties.

But it must begin with you! When you’re happy you give others permission to be happy as well. You transmit higher vibrations to everyone around you. The physical space, the people and others touched by these people, all feel the reverberations of the happiness that you exude and transmit.

You can be truly happy only if you’re comfortable in your own skin, live a fulfilling life with big goals and with integrity. Happiness is also a product of living in the moment, trusting that all works out for the best in good time. Happiness is the result of good thinking and of appreciating beauty.

How can you be happy, now? What are you grateful for?

Recommendation: Living the Science of Mind

Living the Science of Mind

Quotes - 2009

Who is wise?

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He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise. – Lao-tzu

Knowledge is key, it’s often said. Seems to me that even before we can understand and know others; be effective in relationships with them, we must know our own selves a great deal.

What does it mean to know thyself?

It can mean several things and at several levels:

  1. Know our hidden motives and agendas. Are we conscious of why we do what we do?
  2. Know what keeps us going; Know our deepest values; what’s most important to us. What makes us happy/sad?
  3. Know how others perceive us and how we impact their lives.
  4. Know our place in this universe.

It’s not a small undertaking; which is why we have an entire life to explore the universe that’s inside us and is us! Bon Voyage!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

Articles, Quotes - 2009

Gratitude is the key!

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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah Winfrey

Fear and love cannot co-exist, we must make place for love to replace fear. Forgiveness is the key to opening the channel of love; passing that love on to others increases your experience of love and joy.

Finally gratitude is the next step in cementing your foothold on a fulfilling life overflowing with joy and purpose!

After you’ve forgiven one and all (Forgiving for our own sake…), spend time just being thankful for everyone and everything in your life. You’ll feel the joy swell up in your being as you do that.

Life is simple; Life is good. Enjoy it!

Recommendation: Even Happier: A Gratitude Journal

Even Happier: A Gratitude Journal for Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment

Articles, Quotes - 2009, Stillness

Forgiving for our own sake…

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The forgiving state of mind is a magnetic power for attracting good. – Catherine Ponder

Yesterday I mentioned that you can light the candle of love (to remove fear) inside your heart and gain direct access to an endless flow of love from the Universal Source. The ‘how of it’ is done by simply being in a state of forgiveness.

  • Forgive yourself: At the deepest level as well as for the trifles of life.
  • Forgive all: Forgive all those who have wronged you; even those who irritate you and especially those who you resent.

When you do that you open a spiritual channel (even a physical one) where you’re now able to receive actual love from the Divine Source. Try the following specifically:

Sit and try one of the Stillness techniques. Then connect with God (Universal Mind) via prayer. If you don’t believe in a personal God then simply sit after this stillness practice; now start forgiving. As you forgive you’ll feel a corresponding lightness in your body, especially around your heart. This, over time, will allow joy to surge inside you. You will be healed of many physical and psychological ailments.  Repeat daily.

Forgiveness opens you up to receive love, which heals, at the deepest levels. To go all the way, there’s another step, tell you about it tomorrow!

Recommendation: In Every Heartbeat

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Articles, Quotes - 2009

The antidote to fear…

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Fear and love can never be experienced at the same time. It is always our choice as to which of these emotions we want. – Gerald Jampolsky

The emotions of fear and love, cannot at any given moment be felt simultaneously. Which means one simple thing: When you feel fear, or when you want to get rid of fear you ought to somehow experience love.

How do you do that? Just like other habits that we form, living in fear or dwelling in negative thoughts can be a debilitating habit. The opposite is true too. Form the habit of being happy, positive and appreciate all that you have including your loved ones.

Love also flows freely from the fountain that is inside you, the Universal Mind or God. Tomorrow I’ll share a basic step anyone can take to start feeling that love very readily!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard

The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

Quotes - 2009

Ultimate safety…

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Considering how dangerous everything is, nothing is really very frightening. – Gertrude Stein

Life is dangerous, physically, psychologically and in so many other ways. If we choose to dwell on that which can go wrong, or that which we fear then we are that much closer to it in reality.

Once you understand your own place in the Universe, figure out a relationship or understanding of the Universal Mind/Deity; then life can be more relaxing and inviting.

In an ultimate sense you’re safe, nothing can touch you or hurt you.

  • How do you feel though?
  • How can you feel at ease and peaceful most of the time?

Recommendation: Living the Science of Mind

Living the Science of Mind

Quotes - 2009, Stillness

Valuable thoughts…

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The thoughts that come often unsought, and, as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have. – John Locke

There are indeed thoughts that just ‘drop’ into our minds. The valuable ones are of the kind that help us find direction, provide positive motivation, ask us to connect with someone, remind us of an important chore or illuminate that idea we were searching for!

Where do you think these thoughts come from?

I have my own theory; however the way to increase the prevalence of these thoughts, is to have a still mind through out the day. A still mind is possible when we witness all happenings and catch ourselves from being caught in the usual maelstrom that is our thoughts!

Recommendation: The Power of Now

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment