Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we get
Take one minute to slow down your day. Set a timer (there’s an app for that) for 60 seconds, and do nothing but breathe deeply until the time is up. Small exercise, amazing result.
To remain young while growing old is the highest blessing - German Proverb
When you drop a pebble into a pond, its energy ripples across the surface even after the pebble itself has disappeared from sight. Spend time near the water today, if you can. It’s a great place to reflect on our actions and the resulting reaction.
One who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger
What’s the difference?
Zen master Ryokan was walking on the beach. A storm had just blown over. Hundreds of starfish had been washed up by the waves; they were beginning to die in the sharp sunlight. Ryokan picked up the starfish one by one and threw them back into the sea.
A fisherman who had been observing Ryokan came up to him. “Why do you do this? Every time there’s a storm, this happens. You can’t save them all, so what difference does your attempt make?”
“It will make a difference – to this one,” replied Ryokan, as he flung yet another starfish into the water.
Make a difference to someone today.
A young Zen student was on his way to buy vegetables at the market for his monastery. On the way, he encountered a student he had seen occasionally, from a monastery some distance from his own.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Where my legs direct me”, replied the other fellow nonchalantly…
The eye never forgets what the heart has seen - African Proverb
An earthquake rattled the ancient Zen temple. Parts of the building crumbled before the eyes of the terrified monks. Finally, when the tremors ceased, their teacher spoke.
“Well, you’ve had an opportunity to observe how a true Zen practitioner reacts in moments of crisis. There are lessons to be learnt from this situation. Did you notice that I showed no panic at all? I was perfectly aware of everything that was happening. I also knew what to do. I directed you all to the kitchen because it’s the strongest area of the temple – a good decision in retrospect, since no one has suffered injuries. And yet, in spite of my self-control, I admit to some feelings of tension. You must have guessed that, when you saw me drinking a full glass of water, something I don’t normally do. ”
One of the young monks gave a small smile, but said nothing.
“Why are you smiling?” asked the teacher.
The monk replied, “That wasn’t water you drank, master. It was a glassful of soy sauce!”
Don’t be a victim of self-delusion
Keep on knocking
until the joy inside
opens a window.
Look to see who’s there.
Source: Story Arts
A beggar wandering around a busy marketplace came upon a purse that had been dropped by accident. Opening the purse, he found that it held 100 coins of gold. Just then, he heard a shout: “My leather purse is lost! A reward for whoever finds it!”
The beggar was an…
Happy 449th Birthday, William Shakespeare! On this day in 1564, the world’s most famous playwright was born in Stratford-on-Avon, Britain. Always remember, “To thine own self be true.”
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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children - Native American Proverb
Acknowledging Earth Day
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. - Frank Lloyd Wright
If you want to go fast…go alone. If you want to go far…go together.
— African Proverb
