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QUOTES

It is so easy to lose sight of what is important to us with the pressure and stress of everyday life. On this page are some time-honoured favourites - you just may find something that is meaningful for you. If you have a favourite you would like to share, you are welcome to email it for inclusion.

When the power of love
Overcomes the love of power
The world will know peace

~ J.Hendrix

THE THEME FROM TIME

as read by Sir Laurence Olivier

Stand before me on the sign of infinity, all you of the earth

With the granting of the Law of Provenation

comes the application of change

I will give you the key

And with this knowledge, please realise

comes the responsibility of sharing it

I will show you the way

It’s very simple

Throughout the universe there is order

In the movement of the planets

In nature and in the functioning of the human mind

A mind that in its natural state of order

Is in harmony with the universe

And such a mind is timeless

Your life is an expression of your mind

You are the creator of your own universe

For as a human being you are free to will

Whatever state of being you desire

Through the use of your thoughts and words

There is great power there

It can be a blessing or a curse, It’s entirely up to you

For the quality of your life is brought about

By the quality of your thinking

Think about that

Thoughts produce actions. Look at what you are thinking

See the pettiness and the envy and greed and fear

And all the other attitudes that cause you pain and discomfort

Realise that the one thing you have absolute control over

Is your attitude

See the effect that it has on those around you

For each life is linked to all life

And all your words carry with them chain reactions

Like a stone that is thrown into a pond

If your thinking is in order

Your words will flow directly from your heart

Creating ripples of love

If you truly want to change your world my friend

You must change your thinking

Reason is your greatest tool

It creates an atmosphere of understanding

Which leads to caring, which is love

Choose your words with care - go forth with love

THE WOODEN BOWL

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.

The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about Grandfather," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up."

The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Just for today...

May you know that who you really are is a divine infinite being that cannot die.

May you understand that each positive action you choose returns back to you multiplied.

May you realize that you are a powerful manifesting being who can create anything your heart desires.

May you give generously to others from a place of trust and knowing this is an infinite abundant Universe.

May you radiate your love like the Sun with everyone you encounter.

May you easily let go of any fear that arises.

May you experience total freedom from your ego/mind and whatever thought patterns it is addicted to.

May you be filled with gratitude and be truly thankful for the smallest of blessings in your life right now.

May you enlighten others with your simple sweet divine presence and allow this lightness to radiate to others as laughter, appreciation and love.

May you always find great peace at the centre of the cyclone of life....

Author unknown

"Only that which cannot be taken away by death is real. Everything else is unreal, it is made of the same stuff dreams are made of."

~Osho

"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words.

Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviours.

Keep your behaviours positive because your behaviours become your habits.

Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values.

Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny."

~Gandhi

SMILE

A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It reaches and enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory sometimes lasts a lifetime. None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that he can be made richer by it.

A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged.

A smile is sunshine to the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet, it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is of no value to anyone until it is given away.

Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give.

Be totally still for 3 minutes ..... and everything will become crystal clear.

"Surrender is giving oneself up to the original cause of one's being. Do not delude yourself by imagining this source to be some God outside you. One's source is within one's Self... give yourself up to it."

Ramana Marharshi

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute, and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied "The one you feed."

Life can make choices for us. Sometimes these choices seem unhappy or unfair but in the end we control our own destiny because we can decide how people and events affect us.

We can accept that life isn’t the way we want it to be but we can change it so that it will be.

We can walk through the shadows or we can choose to smile and seek out the sunlight.

Author unknown

When we live in the spirit of love, life becomes joyful.

We find that when we aren't bound up in negative emotions, we have more vitality.

We appreciate the many blessings of our lives, and the positive energy of appreciation creates more blessings for us to appreciate.

"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true"

David Bach

Author unknown

"What I've Learnt"

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
? I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
?I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

"You were born with unlimited potential

You were born with goodness and trust

You were born with ideals and dreams

You were born with greatness

You were born with wings

You are not meant for crawling, so don't

You have wings

Learn to use them and fly"

Rumi

Beauty Tips from Audrey Hepburn

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

Bring awareness to each act

Walking on the road, walk fully alert; eating, eat with awareness.

Whatsoever you are doing, don't let the past and the future interfere.

Be in the present. That's what awareness is all about.

Osho

A SMILE

It cost nothing, but creates much.

It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give.

It happens in a flash and the memory of it lasts forever.

None are so rich they can get along without it and none so poor but are richer for its benefits.

It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends.

It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature's best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away!

If someone is to tired to give you a smile, leave one of yours.

For, nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none to give.

Anonymous

It is important that the Lighthouses are not distracted by the storms as they shine their lights. Otherwise, they become useless.

Mother Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within you

May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others

May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you

May you be content with yourself just the way you are

Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love

It is there for each and every one of us

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE

from the Dalai Lama

Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk
When you lose, don't lose the lesson
Follow the three R's: Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly
Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship
When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it
Spend some time alone every day
Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer
Live a good, honourable life Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life
In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation, don't bring up the past
Share your knowledge It's a way to achieve immortality
Be gentle with the earth
Once a year, go someplace you've never been before
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it
Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon