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“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.”
Meaning: When your mind is scattered or stressed, returning to your breath brings body and mind back together. -
“Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious.”
Meaning: Against the vastness of the universe, each person is unique and irreplaceable. It is a reminder to value yourself and others. -
“Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.”
Meaning: Feeling sorry for yourself seems comforting at first, but dwelling on it traps you. Notice it early and move on before it sets. -
“People who live in the post-totalitarian system know only too well that the question of whether one or several political parties are in power, and how these parties define and label themselves, is of...”
Meaning: Labels and parties matter less than whether people can live with dignity and honesty. Freedom is measured by daily life. -
“happiness is thought to depend on leisure; for we are busy that we may have leisure”
Meaning: We work so that we can have time to rest and enjoy what matters, so don't let busyness crowd out leisure. -
“Show me the incentive and I'll show you the outcome.”
Meaning: People act in line with what they are rewarded for, so check the incentives behind any money decision. -
“It's not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid.”
Meaning: Building wealth takes effort and discipline; if it feels effortless, you may be missing a risk. -
“The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or, perchance, a palace or temple on the earth, and, at length, the middle-aged man concludes to build a woodshed with them.”
Meaning: Ambitions tend to shrink with age unless you protect them; aim high so you do not settle by default. -
“How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.”
Meaning: Go out and experience life first; your dreams and creative work draw from what you actually do. -
“The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.”
Meaning: A true friend wants good things for you because they care about you, not because they benefit from it. -
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, "We've always done it this way." I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”
Meaning: Most of us resist change out of habit. Question "how it's always been done" regularly, because that is where improvement starts. -
“Mind control is the result of self-discipline and habit. You either control your mind or it controls you.”
Meaning: A steady mind is built through daily practice. Without it, moods and impulses end up running your life. -
“Lay hold of today’s task, and you will not need to depend so much upon tomorrow’s.”
Meaning: Finish what is in front of you now. Doing today's work lets you meet tomorrow with less pressure. -
“I am capable of what every other human is capable of.”
Meaning: You are no less able than anyone else. Remembering this builds quiet confidence and self-worth. -
“As verily as God is our Father, so verily God is our Mother”
Meaning: A mother's tender, steady care is described as a picture of the deepest love there is. -
“The salvation of man is through love and in love.”
Meaning: A positive outlook is strengthened by loving and being loved, even in difficult moments. -
“Being a good mother means teaching your children to care for the world.”
Meaning: Good parenting is more than keeping children safe at home; it prepares them to look after other people and the planet. -
“It is the fundamental unfairness of parenthood that if we do our jobs well, the deepest bond we are given will walk out the door with a wave over the shoulder.”
Meaning: The best sign of raising a child well is that they become independent and leave, even though letting go is painful. -
“Being a good mother doesn't end with creating a home where just my children can flourish. A good mother grows into a richly eutrophic old woman, knowing that her work doesn't end until she creates a h...”
Meaning: A mother's care can grow beyond her own children to include a wider community and the world they will live in. -
“This is really why I made my daughters learn to garden—so they would always have a mother to love them, long after I am gone.”
Meaning: Teaching children to love and care for nature gives them lasting comfort and support, even after their parent is gone.