I smile when I see you, I smile when I talk to you, I smile when you touch me, I smile when you're near me, I smile when you look at me, I smile when I think of you, I smile for you. But the one time I'm truly happy is when I make YOU smile back. ~Unknown

The colors that come up when you close your eyes during your meditation are a reflection of your mind. If you've been doing/speaking/thinking good things then the mind is bright. If you've been doing/speaking/thinking bad things then the mind is dark. ~Ven. Ajahn Brahm

A giver of food is a giver of strength.
A giver of clothes, a giver of beauty.
A giver of a vehicle, a giver of ease.
A giver of a lamp, a giver of vision.
And the one who gives a residence,
is the one who is a giver of everything.
But the one who teaches the Dhamma
is a giver of the Deathless.

~ The Buddha

We find that if a person lives a very selfish life and is never concerned about the welfare of others, he will have few friends, and people will not take much notice of him.  At the time of his death, there will not be many people who will regret his passing.  Some deceptive and negative persons may be very powerful and wealthy, and therefore some people- for economic reasons and so forth- might portray themselves as friends, but they will speak against such person behind their back.  When these negative person die, these very same "friends" may rejoice at their death.

On the other hand, many people mourn and regret the death of a person who is very kind and always altruistic and who works for the benefit of others.  We find that altruism, as well as the person who possesses it, is regarded as the friend of all, and it becomes the object of veneration and respect by others.  ~H.H. Dalai Lama

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I am very sorry that I made many of you here worry about me, because of the poem I dedicated to you yesterday. I thought it was a life encouraging poem on letting go, but many of you thought this is a 'goodbye' message from me. I'm not going anywhere. And yes, I'm still alive. I only had a chance to read everyone's email, but didn't have time to reply yet. Please give me some time. I will get back to you once I get some tasks done. Thank you.~Jendhamuni

Dedicate to all my g+ friends

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want to rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me but let me go.
 
~Author: Anonymous

The sky is mighty high
The sky is the limit
The sky has a powerful effect in stirring my mood
The sky is like a sheet of beauty and wonder
I want to touch the sky…..
I want to ride the clouds…..
I want to unleash the impossibilities
I want to dream about the sky, the stars and the moon.
How beautiful are the stars that twinkle in the black sky
How fresh is the orange burning sunset on the horizon
How stunning is the beaming yellow moon…..
How about the thrilling thunder and electrifying
lightning rioting across the sky
The sky is untouchable!
 
~Written by Premila Patel

My formula for living is quite simple.  I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night.  In between, I occupy myself as best I can.  ~Cary Grant