Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness;
conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.
~Gautama Buddha, The Dhammapada
Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt
The non-doing of any evil,
the performance of what’s skillful,
the cleansing of one’s own mind:
this is the teaching of the Awakened.
~ Gautama Buddha, The Dhammapada
Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt
Don’t pick a kitten or a cat up by the scruff of its neck; only mother cats can do this safely, and only with their kittens. Cats knead with their paws when they’re happy. Your cat loves you and can “read” your moods. If you’re sad or under stress, you may also notice a difference in your cat’s behavior. Source: FPTR
My wish for you this morning is that may all your sweet dreams
of last night come true today. ~Unknown
This is what has always been the essence of life –
disappointment comes before hope, hurt comes before love
and dark comes before brightness to make us realize
how important their presence is. ~Unknown
After a day so exhausting and life so rewarding let us take
a break from all the business and have a sweet, sound yet tight sleep.
Good Night and have sweet dreams. ~Unknown
“The most precious gifts are those that can’t be touched by hands,
but those that are being felt by the soul.” ~Ces Peta
A beautiful face in youth is the result of fortune; a beautiful face in old age
is earned by kindness and wisdom. ~Unknown
Flowers don’t bloom where no seeds have been planted. If you want kindness, be kind. If you want acceptance, be accepting. If you want encouragement, be encouraging. If you want forgiveness, be forgiving. If you want love, be loving. If you want respect, be respectful. We should not expect from others what we fail to give to them. ~Tom Krause
Digitalis purpurea – Foxglove. Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt
Most of the time, a cat will land on his feet when he falls. His body reflexively corrects its course so that by the time he arrives on the ground, his feet are in position to hit first. The height of a cat’s fall determines how well, or how poorly, his legs can absorb the shock of landing. A cat’s ability to land on his feet isn’t a trick taught by his mother or life experience, but is a gift of nature. By the time kittens are about 6 weeks old and able to run and jump in a coordinated way, their bodies can successfully correct their balance during a fall. However, your cat still needs to be protected from the risk of falling. If you have some open windows in your high-rise apartment or upstairs in your house, be sure they are properly screened. Source: AnimalPlanet
Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some fresh air, and remind yourself of who you are. ~Unknown
Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart. ~Sarah Ban Breathnac
