Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister. No matter how new the face or how different the dress and behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people. It is foolish to dwell on external differences, because our basic natures are the same. ~Dalai Lama
Precious are the pleasant moments…
when the world is bright and gay…
times when everything is rosy…
and I welcome each new day…
very dear are laughing hours…
periods when eyes can’t cry…
I wish they would live forever…
for they keep my spirits high…
minutes spent in love’s enchantment…
are the moments heaven sent…
full of tenderness and comfort…
sparkling with wonderment…
eventide when day is over…
hours of contented thrills…
listening to glad concertos…
played by thrush and whippoorwills…
childhood days when hearts are happy…
without worry, void of care…
these are sweet and blissful moments…
priceless and beyond compare…
peaceful hours spent in praying…
asking for the strength to plod…
times like these could not be better…
talking over things with God…
all these make for golden memories…
that no trial or grief can sever…
yes, they are the precious moments…
that will glow and live forever.
~by Ben Burroughs
I don’t need to see you to love you
I only need to know you’re there;
I don’t need to feel you
To have you touch my heart
I only need to know you care
I don’t need to look into your eyes
To believe that this is real
I only need to understand
What you think and feel…
~The Poetry Pad
Heaven is a wonderland
Where angels dance and play
And laughter and happiness
Are the music of the day
Joy fills the clouds
Upon which angels roam
Everyone loves everyone
No one ever feels alone
Heaven is mystical, magical
And beautiful too
Where angels old and new
Are watching over me and you.
Poem title: Heaven Is
~The Poetry Pad
I love equally
The rising sun-duty
And the setting sun-peace
~Sri Chinmoy
Don’t let today’s troubles
Bring you down,
Or allow you to question
Your ability
Don’t let life’s little obstacles
Keep you from trying,
Or become the reason
For defeat
Don’t let your fears
Keep you from dreaming,
Or from chasing
your dream
Don’t give up for any reason
Believe in yourself,
And in yourself
You’ll find strength
~The Poetry Pad
The Dalai Lama has asked that the following practice be shared with as many people as possible.
A group spent days visiting with the Dalai Lama focusing upon what they believe are five most important questions to be considered.
The five questions were:
1. How do we address the widening gap between rich and poor?
2. How do we protect the earth?
3. How do we educate our children?
4. How do we help Tibet and other oppressed countries and peoples of the world?
5. How do we bring spirituality (deep caring for one another) through all disciplines of life?
The Dalai Lama said all five questions fall under the last one. If we have true compassion in our hearts, our children will be educated wisely, we will care for the earth, those who “have not” will be cared for.
The group asked the Dalai Lama, “Do you think love on the planet is increasing or staying the same?” His response: “My experience leads me to believe that love is increasing.”
He shared a simple practice that will increase love and compassion in the world. He asked everyone in the group to share it with as many people as they can.
The Practice
1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and to be loved) and we are all connected to one another.
2. Spend 5 minutes — breathing in — cherishing yourself; and, breathing out cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.
3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the “simplest” person (clerks, attendants, etc.), as well as the “important” people in your life; cherish the people you love and the people you dislike.
4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart.
Will you commit to creating Peace in yourself and thereby “On Earth” by spending 10 minutes a day with this simple meditation? Peace on Earth Good Will To All…
Not a season, It’s a daily practice.
Source: Highonlife1
Live in joy, in love,
even among those who hate.
Live in joy, in health,
Even among the afflicted.
Live in joy, in peace,
Even among the troubled.
Live in joy, without possessions,
Like the shining ones.
~Dhammapada
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