Thought of the Day: Good Habits
Develop the habit of getting up early and sitting in silence. Read a peaceful thought and reflect on it. Write down some ideas about this thought. Return to silence, allowing these i…
Develop the habit of getting up early and sitting in silence. Read a peaceful thought and reflect on it. Write down some ideas about this thought. Return to silence, allowing these i…
The indication of balance in life is a sense of well-being, optimism and a clear conscience. The foundation for achieving this is to look after myself spiritually – making my mind pe…
The root of suffering is attachment. You have created a space in your mind that holds a person or object as part of you. When that person or object is criticized, neglected or not wi…
Rest does not come with sleeping, it comes with waking. This is both an insight and an action of enlightenment. When we are enlightened we realise that real rest is possible only whe…
You bring out the best in others, because you see the best in others.
A slip of the foot I may recover, but a slip of the tongue leaves a deep imprint. Think before you speak, choose your words with care. Once out they cannot be withdrawn.
Give birth to new possibilities through your ability to reach into the future and let go of the past.
To never get angry is a tall order for almost any human being. So when we see anger as failure, and we try not to be angry and fail, it is so easy to turn the gun on ourselves when o…
If your mind has any limited desires, they will not allow you to become content. When you are walking in the sun, your shadow goes ahead of you and if you try to catch it, you won’t …
Silence, happiness, love and blessings are important aspects. Happiness leads to good health. It is only you who can give this medicine to yourself. Some bring illness to themselves …
Love provides the environment for everyone’s growth. When I experience true love I can provide the right environment for people so that they can progress in their lives. Today I wi…
With habits, never give in or we lose our dignity. With the self, never give up or we lose our destiny. With others, never give your worst, or you will never develop your best. The…
“…the caterpillar has the heart of a butterfly!” It is true that if we know within our hearts what we want to become, then we will become that.
Deep inside our consciousness is an oasis of peace. This is the molten core of the soul, but it is not hot, it is cool. Not passive, but a source of inner power to fuel our mind and …
There is a huge hole in the heart of all our educations. It is where the skills and abilities of self-management should be. No one teaches us how to manage our thoughts, feelings, at…
Most people don’t understand themselves or others. we need to make time for this. We get too impatient. Very often, because we are not willing to take this time, misunderstandings co…
The disease of anger needs the medicine of tolerance; the pain of disappointment needs the medicine of hope; the violence of revenge and spite needs forgiveness; fear needs courage, …
Comparing yourself with others will leave you vulnerable on three counts: you’ll either feel inferior, superior or impressed. All three of these states are dangerous because they all…
It’s a great idea in sport. Too many fouls and your out of the game for a short period. The same happens in real life, but we are not aware of it. Sin essentially means forgetfulness…
I express my care and concern by responding to situations with a cool head and to people with a warm heart. If I remain aware that as fellow human beings we are all part of one fam…
Artist impression of the 'new' Scotrail trains, having already clocked up millions of miles down south. ScotRail have been accused of introducing “new” trains – with 10million mile…
I think about you all the time, And every day it hurts to cry. So much has happened in my life, I'm not sure how hard to try. Tears are falling constantly, My heart …
When there is stillness within, I can hear the voice of my own wisdom.
We live in a time of ‘take, take, take’. Something for nothing; buy one get one free. The truth of the matter is that simply by giving I will receive all that I need. Giving is recei…
Peace is not a passive attitude; it is an active state. It requires having constant attention and determination, in order to live and to respond as a peaceful being to any upset in l…
Two heaped cups of patience One heartful of love Two handfuls of generosity One headful of understanding and a dash of humour Sprinkle with kindness, add plenty of faith and mi…
The best time to awaken both body and spirit is in the early morning. We are fresh, in solitude, and the vibrations of the world are at their calmest. It is not surprising that you w…
If I learn to create love in my heart and silently share it with everyone I meet, love will grace every corner of my life.
Rise above little things. Be a big thinker. You are what you think. So just think big, believe big, act big, dream big, work big, give big, forgive big, laugh big, image big, love bi…
Becoming aware of own gifts and those of others fills life with beauty. When I am aware of others’ unique gifts, I can encourage them to develop them. Using my own gifts enriches o…