Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living
A source page for quotes linked to Allan Lokos.
“The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately & wisely.”
“Peace can be found within, no matter the external circumstances.”
“To forgive does not mean to condone.”
“Loving others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism that rewards one's self.”
“The experience of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral is the consequences of perception.”
“Our work is not to become a better person, but to become present to the perfection we already are.”
“Compassion is not complete if it does not include oneself.”
“Technology offers us a unique opportunity, though rarely welcome, to practice patience.”
“Patience requires a slowing down, a spaciousness, a sense of ease.”
“Observe & accept what ever arises & know that everything is as it needs to be.”
“Remind yourself that your mental & emotional health are important.”
“An open beginner's mind is a powerful tool for developing patience.”
“Without the ability to be present we are missing much of what the adventure has to offer.”
“So what is a good meditator? A good meditator meditates.”
“Our actions speak for us & they speak loudly.”
“We are all in this together. Our happiness inextricably is tied to that of all beings.”
“People in the midst of losing their patience are certainly experiencing as aspect of dukkha.”
“Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love & compassion.”
“One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.”
“Directing the mind to stay in the present can be a formidable task.”
“We all have issues & we have usually come by them honestly.”
“We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity.”
“You honor yourself by acting with dignity and composure.”
“Honor your relationships by developing listening skills.”
“The most important step in developing skillful speech is to think before speaking.”
“Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.”
“True patience is grounded in wisdom and compassion.”
“Any methodology for developing patience requires a multi-tiered approach.”
“One who is patient glows with an inner radiance.”
“Patience is supported & nurtured by a quality of forgiveness.”
“We must accept the reality that the causes of impatience travel a two-way street.”
“Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts.”
“Patience lives in the gap between our experience of an event and our response to that experience.”
“Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.”
“Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.”
“That's why it's called a practice. We have to practice a practice if it is to be of value.”
“The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness & inner peace.”