“In our current state of human development it remains unclear whether we will correct one of life's greatest tragedies, namely, the inability to appreciate a blessing until it is lost.” HumansStatesLostDevelopmentBlessingAppreciateTragedyRemainsCurrentsInabilityHuman DevelopmentUnclear Author:Shmuley Boteach
“For the self-development of men and women it is absolutely necessary that they should be alone with themselves at least one hour each day-to get the blessings of solitude.” MenShouldSelfHoursDevelopmentBlessingSolitudeMen And WomenEach DaySelf DevelopmentOne Hour Author:William J. H. Boetcker
“Yes, fasting is not merely a commandment from God but a godly gift, a grace and a blessing. God the creator of our body and soul knows of our need to fast for its benefit for our spiritual life, development and our eternity. He granted us the knowledge and manner of fasting. As a kind Father and a wise Teacher, He has recommended fasting for us.” KnowsNeedsKindSoulBodySpiritualFatherGraceTeacherWiseDevelopmentBlessingBenefitsEternityCreatorGrantedSpiritual LifeCommandmentsGodlyFasting Author:Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
“Others are affected by what I am, and say, and do. So that a single act of mine may spread and spread in widening circles, through a nation or humanity. Through my vice I intensify the taint of vice throughout the universe. Through my misery I make multitudes sad. On the other hand, every development of my virtue makes me an ampler blessing to my race. Every new truth that I gain makes me a brighter light to humanity.” MayHandsLightHumanityUniverseNationsRaceVirtueMinesDevelopmentBlessingGainsMiseryVicesSpreadCirclesAffectedMultitudesBrighter Book:The Works of William E. Channing Source: The Works of William E. Channing
“You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. . . some blessings will be delivered in this life; others will come beyond the veil. The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. That progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether initially it be to your individual liking or not.” EarthPurposeIndividualGrowthPleasureLordProgressDivineDevelopmentBlessingProvePersonal GrowthPursuitThis LifeEncountersVeilsDivine PurposeProving YourselfPersonal Growth And Development Author:Richard G. Scott
“Change, development and progress, according to the Islamic viewpoint, refer to the return to the genuine Islam enunciated and practised by the Holy Prophet (may God bless and give him Peace!) and his noble Companions and their Followers (blessing and peace be upon them all!) and the faith and practice of genuine Muslims after them; and they also refer to the self and mean its return to its original nature and religion (Islam).” GivingMayMeanSelfPracticeProgressDevelopmentReturnHolyBlessingOriginalsIslamNobleGenuineProphetIslamicCompanionBlessFollowersViewpointsGod BlessHoly Prophet Author:Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas