“Those who are already adept at some disciplines of the body will find that the study of Zen and meditation will give you much more control than you now have.” GivingBodyStudyMeditationHealthBuddhismDisciplineAthleticsAdept Author:Frederick Lenz
“Discipline is what makes a writer. If writing was like lifting weights, then I'd look like Mr. Universe. Write every day. Give the Muse a chance to get to know you.” IfsKnowsGivingWritingLooksUniverseChanceDisciplineWeightMuseLiftingLifting WeightsMr Universe Author:Tony D'Souza
“Give me the discipline to get rid of the stuff that's not important, the freedom to savor the stuff that gives me joy, and the patience not to worry about the stuff that's messy but not hurting anybody.” GivingImportantJoyStuffHurtWorryDisciplineGive MeMessyClutter Book:Simple Acts of Moving Forward Source: Simple Acts of Moving Forward
“Service is the highest spiritual discipline. Prayer and meditation, or knowledge of scripture and Vedanta (holy scriptures of India), cannot help you reach the goal as quickly as service can. Service has a double effect, it extinguishes the ego and gives bliss.” GivingHelpingSpiritualGoalPrayerMeditationEffectsDisciplineHolyEgoHighestIndiaScriptureBlissVedantaHoly ScripturesSpiritual Disciplines Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“You can't teach talent. You can't teach inspiration. You can teach people critical facilities. You can give them techniques. You can teach discipline. And you can teach them about the business.” PeopleGivingInspirationTeachTeachingTalentDisciplineCriticalTechniqueFacility Author:Anna Deavere Smith
“Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, traits that carry over into intellectual pursuits and that lead to effective study and work habits. An association of music and math has, in fact, long been noted. Creating and performing music promotes self-expression and provides self-gratification while giving pleasure to others. In medicine, increasing published reports demonstrate that music has a healing effect on patients. For all these reasons, it deserves strong support in our educational system, along with the other arts, the sciences, and athletics.” GivingLongArtSelfReasonFactsStrongPleasureHealingSupportStudyEffectsExpressionHabitDisciplineCreatingIntellectualDeserveMedicinePatientEducationalMathPursuitPerformingReportsAssociationTraitsSelf DisciplineGratificationDiligenceAthleticsSelf ExpressionEducational SystemWork HabitsSelf GratificationMath And MusicPerforming MusicStudy And WorkStudying Music Author:Michael E. DeBakey
“Artur Rubinstein, the famous pianist, was once asked the secret of his success-was it dedication, ability, discipline, hard work? Mr. Rubinstein smiled as he remarked, "It's hard to say, but one thing I do know: if you love life, life will love you back!" What a wonderful insight! That philosophy explains how a man in his eighties can continue to be so creative. For life is simply filled with exciting blessings for everybody. They're ours if we give enough of ourselves to life!” IfsKnowsMenLifeGivingHardEnoughPhilosophyLife IsAbilitySecretCreativeWonderfulOne ThingLove YouHard WorkDisciplineBlessingExcitingFilledInsightLove LifeDedicationEightyPianist Book:The joy of living: inspiring and practical writings ... Source: The joy of living: inspiring and practical writings ...