“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 ...
“Changing is not just changing the things outside of us. First of all we need the right view that transcends all notions including of being and non-being, creator and creature, mind and spirit. That kind of insight is crucial for transformation and healing.” LifeInspirationalNeedsMindFirstsKindSpiritChangeViewsHealingCreaturesTransformationNotionIncludingCreatorInsightCrucialSpiritual Transformation Author:Nhat Hanh
“Among people I have met, the few whom I would term “great” all share a kind of unquestioned, fierce dedication; an utter lack of doubt about the value of their activities (or at least an internal impulse that drives through any such angst); and above all, a capacity to work (or at least to be mentally alert for unexpected insights) at every available moment of every day of their lives.” PeopleLifeKindMomentsValuesTermWorkDoubtShareMetsActivityCapacityAvailableInsightImpulseUnexpectedInternalsDedicationFierceAngst Author:Stephen Jay Gould
“As children, Siddhartha and Jesus both realized that life is filled with suffering. The Buddha became aware at an early age that suffering is pervasive. Jesus must have had the same kind of insight, because they both made every effort to offer a way out. We, too, must learn to live in ways that reduce the world's suffering.” WorldWayLifeKindChildrenMadeAgeLife IsSufferingJesusEffortLearningOffersFilledInsightSiddhartha Book:Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition Source: Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition