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“You don't react to the sounds coming from waves of water. Then why do you react to the sounds coming from waves of five elements (human beings)?”

Spirituality Peace Perspective Buddhism Anger Zen Hinduism

Author:Shunya

“Not am I worthy enough, but am I free enough to awaken and disrupt everything old and unnecessary in my life?”

Peace Freedom Buddhism Self Worth Zen

Book:The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness

Source: The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness

“If something isn’t right, just telling your friend can make it seem better, even though they might not know how to fix it.”

Book:The Cat Who Taught Zen: A Beautifully Illustrated Exploration of Self-Discovery

Source: The Cat Who Taught Zen: A Beautifully Illustrated Exploration of Self-Discovery

“When you share something good with a friend, you somehow get more then if you kept it to yourself.”

Author:James Norbury

“I once heard someone say, it was not the journey or the destination that mattered most, but the company.”

Book:The Cat Who Taught Zen: A Beautifully Illustrated Exploration of Self-Discovery

Source: The Cat Who Taught Zen: A Beautifully Illustrated Exploration of Self-Discovery

“Forgiveness is a transformative act because it asks you to be a more empathetic and compassionate person, thereby making you better than the person you were when you were first hurt.”

“Why wait to forgive and let go only after you have sufficiently wallowed in your despair? Why not forgive and let go now?”

“But here's the deal, using the word 'magic' means you don't get it yet...Nothing is magic, and everything is.”

Reality Magic Balance Zen Garrett Godsey The Rivener

Book:The Rivener

Source: The Rivener

“Chaos brings movement to whatever is stagnant in your life. Stagnation leads to apathy, numbness, illness, suffering, etc. Be grateful for the situations in your life that may seem chaotic in the present moment, and realize that, in the greater scheme of things, chaos is Spirit giving you an opportunity… or possibly pushing you to move, grow, and be in the flow.”

Source: Living Peace: Essential Teachings For Enriching Life