The Scholar who wishes comfort, is not fit to be called a scholar. Analects

Cowardice is seeing what is right, and failing to do it.~ Analects

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The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress. Analects
The people may be made to follow a course of action, but they may not be made to understand it.~ Analects

One who knows and knows he knows is a wise man, Follow Him
One who knows and knows not he knows is asleep, Awaken him
One who knows not and knows he knows not is a child, Teach him
One who knows not and knows not he knows not is a Fool, Avoid him Attributed.

* You only lose what you cling to.

* We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make our world.

* Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned.

* He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

* On life's journey Faith is nourishment,Virtuous deeds are a shelter,Wisdom is the light by day and Right mindfulness is the protection by night.If a man lives a pure life nothing can destroy him;If he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom.

We may not feel like smiling or laughing because we have too much upsetting us. This is a condition that we can usually do something about. Since we are happy when we have pleasant thoughts, we can change our thoughts to something that is enjoyable. Sometimes it is difficult when we are in a deep rut but it can be done with practice.

The man who cannot believe in himself cannot believe in anything else. The basis of all integrity and character is whatever faith we have in our own integrity. – Roy L Smith

Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance. - Kurt Vonnegut Jr

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power – Abraham Lincoln

1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.

~Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy - and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance.

3. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

4. Treat the guests in your home with much consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

~Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional self, and Physical self - all need to be strong, pure and healthy. Work out the body to strengthen the mind. Grow rich in spirit to cure emotional ails.

20. Share your good fortune with others.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is."
~Albert Einstein

Do what makes your heart sing~~Create a mindset and atmosphere that lets incredible love flow into your life~~~E`dog

Keep your focus right where you are~~Now what can U do?

Remember that the deepest love rests within your own heart~and that this is where stability comes from~

How do I not follow anything but your own knowing?Let your heart be your guide~Now Create your Life:~)

Be of services to others and you will achieve even greater love and enlightenment~

* no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.