October 2011
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“We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think. When the mind is pure,...”
– Buddha (via thoushaltlovethyself)
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“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self...”
– Dale Carnegie (via sailor-albino)
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“Look at the sky: that is for you. Look at each person’s face as you pass on the...”
– ― Miranda July, No One Belongs Here More Than You (via justbesplendid)
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that...”
– Lao Tzu (via elige)
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Research shows what you say about others says a... →
heartmindspirit:
“How positively you see others is linked to how happy, kind-hearted and emotionally stable you are, according to new research by a Wake Forest University psychology professor. “Your perceptions of others reveal so much about your own personality,” says Dustin Wood, assistant professor of psychology at Wake Forest and lead author of the study, about his findings. By asking study...
“It takes some training to equate complete letting go with comfort. But in fact,...”
– Pema Chödrön (via lazyyogi)
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Zen Monday: How to Think Positively
If you want to feel happy and at peace, positive thinking is key. So how to reverse years of negative thinking?
1. Positive thinking is a practice. It is not a magic pill you can eat and be happy all day long. It is a practice of catching on your negative thoughts and replace them with positive empowering words.
2. Feed your soul with positive thoughts. How? Well, first by avoiding sources of...
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soulincognito asked: How do you stay motivated to be on a diet?
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“Do you have the courage of your commitment and the confidence to demand that...”
– Stuart Wilde
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Mantra of the Day: Love is the Answer
When you are stressed out, feel appreciation for the situation you are in. Love yourself, and be kind to yourself.
When irritated by someone else, love that person and love yourself even more.
When disappointed, be compassionate as no one is supposed to be perfect.
When sad, love yourself. Be appreciative for who you are, for your situation. Feel a beam of loving light around you.
Just love.
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“To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul. To...”
– Deepak Chopra (via yogachocolatelove)
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
– Lao Tzu (via lazyyogi)
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“Your soul—that inner quiet space—is yours to consult. It will always guide you...”
– Wayne Dyer (via elige)
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“Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be...”
– Maya Angelou (via simplyisis)
The paradox of expectations
juliaallison:
theangrytherapist:
Low expectations are often a self-fulfilling prophecy. We insulate ourselves from failure, don’t try as hard, brace for the worst and often get it.
High expectations, on the other hand, will inevitably lead to disappointment. Keep raising what you expect and sooner or later (probably sooner) it’s not going to happen. And we know that a good outcome...
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“Love should be without any expectations; otherwise laughter dies. When you...”
– Osho (via illuminatedbeing)
“It isn’t enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to...”
– Tim Ferriss (via simplyisis)
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“Money is only one form of abundance. There is also abundance of happiness, of...”
– Stuart Wilde
hip- asked: wonderful blog x
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everyday mindfulness
yogachocolatelove:
mindfulwellness:
5 tips to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine:
1. Notice, don’t think.
Pretend you are a traveler or student encountering this activity for the very first time. Don’t judge, label, and think about what you’re doing. Just notice. Notice every detail with an open, beginner’s mind.
2. When in doubt, check your breathing.
If you feel your...
“It is when you are willing to listen to yourself and be fearless that figuring...”
– DailyOm.com (via myfoodmyfriend)
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