The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our “behind-the-scenes” with everyone else’s “highlight reel” ~ Steve Furtick
Wow, serious truth in that. I shall try to keep that in mind.
Have a great week all.
WORDS OF WISDOM – June 2
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
How do you not love Nietzsche? What is your “why”? Leave me a comment.
Words of Wisdom – March 11
Well, my words of wisdom seem to be being very well received so here’s a new one for today, again from the Dalai Lama. This is a really wonderful piece of wisdom that will help to soften the blow of disappointment whenever it strikes.
…everything in the world comes about as a result of many factors. In any given occurrence, our own actions are only one factor in a great range of causes and conditions. Similarly, there are always many sides to any situation. When, therefore, we suffer some misfortune, such as not getting the job we hoped for, it is worth considering that the same decision that disappointed us will have benefited someone else, perhaps someone in greater need. Though not easy, such considerations can temper our sense of loss with some sympathetic joy at others’ good fortune. At the same time, the simple act of moving the focus of our attention away from ourselves will have the effect of making the problem appear less unbearable.
That Dalai Lama is one pretty smart guy! Have a great day.
Words of Wisdom
Life is a gamble and full of risks. But without risk, there is no reward. Chase your dreams; roll the dice; go for it. There is little point to this life if we do not pursue happiness. By pursuing our passions, we are able to contribute our special gifts to the world. Too many take the “safe road” rather than taking the path uniquely set out for them, at the expense of all of us.
WORDS OF WISDOM
I’m reading Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World written by the Dalai Lama right now and just had to share. The Dalai Lama quotes the eighth-century Indian thinker, Shantideva, who said the following:
If there is a solution, then what need is there for dejection? If there is no solution, then what point is there in dejection?
The Dalai Lama calls this the “no need, no point” approach to dealing with problems. He goes on to say “If a problem has a solution, then it should not be cause for excessive worry. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, we should simply work with determination to reach the solution. If after careful consideration we conclude that there is no solution to be found, we gain nothing by worrying. Instead, the sooner we acept that the problem cannot be rectified, the easier it will be to carry on with out lives. Either way, there is no point in excessive worrying! Not only does it do us no good, but it can severely harm us by making us weaker, or worse, it can lead to depression.”
Truer words were never spoken! Now, to assimilate that into my life. There’s the rub!