Category: Inspirational Quotes
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There Are No Mistakes – Inspirational Quotes #57
This morning I saw an interesting image about the Yin-Yang symbol which made me think. Maybe, like me, you’ve made some choices that you felt were wrong decisions. I’ve sometimes found myself in situations in life, relationships, places, where I was really unhappy. In those moments I sometimes wondered how could I have made such…
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Inner Harmony Comes From Life Balance – Inspirational Quotes #56
To have inner harmony doesn’t necessarily mean that your outer life is harmonious. Most of the time the external events of our life are things we cannot control. But we can achieve a certain degree of life balance in the way we choose to live. And balance is what leads to that sensation of inner harmony.…
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Wasting Time is Good for You! – Inspirational Quotes #55
How is your day going? Have you been wasting time? I sincerely hope so. Seriously, wasting time is too underrated these days! In today’s modern society too much emphasis is placed on being productive, getting things done, achieving stuff. But this is a misleading attitude. The true value behind any intention to be “productive”, is…
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Don’t Forget Your Connection with Nature – Inspirational Quotes #53
Today I have a very simple message for you. Please… don’t forget your connection with Nature. I think one of the saddest things about modern society, is that it is too easy to become disconnected from Nature. Many of us live in a concrete jungle. Add to that our hectic and stressful life, with work…
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Respect Yourself and Set Your Boundaries – Inspirational Quotes #52
If I asked you “Do you respect yourself?”, I imagine you would most likely say “Yes, of course.” But then if I asked you “Do you have challenges with other people respecting your time and privacy?”, what would you say? If you are like most people, myself included, you probably struggle sometimes with family, friends,…
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Embrace Problems as Your Friend and Teacher – Inspiratinal Quotes #51
I hope you are having a tough day. eh… what? Yep, that’s what I said… I hope your day is going really difficult with lots of challenges and problems. I bet not many people wish you a tough day! The thing is if you are having an easy day, with no problems, then you are not learning…
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Be Strong and Follow Your Intuition – Inspirational Quotes #50
It’s really not so hard to know what your intuition is trying to tell you. Deep down inside you know. You know what you should do. You know what you’d rather be doing with your life, your relationships, your career. The mind may try to intellectualise, analyse, and over-think the issue. But you know. You know…
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Take Nothing Personally – Inspirational Quotes #46
When we feel hurt or offended because of what someone said or did to us, we are taking it personally. In those moments it is our ego which is hurt. When we say things along the lines of “Why did he do that to me?”, it is the “me” of ego that feels as though it…
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You Control How You Experience Life – Inspirational Quotes #45
The way we experience life is a reflection of our attitudes, thoughts, and behaviours. We cannot control events that happen in the world. But we can control how we respond. The way we respond determines whether or not we have a happy and content life. Today, right now, you have a choice. You can be…
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Don’t Give Up – Inspirational Quotes #44
The calm always follows the storm. Any kind of change, transformation, or creation needs first to go through a period of struggle. That seems to be the way nature works. The results we hope for don’t just fall easily into our lap. We have to work hard to achieve it. We have to struggle against…
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Become the Presence of God – Inspirational Quotes #43
To experience the peace and stillness of spiritual consciousness is actually incredibly simple. It is only our mind and thoughts that prevent us from being the full potential of our Divinity. As we have grown up we have been conditioned with many belief patterns and thinking habits. We have learned to identify our sense of…
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Are You Alive? – Inspirational Quotes #41
May I ask you a question? Are you living? Or are you merely existing? I think too many people are stuck in the routine of trying to survive, trying to provide for their family, trying to pay the bills and the rent. They spend 90% of their time doing stuff they don’t really like, in…
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The Present is all you Ever Have – Inspirational Quotes #40
One universal theme common to every kind of teaching from spiritual masters throughout history and all cultures, is to be in the present moment. Spend time with any genuine spiritual teacher and you’ll see that they live fully in the “NOW”. This is true regardless of religion or spiritual tradition. Coincidence? Of course not. The…
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Your Gift to the World – Inspirational Quotes #39
This week’s quote is something that has always been close to my heart. And I think many people don’t really get this. These days, much of “self-help” and “spiritual” teachings put too much emphasis on trying to find your life purpose, your reason for being here, and how you can contribute to the world. Well…
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Follow Your Spirit – Inspirational Quotes #38
I think that, sadly, a lot of people have grown into the habit of ignoring the “call that excites their spirit”. You can call it Spirit, or Intuition, or God, or Nature. Whatever name you give it, it’s all the same. And it is frequently giving you messages. In the small things, as well as…
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Meditation and Spiritual Practice is More Important Than You Think – Inspirational Quotes #37
It doesn’t have to be meditation. It can be any practice that helps you to connect with your spiritual Self. If you are serious about living a more spiritual life, then this should be one of your top priorities. If you are not doing something everyday to nurture your spiritual connection then you…
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You are the Divinity Beyond Your Thoughts – Inspirational Quotes #36
We are so used to having thoughts, emotions, and the physical sensations of our body, that we believe that is who we are. From our childhood we have been conditioned to identify ourselves with this bundle of quirky beliefs, fears, hang-ups, and feelings. We have psychologically inherited the out-dated patterns of our parents. Our education…
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Simplify Your Life: Inspirational Quotes #34
When I was a monk I had to live by the vow of poverty. Basically that meant I had to live with only the essential things I needed. You could say it was a vow of simplicity. As a monk I considered myself to be wealthy with the things I had… food, shelter, laughter, and…
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Start Your Day Well – Inspirational Quotes #33
Have you noticed how important it is to start your day well? Those first moments when you wake up in the morning can determine whether or not you have a good day. This may sound a bit too simple to be true but I promise you it works! I have never ever had a bad…
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Your Life Purpose: Inspirational Quotes #32
Today, of all the things you have to do or want to do, there is one thing you should give priority… Let your unique light shine in the world. Consider that you are the only you on this Earth. You may not be perfect but you have special qualities and gifts to share, that no…