Inspirational Quotes
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There Are No Mistakes – Inspirational Quotes #57
Read article: There Are No Mistakes – Inspirational Quotes #57This 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 a terrible choice and end up suffering because of it. But now I understand that even those horrible moments in life were the correct decision. The thing is every experience is teaching us what we need to learn in that particular moment. There really are…
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Inner Harmony Comes From Life Balance – Inspirational Quotes #56
Read article: Inner Harmony Comes From Life Balance – Inspirational Quotes #56To 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. Balance is all about alertness and continuous adjustments. If you watch a tightrope walker you will see that they are very concentrated, and they are always adjusting their weight. If they start to lean too much to oneside, they will counter it by shifting their…
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Wasting Time is Good for You! – Inspirational Quotes #55
Read article: Wasting Time is Good for You! – Inspirational Quotes #55How 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 in fact to be creative. Merely producing stuff doesn’t imply value… that can be any old crappy thing (which is what we sometimes do just to get our boss off our back, right?). But being creative is to add real value to what we do.…
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Don’t Forget Your Connection with Nature – Inspirational Quotes #53
Read article: Don’t Forget Your Connection with Nature – Inspirational Quotes #53Today 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 pressures, financial worries, and family responsabilities. Very often we are not even aware of Nature. And when that happens, it’s a serious situation. Nature is absolutely vital for our well-being. There is an energy in Nature that cannot be found anywhere else. That energy breathes…
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Respect Yourself and Set Your Boundaries – Inspirational Quotes #52
Read article: Respect Yourself and Set Your Boundaries – Inspirational Quotes #52If 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, or colleagues who always seem to impose themselves on your time and personal space. They invite themselves to your house, or they insist you accompany them to some god-awful place that you wouldn’t, for the life of you, normally go to, or they ask you to…
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Embrace Problems as Your Friend and Teacher – Inspiratinal Quotes #51
Read article: Embrace Problems as Your Friend and Teacher – Inspiratinal Quotes #51I 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 or growing. It is through difficulties and adversity that we truly learn about life and about our own nature. You discover just how strong you are to get through tough times. You discover that you have an inner strength and inner resources. You learn how to manage…
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Be Strong and Follow Your Intuition – Inspirational Quotes #50
Read article: Be Strong and Follow Your Intuition – Inspirational Quotes #50It’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 that you know. The problem is not knowing what you need to do. The problem is having the courage to actually do it. Much of the time our intuition is very clear, but involves taking some hard decisions. Maybe we are stuck in a toxic…
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Take Nothing Personally – Inspirational Quotes #46
Read article: Take Nothing Personally – Inspirational Quotes #46When 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 has been treated unfairly. But if you are able to stop and breathe and remember the presence of awareness, you’ll realise that whatever was said or done actually has nothing to do with you. The person whom you were hurt by is merely behaving like…
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You Control How You Experience Life – Inspirational Quotes #45
Read article: You Control How You Experience Life – Inspirational Quotes #45The 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 a victim. You can complain and get depressed that things aren’t turning out how you want. Or you can change your perspective and see an opportunity to learn something. You may learn something about another person, or about how you should change something to improve…
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Don’t Give Up – Inspirational Quotes #44
Read article: Don’t Give Up – Inspirational Quotes #44The 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 challenges, against the beliefs of others, and ourselves. Even after the initial excitement disappears we have to continue to motivate and apply ourselves, consistently. Sometimes it can be too much when we focus only on the final goal. It can seem too far away, or…
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Become the Presence of God – Inspirational Quotes #43
Read article: Become the Presence of God – Inspirational Quotes #43To 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 self with this bundle of memories, thoughts, and attitudes we call personality. This conditioning has resulted in a false sense of who we think we are. It is only with an unconditioned awareness that you are able to know your true Self. Not the limited,…
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Are You Alive? – Inspirational Quotes #41
Read article: Are You Alive? – Inspirational Quotes #41May 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 order to be able to simply continue. I know what it’s like. I’ve been there too. Ok, the job security is important, especially when you have a family to maintain. But what kind of a life is it if you spend 6 days a week…
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The Present is all you Ever Have – Inspirational Quotes #40
Read article: The Present is all you Ever Have – Inspirational Quotes #40One 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 present moment is a gateway to your Divine Higher Self. Living fully in the present is the key to achieving true fulfilment at a soul level. The more you can stay in the present, the more you come closer to the joy and bliss of…
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Your Gift to the World – Inspirational Quotes #39
Read article: Your Gift to the World – Inspirational Quotes #39This 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 you know, those things are important of course. But I think the most important thing you can do in your entire existence here on Earth is to connect with your spirituality. Self-Realization is the ultimate goal of living this life. Union with your inner Divine nature.…
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Follow Your Spirit – Inspirational Quotes #38
Read article: Follow Your Spirit – Inspirational Quotes #38I 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 the big things in life. You can know it is calling to you when you feel excited, enthusiastic, and inspired. Listen for that, and don’t dismiss those feelings as fanciful day-dreaming. Those “calls” from your Spirit are guiding you. They guide you in making simple…
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Meditation and Spiritual Practice is More Important Than You Think – Inspirational Quotes #37
Read article: Meditation and Spiritual Practice is More Important Than You Think – Inspirational Quotes #37It 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 are only making a half-hearted effort. It is only when you push yourself consistently each day, that you will experience the bliss and peace of inner joy. But don’t worry if you haven’t been doing your spiritual practice every single day. I know…
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You are the Divinity Beyond Your Thoughts – Inspirational Quotes #36
Read article: You are the Divinity Beyond Your Thoughts – Inspirational Quotes #36We 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 and upbringing has mostly reinforced our self-insecurities and fears. We have got so used to all that crap, that we forget who we truly are. Today I want to remind you that you are not your thoughts. You are not your emotions. You are not…
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Simplify Your Life: Inspirational Quotes #34
Read article: Simplify Your Life: Inspirational Quotes #34When 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 divine love. That is all I needed for a happy and fulfilling life. Since I’ve been living in the outside world my life has slowly become more complicated, with possessions, technology, and relationships that aren’t always in alignment with my spirit. I’ve realised that it…
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Start Your Day Well – Inspirational Quotes #33
Read article: Start Your Day Well – Inspirational Quotes #33Have 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 day when I have started my day with the simple routine that makes me feel good. Conversely if I ever skipped my morning routine, or overslept and got up in a rush, then I rarely had a fantastic day. After you wake up do something…
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Your Life Purpose: Inspirational Quotes #32
Read article: Your Life Purpose: Inspirational Quotes #32Today, 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 other person in the world can offer. If you were not alive, then the world would be incomplete… it would be missing your special, unique contribution. Today, be yourself. Share your gift. Bring your unique light to those around you. That is truly your Life Purpose.…