Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. ~ Baruch Spinoza Peace for an individual is not an absence of war or animosity, feuding, enmity. Instead it […]
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The Peace of Wild Things
I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief… For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. ~ Wendell Berry Wild animals have plenty of […]
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“We don’t see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.” ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II (Kindle Locations 1914-1915). Al-Anon Family Groups. Kindle Edition. We create our […]
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I was just standing here enjoying myself — in joy in my self.” ~ Tolle, Eckart. Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now (p. 2). New World Library. In joy in myself… […]
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…the real meaning of the word charity is to care enough about other people to really want to help them. ~ Anonymous. Twenty Four Hours A Day: Meditations (p. 65). Hazelden Publishing. Kindle Edition. Charity is not a monetary donation… […]
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