“An artist’s duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready for that little artistic Epiphany.” – Nick Cave
My friend looks as though she is receiving an amazing amount of inspiration… under the sun, llooking dreamily at the water.
She is lovely.
“Great Soul”
“A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.” – Mahatma Gandhi
On what basis do I make my decisions? On what basis do you make yours? Do I agree just because it seems like “the thing” to do, or is there actual conviction behind my decisions? Usually it resides behind my “NO”, but I must consider my “YES” … WHY? I am definitely guilty of acquiescing to please. Taking a Buddhist approach though, is it really so wrong to agree in order to avoid trouble? There is so much to contemplate.
There are so many little (and not so little!) voices smattering our internals on a daily (and nightly) basis. We make the choice if we are going to listen to them or not – if we are going to cave to negativity or flourish in the afterglow of positive thought. It may not SEEM like a choice, but it always is. Choose wisely.
Love is a risk, but LOVE anyway. Love everyone – the world needs more love. If you are lucky enough to meet one person (ore more, to be politically correct) that resonates with you at the deepest core of your being (in a romantic way) and the feeling is reciprocated, throw caution to the wind and go for it. I did… and the end result is that I’ve never been happier or more blessed in my life.
True partnership love is the biggest risk I’ve ever taken in my life (among many, which number quite high on the foolish side in the past!) and I am constantly amazed by the rewards that it has brought me – both emotional and spiritual. He is a gift from God and I have never been more grateful.
Say “YES” to LOVE!
Sometimes it’s been difficult for me to get this through my apparently VERY thick skull… but I just love this. I pray in many different ways – usually Christian, and I often wonder if God is actually listening or why He hasn’t healed me of my physical disability yet. Perhaps there is a greater plan for me.
“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” – Joseph Campbell
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Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein. – Diane Rennie
”People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” – H. Jackson Brown
