Inspirations

Between the banks of pain and pleasure the river of life flows. It is only when the mind refuses to flow with life, and gets stuck at the banks, that it becomes a problem. By flowing with life I mean acceptance–letting come what comes, and go what goes. ~Nisargadatta Maharaj

When we can accept all of life’s contradictions, when we can comfortably flow between the banks of pleasure and pain, experiencing them both while getting stuck in neither, then we are free. ~Deepak Chopra

Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don’t have to like it… it’s just easier if you do. Byron Katie

We can touch wonder in every moment as we slow down and perceive the world around us as if for the first time. And when we contact wonder, we know thankfulness for the most ordinary, extraordinary things of life. ~M. J. Ryan

The foundation for greatness is honoring the small things of the present moment instead of pursuing the idea of greatness. ~Eckhart Tolle

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. ~Socrates

Regardless of the shadows that cross the moon to make it appear less than it is, to the moon, it is always full, so it is with us. ~Buddha

The way to do is to be. ~Lao Tzu

For fast-acting relief, try slowing down. ~Lily Tomlin