"The foundation and essence of wellness is Joy."
"The Beginning of Health is Sleep." -- Irish Proverb
"I close my eyes and see clearly.
I stop trying to listen and hear truth.
I am silent and my heart sings.
I seek no contact and find union.
I am still and move forward.
I am gentle and need no strength.
I am humble and remain whole."
- Anonymous Taoist Poet
"Love all God's creation, the whole and every grain of sand in it. Love every leaf, every ray of God's light. Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery of things. Once you perceive it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day." -- Dostoevski
"Concepts create idols, only wonder is capable of grasping anything." -- St. Gregory of Nyssa
"There are no ordinary moments" -- Dan Millman
"Should" would if it could...
But it can't. Let's be honest: the thought "should" never accomplished anything. It's a word inherently loaded with negative energy that not only fails to inspire but, worse, it reinforces passivity and guilt. "Should" is a passive-aggressive word. It pretends to care, to intend change. When I say "I should..." it appears as though I'm lifting up values on high but it's really just a weight to the anchor of immobility, a false hope, a pseudo-cheer. We need to wake up to the fact that "should" is always and only an excuse. This realization isn't meant to be depressing. It's meant to help me wake up and see things as they really are. "Should" is standing still and talking about walking rather than simply moving a foot! We should stop using the word ;)
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