Weekender June 30, 2001
Volume 3, Issue 26
Anger
Victory gained by violence is tantamount to
a defeat.
Gandhi
The Guinness Chronicle of the 20th-century in Quotations edited by David Milsted
Adversity
If we had no winter the spring would not be so
pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of
adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
Anne Bradstreet
The New Beacon Book of Quotations by Women
UK
Success
First, think.
Second, believe.
Third, dream.
And finally, dare.
Walt Disney
Soar...If You Dare
UK
by James R. Ball
Responsibility
Every action, thought, and feeling is motivated
by an intention, and that intention is a cause
that exists as one with an effect. If we
participate in the cause, it is not possible
for us not to participate in the effect. In this
most profound way, we are held responsible for
our every action, thought and feeling, which is
to say, for our every intention. We, ourselves,
shall partake of the fruit of our every intention.
It is, therefore, wise for us to become aware of
the many intentions that inform our experience,
to sort out which intentions produce which effects,
and to choose our intentions according to the
effects that we desire to produce.
Gary Zukav
The Seat of the Soul
UK
compiled by Gary Zukav
Relationships
We cannot love unless we have accepted
forgiveness, and the deeper our experience
of forgiveness is, the greater is our love.
Paul Tillich
Love and Relationships: Inspirations for Meditation and Spiritual Growth
compiled by Eileen Campbell
Bonus Reading on Friendship
by Mike Moore
I remember asking my Dad, when I was 16, how I could become charming. I must admit that my motives were hormonally inspired at the time, but what he said to me has effected my life and relationships ever since. He looked at me and said, " Son, you become charming by making another person feel better about themselves when they are in your company." What wisdom! With my Dad's wisdom ringing in my ears I offer you a few suggestions on how to do just that- make someone feel better about themselves when in your company.
There is nothing more flattering or rare than the undivided attention of another. It is more important to be interested than interesting.
©2001 Mike Moore |