Thursday, December 9, 2010

a year of quotes

i'm picky about a lot of things. my yearly calendar is one of them. it has to be just right. i mean, it is going up in my room for a whole year. that's a long time, so i better love it. this years calendar is "mindful living ~ the words of thich nhat hanh". here are the quotes from the year. enjoy.

january
~ i am determined to cultivate only thoughts that increase trust and love.

february
~ we have more possibilities each moment than we realize.

march ~ when the rain of compassion falls, even the desert becomes a vast fertile plain.

april ~ the way we speak and listen can offer others joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust and enlightenment.

may ~ when we appreciate and honor the beauty of life, we will make every effort to dwell deeply in the present moment.

june ~ in true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.

july ~ let us live deeply each moment in freedom so time does not slip away meaninglessly.

august ~ forgiveness is the fruit of awareness.

september ~ if you want a tree to grow it won't help to water the leaves. you have to water the roots.

october ~ peace is in ever step. it turns the endless path to joy.

november
~ learn the art of cultivating joy.

december ~ our body and our mind have the capacity to heal themselves if we allow them to rest.
STRIKE! 60min

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good Job. Your Mom and Cousin concur.

Love ya see ya tomorrow.

sarahlove said...

Wonderful collection of things to read all year long! :o)