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Yoga Thoughts Inspirational Quotes for Mindful Living! |
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If The World Contained Only 100 People There would be: 57 Asians There would be 52 Females & 48 Males 59% of the world’s wealth would be in the hands of 6 people... 80 people would be living in sub-standard housing 70 would not be able to read 50 would be suffering from malnutrition 1 would be near death & 1 close to birth Only 1 would be college educated & 99 would not be able to read this if it were only available via a computer Considering the world from this “compressed perspective,” let us all consider even the smallest of ways in which we can help others to enjoy the great good fortune we often take for granted in our lives! |
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"The paradox of our time in history is that
we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower
viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more,
but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more
conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more
knowledge but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more
medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend
too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up
too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray
too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but
reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too
often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not
a life. We've added years to life, not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and
back, but have trouble crossing the road to meet a new neighbor. We
conquered outer space, but not inner space. We've done larger things, but
not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan
more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We
build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than
ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are times of fast food and slow
digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow
relationships. These are days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier
houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable
diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and
pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the
showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can
bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share
this insight, or just hit delete.
Remember, spend some time with your loved
ones because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person will soon grow up and leave your side. Remember to give a warm hug to the one next
to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart,
and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember to say "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all, mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment, for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of
breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 8
people... who cares?"
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"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." |
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- Author Unknown |
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"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart...
Who looks outside, dreams.
Who looks inside, awakens." |
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- Carl Jung |
