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Friday, July 29, 2011
Sift speech through a sieve
Monday, July 25, 2011
Real Life has a way of leveling the playing field
Real Life has a way of leveling the playing field.
T
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Everyone profits from our smile
"If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work."
~Thich Nhat Hanh
The Purpose of a Dog
For all the dog lovers that I know......
Be sure to scroll all the way down & read the story and thoughts at the end.
The purpose of a dog!
A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live..
He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.
Love generously..
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do..
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
T
Reminder about your invitation from Tyler Moore
© 2011, LinkedIn Corporation Saturday, July 16, 2011Smiling brings peace
"Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the
world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace.It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace." ~Thich Nhat Hahn
Thursday, July 14, 2011Smile = Joy
Wednesday, July 13, 2011Practice Peace"The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions."
~Thich Nhat Hanh Monday, July 11, 2011Keep you body healthy"Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos - the trees, the clouds, everything."
~Thich Nhat Hanh Reminder about your invitation from Tyler Moore
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