There are 1.6 billion insects for every human on the planet...Do they worry? So why do you...?

This is not just a Disney tale:

The Entomological Society of America claims insects are "1.6 billion" times as numerous as humans. With just over 6 billion humans, that works out to about 10^19 insects. 

That may sound like a lot, but there are many small life-forms that could be more numerous. For example, in soil the insects and mites (a type of arachnid, not an insect) all feed either directly or indirectly off various types of nematodes (a tiny worm, which also is not an insect). Nematodes are animals, and "often outnumber other animals" in many environments so they may be the most numerous animal. 

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. - B

Be Happiness Itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself. 

- B

Be Happiness itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself. - B

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. - 

B

Disney World BUG says bugs are far more important than humans as there are 200 million bugs for every 1 human

Believe the Disney bug is right: Scientists estimated there are around 873,347,175,675 insects on Earth

WikiAnswers http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_insects_are_on_earth

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - B

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - B

Road to Truth...

"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth… not going all the way, and not starting." ~B

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.  

  ~The B

Churchill

I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

Winston Churchill

 

Good Dog. Good Man.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker. 

  ~The B

As it is, infinite...

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. - William Blake...

 

Stand high above other witnessing suffering.

Once you are living your life in awareness, it will be as though you stand high above others, witnessing their suffering, while you do not suffer at all. - B

Let your love flow outward

Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth. - Sutta Nipata ...

The Truth will prevail.

Michael Jackson's doctor: 'I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail'

 

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. b

“I’ll rest when I’m dead”

"I'll rest when I'm dead"

 Warren Zevon

 

Teaching children about money

The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any.

  - NY TIMES Katharine Whitehorn Quote of the Day

Make me one with everything

Did you hear about the Zen Master who goes
up to the hot dog vendor and says, "Make me
one with everything"?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

But don't you think we need a few more smiles
and chuckles in our lives? Especially with all
that's going on in the world now.

Really, don't you dread turning on the TV, picking
up a newspaper or magazine, or even checking out
what's going on by surfing the web?

It does seem like the only news out there is bad
news, doesn't it?

Well, wouldn't it be nice to become virtually immune
to bad news--even when it strikes close to home?

Wouldn't you love to enjoy that certain level of
peace of mind, oneness with the universe, and
increased success that comes with a more complete
understanding of who you are and your place in this
world?

 

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Always at Peace regardless

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. - B

Dispassion and Detachment

The eighth step of the Eightfold Path is Right Concentration, meaning to foster dispassion and detachment from the things of the world....

Wise men

Wise men don't judge: they seek to understand.

- Fingers Pointing Toward the Moon by Wei Wu Wei...

Live in the Present Moment = Secret of Health

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. - B

 

Meditate Day and Night

8. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Joshua 1:8

This verse I discovered and have repeated in the last three weeks and miraculosuly is today's verse of the day! I know who is talking. Thank God.

Einstein on Human Mind

"Physical concepts are free creations of the human mind, and are not, however it may seem, uniquely determined by the external world. "

-Einstein

Pure mind = Joy

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. -" B

Why worry when you can...

Why worry when you can pray.

listen

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You can make more friends...

You can make more friends in 2 months by being interested in people than in 2 years by being interested in yourself. Dale Carnegie/Sarah-Tyler Moore. listen

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Heaven

Couldn't agree more! My idea of heaven would be a Verizon iPhone... David Pouge, New York Times

Smile...Joy

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

To laugh often and much

T To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded! - Emerson

 

Keep smiling...

Keep smiling…….        It’s one of the best advertisements for God… it makes people wonder what you’ve got….. 

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. 

B 

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'Play your part in the comedy, but don't identify yourself with your role!

- Why Lazurus Laughed by Wei Wu Wei...'

Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing against your legs and jumping into your lap. ~~William Bennett

There are three types of people: Those with a wish bone, those with a funny bone, and those with a backbone.

Always at peace

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. - B

LIfe is short

Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile. Life may not be the p art y we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance....

Smiling face

Always keep a smiling face and a loving mind, and speak truthfully without malice.

Be Happiness itself

Live your life in happiness, even though those around you lead lives which are unhealthy, and wish to spread their illness to you. Be Happiness itself.

B

Happiness never ceases by being shared...

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

B

Life is short

Life is short,
Break the rules,
Forgive quickly,
Kiss slowly,
Love truly,
Laugh uncontrolably,
And never regret anything that made you smile.

Laughter makes you healthier

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No greater prayer in the Universe than patience.

No greater prayer in the Universe than patience.

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

Heraclitus

Be anxious for nothing

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6

Anger

Whenever we are angry for one minute, we lose 60 seconds of happiness.

--Albert Einstein

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

Ronan Keating

If they can be friends, then anyone can. Photography by Christopher Moore.