I think the real free person in society is one that's disciplined. It's the one that can choose; that is the free one.
The most difficult part for me is feeling connected to the people that I love but always being on the go to different places.
Don't let mistakes be so monumental, don't let your love be so confidential, don't let your mind be so darn judgemental, and please let your heart be more influential. Be thankful for all that the spirit provides and be thankful for all that you see without eyes.
When many little people in many little places do many little things, then the whole world changes.
Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain, as generous as a tree.
All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.
We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace.
There are cases where government-to-government aid actually has worked. Look at the eradication of smallpox and the near eradication of polio. But these are really top down solutions that require government-to-government support and aid.
I like bears. I like bear people. I like bear-type men.
being physically intimidating didn't keep you from getting your feelings hurt. Everyone's heart is the same size.
Every moment of mindfulness means the gradual destruction of latent defilements. It is somewhat like cutting away a piece of wood with a small axe, every stroke helping to get rid of the unwanted fragments of wood.