Tag: joy
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Change and Transformation
I came across the writing below in an old copy of a ‘Daily Word’ publication and it spoke to me, so I am sharing it here with you. It is written in the first person, from the “I” perspective, so that as you read it, you can embody this message for yourself. May it serve…
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Your Peace Makes a Difference
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama When you are peaceful in your heart and mind, you have a peaceful influence in the world. It’s true! Have you ever noticed that when you’re around someone who exudes peace and calm, they have a calming…
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A Tree Told Me…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to spend time in nature. It’s not just that I love it. It feels like time in nature is actually very necessary for my well-being. If there is too long a stretch between visits to wooded areas, I get edgy. I had a fair bit going on…
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Peace in my Heart
“Today I envision a peaceful world. I imagine harmony and cooperation inspiring the minds and hearts of all people. Like a lake that has been disturbed momentarily by movement, I see fear and anger dissipating, ripples fading into the distance as the surface of the water becomes still. Clam engenders calm, and peace grows. Compassion…
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Words to Live by: Desiderata
This has been a favourite piece since I first read it as a young teen. Later, hearing it as the classic 70’s song “Child of the Universe” made it even more special. Today I see its alignment with the Shin Dao – The Way of the Heart. I am sharing this piece with you today…
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Celebrate What’s Right
A share from Tina Thrussell, inspired by Neil Thrussell’s Dec 2022 talk What better way to start the year than in the spirit of Celebration!? Many of us have been celebrating the Christmas season for several weeks now… and the celebration doesn’t have to stop, just because the holiday season is coming to a close.…
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Last wishes for the holidays
Last message of the year from Tina and Neil Happy Boxing Day! The holiday season isn’t over (in our books!) until the New Year has been greeted and we begin afresh. Therefore, we offer you one last Holiday Season blessing: May you have much to celebrate this holiday season and in this New Year. May…
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Good news everywhere!
Thoughts from Tina Thrussell It can be tempting to buy into all the stories of how bad the world is… but any time you hear a bad news story, remember there are just as many good news stories! There are good people all over the world doing good things. Simple examples: A neighbor out for…
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When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong…
Introduction: In a world that often emphasizes fitting in and conforming to societal norms, feeling like you don’t belong can be a challenging and isolating experience. However, the path to self-acceptance is a personal journey that transcends external expectations. Drawing inspiration from the Shin Dao philosophy, we’ll explore three steps to help you embrace self-acceptance…
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Inspiring 87 year-old Student
Many people commented on how much they enjoyed my blog last week, so I am adding to the theme of eldering with this beautiful, inspiring story I read last week. (Again, perfect Divine Timing!) Enjoy!! “The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already…