Why are there so many obstacles in life?
So you can tap into your genius. Without obstacles, there can be no growth! One cannot know all the secrets and insights of life without overcoming obstacles and challenges. Just keep your eye on the goal and not on the obstacles.
How can I be happy in good times and sad times?
Good and sad times are cycles of life. Each comes and goes. Realize that when night is here, day is not far away. When spring is here, winter is not far away!
Why are we so consumed with the past and with the future?
It is our ego that wants us to dwell in the past or the future. Our ego is illusionary and wants to make us avoid living in the present moment. The most precious moment is here and now. Seize it!
How do I recover from a loss or hurt in love?
Realize that your soul has opened and you are on fertile ground for spiritual growth. If you take this as a positive, you became open to incredible growth and vast possibilities. Some of the best books are written by people who have lost in love
What is the foundation of a healthy relationship?
Trust! To accept the words and feelings of your partner at face value and without judgment. By showing them complete trust, you validate both your partner and your relationship.
What can we really say is ours?
The six feet of land that we will be buried under. We can take nothing else, physical or material, along with us to our graves.
Why are we so consumed with the past and with the future?
It is the ego that wants us to dwell in the past or the future. Our ego tends to be illusionary and wants to make us avoid living in the present moment.
Describe the power of love?
A house built on the power of love will last an eternity. But, a house built with even the finest materials may not last a lifetime.
Which path is the right one?
There are many paths to the same truth ... there are many roads that lead to Rome!
Whose life is the most noble?
The one who made the most difference to his or her fellow creatures has lived the most noble life.
Does Life Balance mean being balanced at all times?
No, there will be times in your life where you will be imbalanced. As long as these periods are temporary and short lived you are okay. If these periods become the norm you need to worry about it.
Why is life so complicated?
We make life complicated. The great truths in life are simple. Therefore seek simplicity in complexity!
The Universe seems unfair - some do well and have lots and others have nothing. Why?
The Universe is fair - it gives you what you create in your thoughts.Not everyone wants to be rich and famous ...
Do thoughts create your destiny?
Yes, your thoughts are like nourishment to your being. As you nourish yourself with upbeat positive thoughts you invite positive results.
Why is being defensive counter-productive?
If you became defensive you exert a lot of energy which is counter -productive. When you go into acceptance you diffuse the situation and let the comments disappear.
Why am I exhausted, yet under utilized?
This happens when you spend your energy in areas you have no business being in.
Why does it seem easier to meet a difficult work demand than to meet an easy intimacy need at home?
This is because we have not realized that family issues need as much energy and attention as our work needs, therefore we short change our efforts at home.
How does meditation remove the clutter from your mind?
By concentrating on the moment, your mind steers towards the most important thing in the moment at the exclusion of everything else.
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