. Life Quotes, Thought for the Day, Funny Quotes: 2011-03-06

Friday, March 11, 2011

Zen Quote about Death

We know for sure that the physical body dies at some point. Though, what happens to the soul? I guess its human nature to survive thus we'd like to think that we keep going on--that there is some form of life after death.

This may be the case, and I hope it is, but how do we know?

Thought for the Day-
A samurai once asked Zen Master Hakuin where he would go after he died.
Hakuin answered "How am I supposed to know?"
"How do you know? You're a Zen master!" exclaimed the samurai.
"Yes, but not a dead one," Hakuin answered. -- Zen mondo

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Zen of Change

Everyday I read out of a book called, 'The Essence of Zen'. There are so many philosophical quotes and Thought for the Day type quotes--the one I have been reflecting on today is about living life to the fullest.

Its so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday dramma, stress and so forth. Having a good inspirational book to read everyday can be really helpful to remind you what a gift life truly is.

The following quote is out of the book 'The Essence of Zen'

Thought for the Day- The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear, for newer and richer experience.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

The Essence of Zen: An Anthology of Quotations (Pocket Positives)

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Learning to Forgive

If you think back of all the fouls you have committed against others in life, you will begin to realize the gift of forgiveness.

It may be difficult to forgive those who have caused us great harm, though we are the only ones who will suffer from the weight we allow ourselves to carry. Don't be quick to anger, be quick to forgive.

Thought for the Day-
He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.
-George Herbert

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Don't Forget to Brush Your Teeth

In trying to be a whole or balanced individual, sometimes we tend to overlook certain areas of our lives. I for instance made a goal of waking up 2 hours earlier than I normally do to have more time to pray and meditate. While this is a healthy habit to incorporate, I was not getting enough sleep and my health was suffering for it.

It can be difficult to find balance or to compromise, even with ourselves. We want wake up earlier to exercise but don't go to bed earlier to offset the loss in sleep.

To be in balance is to be considerate of all aspects of your life- physical, spiritual, mental and emotional. It is a constant challenge to stay in balance, but by making small adjustments and being mindful of thoughts, feelings, emotions- we are more adaptable and can begin to incorporate new ideas and ways of thinking into our lives.

Thought for the Day- Sit and be still. The grass grows all by itself- Zen Wisdom

Monday, March 7, 2011

Swing for the Fence

Never be afraid to chase your dreams. We were all told as children that we could become anything we want in life when we grow up. I think most of us believed that but lost our faith somewhere along the way.

Often we settle in life- settle for a job, settle for a mate- we don't analyze what we really want and then go after it.

As far as I know, we only get one shot at this, why not swing for the fences.

Thought for the Day- Hit the ball out of the park. Then you can take your time running around the bases- ??