The Flow Of Life...
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One day some people came to the master and asked:

"How can you be happy in a world of such impermanence,
Where you cannot protect your loved ones from harm,
Illness or death?"

The master held up a glass and said:

"Someone gave me this glass;
It holds my water admirably
And it glistens in the sunlight.
I touch it and it rings!
One day the wind
May blow it off the shelf,
Or my elbow
May knock it from the table.
I know this glass is already broken,
So I enjoy it--incredibly."
--Achaan Chah Subato--


"Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
When you arise in the morning,
Give thanks for the morning light.
Give thanks for your life and strength.
Give thanks for your food and for the Joy of living.
And if perchance you see no reason for giving thanks,
Rest assured the fault is in yourself!"
--Chief Tecumseh--


"Be upright in thy whole life;
Be content in all its changes;
So shalt thou make profit out of all occurrences;
So shall everything that happens unto thee,
Be the source of praise."
--Akenaton--


Everything is constantly changing...this is the flow of life. Waves from the ocean, go in and out, then remain still...Seasons change...and flowers fade.

If we hold on to what was, we will always feel a loss, for almost nothing in this world is permanent except for what we hold in our hearts.

In a moment, everything you know could change. Try to live each day as you would if you knew it would be your last on this earth.

Criticize less...forgive others and yourself...love more...be grateful...and never live in regret.

Know that all things occur only because they are supposed to, and do your best to be content with whatever happens.

By learning to be satisfied with what we cannot change and having the courage to improve what we can, we will be filled with an abundance of peace and Joy."

(By Angenlina27)