I was asked to blog about some quotes I posted recently; so here it goes.

For much of our lives we ask what can we do?

How about asking what do we need not to do?

What if we don’t do this or we don’t do that; what would happen?

Imagine if you asked questions in this way.

It kind of turns things around a bit while lending a broader perspective.

Less is more, no gain without loss type of thinking.

Please see some quotes from Master Fukuoka.

“The heart that loves the wicked ego creates the hated enemy.”

“the key to peace lies close to the earth”

“sharpening the sickle instead of the sword”

More relevant now than ever:
“Extravagance of desire is the fundamental cause which has led the
world into its present predicament.  Fast rather than slow, more
rather than less this flashy development is linked directly to
society’s impending collapse. It has only served to separate man from
nature. Humanity must stop indulging the desire for material
possessions and personal gain and move instead toward spiritual
awareness”

Lastly from the great Mother Teresa of Calcutta:
“God does not call us to do great things, but small things with great love”

Some other thoughts about having a happy life:

Healthy Habits

1. Patience
2. Forgiveness
3. Integrity and honesty
4. Ability to break attachments to vices and material items
5. Ability to take all things lightly and control what makes you upset
6. Active life which stays busy with productive items
7. Surrounds themselves with other positive people
8. Does not talk bad about other people and is glad for anyone’s success
9. Avoids negative people while feeling sorry for them
10. Has their ego in check
11. Can laugh at themselves
12. Respects others opinions
13. Can show affection
14. Tries not to judge others
15. Looks to help out when possible
16. Is always learning how to do things better
17. Knows how to listen more than talk
18. Lives in the present
19. Has some connections to nature
20. Reads and writes
21. Looks you in the eye

Be the change you want to see, all the best and may you find the Mu.