Inspirational quotes
Let the beauty that you love be what you do. Rumi
“By focusing on that for which we are grateful, by practicing gratitude every single day, by seeking out the beauty and positivity in every waking moment, we can create our very own …..abundance” Br. David Steindl-Rast
"In the continuous flow of blessing our heart finds meaning and rest." -Br. David Steindl-Rast
“I came to know that my task is to assent to God’s will with reverence and rejoice in all His work” - Julian of Norwich in “The Showings”
“When we think about befriending ourselves, we can approach the practice as an unfurling experience, a slow and steady unfolding toward unconditional love”.
“Self-care is not a luxury. Self-care is a human requisite, a professional necessity, and an ethical imperative.” John Norcross
“Gratefulness not only changes your life, but also extends beyond your intimate sphere. It gives rise to compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and empathy, and thus informs how we treat others and how we act in the larger world”. ~ Kristi Nelson
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy. Every moment is a gift. … Whatever life gives to you, you can respond with joy. Joy is the happiness that does not depend on what happens. It is the grateful response to the opportunity that life offers you at this moment.”― Br. David Steindl-Rast
“Find what brings you joy and go there”. Jan Phillips
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.” Louisa May Alcott
"When we give ourselves compassion, we are opening our hearts in a way that can transform our lives". Kristin Neff, PhD
“Care of our bodies and minds is more than a gift to ourselves – it is a gift to those we love.” Mary Martha McNeel
“When you listen generously to people they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time”. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
“Love will always win in the end, just as I did with you. Come-let’s dance.” Brother Rene’ in “Seeking Surrender” by Colette Lafia
“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of Peace work.” Thich Nhat Hanh
“Love is what carries you, for it is always there, even in the dark or most dark, but shining out at times like gold stitches in a piece of embroidery” - in “Hanna Coulter” by Wendell Berry
“People gain so much hope when they know they are not experiencing something alone” Joyce Rupp
“Every time we choose courage we make everyone around us a little better and the world around us a little braver and our world could stand to be a little kinder and braver. Courage is contagious” Brene’ Brown, PhD
“Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold” Peace Pilgrim
“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity” Pema Chodron
“There are no wrong turns. Only unexpected paths” Mark Nepo