Two Thoughts (24 - 30 December)
Sunday, 24 December
Two thoughts from Jack London
“Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.”
"Limited minds can recognize limitations only in others."
Monday, 25 December
Two thoughts from Washington Irving
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”
“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.”
Tuesday, 26 December
Two thoughts from Immanuel Kant
"Rules for Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for."
"All perception is colored by emotion."
Wednesday, 27 December
Two thoughts from Byron Katie
"If I think someone else is causing my problem, I'm insane."
“Taking responsibility for your beliefs and judgments gives you the power to change them.”
Thursday, 28 December
Two thoughts from Michael Singer
“If you are resisting something, you are feeding it. Any energy you fight, you are feeding. If you are pushing something away, you are inviting it to stay.”
“Stress only happens when you resist life’s events.”
Friday, 29 December
Two thoughts from Matsuo Bashō
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise, instead, seek what they sought."
"Year by year, the monkey's mask reveals the monkey."
Saturday, 30 December
Two thoughts from Wendy Mass
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."
"I bet if you go through the rest of your life telling yourself, "I'm sparkling," you'll have a whole different energy and experience."
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