“Yes, dear reader, that’s the other reason we cats purr. Arguably, it’s the most important reason: to make you happy. Purring is our V—our way of reminding you that you are loved and special, and that you should never forget… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Despising yourself, thinking you are no good, saying ‘I can’t do this.’ This is the mind of weakness. You must work to overcome it.” “It’s not through choice,” Sam protested faintly. “Then you must choose to overcome. What happens if you keep giving in to a weak mind? You feed weakness. The result is an even weaker mind in the… — David Michie Copy Share
“the best way to achieve happiness for oneself is to give happiness to others.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“I didn't know you had a cat!' she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation-though not all are as bold… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“It is most useful,” Geshe Wangpo told Sam, “to share one’s knowledge with others. Otherwise, what is the point in having it?” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Surely you're not saying that the life of a human and the life of an animal are of the same value?' he ventured. 'As… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Fear,” said Lobsang. “An instinct that prevents many people from taking actions that they know, deep down inside, would liberate them. Like a bird… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“The main shift, you see, is from placing self at the center of our thoughts to putting others there. It is-what do you say?-a… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“It is to heal the body, soothe the mind, and give joy to the heart, Because it is your beloved’s lap that you are… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“lack of self-confidence was considered, in Buddhism, to be a form of laziness,” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“Having money means more opportunity to practice generosity,” he agrees. “Which is the true cause of wealth.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“As much as possible, it is useful to think of all other beings as being just like me. Every living being strives for happiness.… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“There's no thrilling anticipation of the day's first cup of coffee...nor the eye-closing delight of that first swallow of sauvignon blanc in the evening.… — David Michie Copy Share Image
