“how to deal with problems in life. They are never asked for, but how we deal with them defines our future happiness or unhappiness.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“also reflected on His Holiness’s advice about how to deal with problems in life. They are never asked for, but how we deal with them defines our future happiness or unhappiness.” — 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.”… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“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
“Every time we do something nice for someone else, even if it is a routine thing they expect, we can do so with the… — David Michie Copy Share Image
“It’s not what happens to you that matters, but the way you interpret things.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
“how to deal with problems in life. They are never asked for, but how we deal with them defines our future happiness or unhappiness.” — David Michie Copy Share Image
