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Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful Self, it's no wonder that…

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Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put that tension to good use. We can look for…
Everyday brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.
Growth of the soul is our goal, and there are many ways to encourage that growth, such as through love, nature, healing…
A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that is happening…
We drop like pebbles into the ponds of each other's souls, and the orbit of our ripples continues to expand, intersecting with…
Thank God for what doesn't need healing.
Forgiveness is not the misguided act of condoning irresponsible, hurtful behavior. Nor is it a superficial turning of the other cheek that…
Forgiveness entails the authentic acceptance of our own worthiness as human beings, the understanding that mistakes are opportunities for growth, awareness and…
To nourish the soul means to become kinder, more compassionate, wiser, and more loving, often through the making of difficult choices that…
When we are capable of living in the moment free from the tyranny of "shoulds," free from the nagging sensation that this…
Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions.
If we don't forgive ourselves for our mistakes, and others for the wounds they have inflicted upon us, we end up crippled…

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I love to box. I once took a kickboxing class in college and got totally hooked. — Sophia Bush
I drink booze, I smoke, and I'm hooked on caffeine. I actually have been known to swear at times and belch and… — Helena Bonham Carter
The hatred of the youth culture for adult society is not a disinterested judgement but a terror-ridden refusal to be hooked into… — Midge Decter
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Tennis is an addiction that once it has truly hooked a man will not let him go. — Russell Lynes

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