Many people have a favorite song, poem, religious passage or insightful excerpt from a book which they have made a part of their inner life or personal spiritual practice. If it feels appropriate, share one of yours.
2007-01-08 06:09:23 · 28 answers · asked by Demon Girl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
And
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (King James Version)
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
2007-01-08 06:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by drivn2excelchery 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is my favorite at the moment. It's by an old Greek poet named Aeschylus:
"He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon our hearts. And in our despair, against our will, comes wisdom by the awful grace of God."
Don't think he's saying God is awful, it's just that sometimes life's lessons are. Wisdom is the knowledge of all things... good AND evil.
2007-01-08 14:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a follower of the ancient Celtic ways.....
This is what I have lived by for decades now;
'Teach people to live Fearless in Strength'
'Teach people the Laws of Nature'
'Teach people how to avoid the anger of the Mighty Ones'
2007-01-08 14:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by wolf560 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love wins.
or
Why blame the darkness for being dark? it is far more helpful to ask why the light isn't as bright as it could be.
Both from Rob Bell - Christian pastor at Mars Hill in Michigan
2007-01-08 14:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, favorite beverage in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming,Woo Hoo...what a ride!"
2007-01-08 14:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Beatitudes, I can't explain why they move me but they do. It exemplifies Jesus message of peace, and love.
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2007-01-08 14:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by crazyhorse19682003 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. (Andy Rooney)
2007-01-08 14:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by Growl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live by others peoples expectations you will never experience your full potential in life.
with God all things are possible - from the Bible
2007-01-08 14:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by shiro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"You can lead a jackass to water but you can't make him drink unless you put your foot on the back of his head." by me
This was the saying I used to blow off the hard headed mules that I occasionally dealt with in the Marines.
2007-01-08 14:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they knkow they shall never sit it.
2007-01-08 14:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by NikNak 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋