Allan Lokos, Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living
36 quotes
"We must accept the reality that the causes of impatience travel a two-way street."
"The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately & wisely."
"Patience is a natural consequence of the cultivation of compassion & love, for ourselves and all beings."
"Patience is supported & nurtured by a quality of forgiveness."
"Understanding the true nature of things, or seeing things as they really are, is the ground of wisdom."
"Peace can be found within, no matter the external circumstances."
"One of the best ways to support the development of patience is to cultivate happiness with yourself."
"Any methodology for developing patience requires a multi-tiered approach."
"The experience of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral is the consequences of perception."
"The most important step in developing skillful speech is to think before speaking."
"So what is a good meditator? A good meditator meditates."
"To be mindful entails examining the path we are traveling & making choices that alleviate suffering & bring happiness to ourselves & those around us."
"Our actions speak for us & they speak loudly."
"Remind yourself that your mental & emotional health are important."
"Our work is not to become a better person, but to become present to the perfection we already are."
"Patience is both the tool for and the result of, our efforts."
"An open beginner's mind is a powerful tool for developing patience."
"Without the ability to be present we are missing much of what the adventure has to offer."
"There is no illness that is not exacerbated by stress."
"Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness."
"We are all in this together. Our happiness inextricably is tied to that of all beings."
"People in the midst of losing their patience are certainly experiencing as aspect of dukkha."
"You cannot control the results, only your actions."
"No one looks or feels attractive when angry."
"To forgive does not mean to condone."