“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others, and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” Dalai Lama
I love this message and also the photo of the little mouse on the palm of a hand. It reminds me of the little lady mouse that took up residence in our outside grill in September. Whenever we thought to clear out the nest, there have been babies …. We hope Mother Nature will encourage her to move back out to the woods in the Spring.
Namaste.
I love the wisdom of that quote . . . and these:
When asked, “what is the meaning of life,” the Dalai Lama replied simply: ”To be happy and to make others happy.”
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ The Dalai Lama
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Thank you Nancy for more wisdom for the Dalai Lama. You have a wonderful overflowing bag full of inspiring words and quotes. Val x
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I don’t think I’ve ever heard this quote -but I really love the second part on there… at least don’t hurt them. Great reminder!
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Thank you Kate for sharing your comment. Yes – I like the addition here … it recognizes that we are all human after all.
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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.
This blog came to life one morning in 2013. I woke up with these words in my mind: “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”
Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.
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