Joy is prayer; joy is strength; joy is love; it is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
~ Mother Teresa
(I think he posed for me by giving a subtle smile)
Creek Crossing
A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.
~ Seneca
Wonder
Mankind will not perish for want of information but only for want of appreciation. The beginning of our happiness lies in understanding that life without wonder is not worth living. What we lack is not a will to believe, but a will to wonder.
~ Abraham Joshua Heschel, God in Search of Mam: A philosophy of Judaism.
Looking Out
The first element of true love is loving kindness. The essence of loving kindness is being able to offer happiness. You can't be the sunshine for another person. You can't offer happiness until you have found it for yourself. So build a home inside by accepting yourself and learning to love and heal yourself. Learn how to practice mindfulness in such a way that you can create moments of happiness and joy for your own nourishment. Then you have something to offer others.
~ Thich Nhat Hahn
