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June 11, 2013
“The realization that we are all basically the same human beings, who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Photo: Bee Balm on Main ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012
May 1, 2013
Today, I re-mind myself that my happiness is dependent only on myself. We all desire and long for the company of others, but I know that to be content by myself, is to be at peace with myself. ~ Pamela J. Leavey
Photo: White Tulip with Red Stripes ~ © Pamela J. Leavey 2012
February 19, 2013
To Be Empowered – I am willing to see that I have something awesome to offer to the world. I am willing to make happiness my choice and share my happiness with those around me. ~ Pamela J. Leavey
(Photo: Red Wing Black Bird ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)
January 2, 2013
Today, I re-mind myself that I have a life filled with love, light and happiness. I am blessed with an abundance of love and I have all I need to sustain myself each day. ~ Pamela J. Leavey
(Photo: Four Snow Geese Among the Canadian Geese at Joppa Flats on the Merrimack River ~ Pamela J. Leavey 2012)
December 15, 2012
Yesterday, we were reminded in the most horrific manner how precious and fragile life is. Like so many I spent the day watching the horror unfold and as a political and news blogger, I found myself glued to my computer sharing the information on the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
Today, I want to re-mind friends and readers that compassion, understanding, acceptance and love is so pivotal in our existence here on Earth. Life is fragile. Live each day in joy and choose happiness as your mantra.
Spend some time today reaching out to family and friends and let them know how much to mean to them… And step away from the TV, Computer, Smart Phone and spend some quiet time reflection, either outside or in place of peace in your home.
Love is all there is… Live it.
October 17, 2012
On Sunday, I drove into Boston to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak on the subject of his latest book, Beyond Religion. A performance by Massachusetts’ own James Taylor national treasure, opened the event. The event was well attended with an estimated sold out crowd of 2500.
With everyone in the ballroom standing, as His Holiness stepped onto the stage, the Dalai Lama took his seat on the stage and signaled to the crowd to sit.
“Very strong light,” he said as he put on his customary visor cap that he wears often when speaking on a well lighted stage. He then walked over to Friar Thomas Keating and Brother David Steindl-Rast, the two Catholic priests also on the discussion panel and pulled their Monks’ hoods up to shield their eyes from the strong light as well. His Holiness is well known for his sense of humor which is often directed towards himself, and one finds him chuckling with glee when he steps into the mode of the holy trickster.
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Expressing his joy in the Catholic Priests joining him for the discussion, the Dalai Lama said, “These days I feel I am quite old, but with them… I am young!” (more…)
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