May

“THE STAGES OF THE WORK

If we were to really observe ourselves,
we would become aware of our tensions and habits.

If we were to become aware of our tensions and habits,
we would let go and relax.

If we were to let go and relax,
we would be aware of sensations.

If we were to be aware of sensations,
we would receive impressions.

If we were to receive impressions,
we would awaken to the moment.

If we were to awaken to the moment,
we would experience reality.

If we were to experience reality,
we would see that we are not our personality.

If we were to see that we are not our personality,
we would remember ourselves.

If we were to remember ourselves,
we would let go of our fear and attachments.

If we were to let go of our fear and attachments,
we would be touched by God.

If we were touched by God,
we would seek union with God.

If we were to seek union with God,
we would will what God wills.

If we were to will what God wills,
we would be transformed.

If we were transformed,
the world would be transformed.

If the world were transformed,
all would return to God.”
― Don Richard Riso; Russ Hudson;

“Tôi đã tìm thấy sức mạnh của mình trong những thử thách vô cùng gian nan. Tôi đã tìm được tình yêu khi trao trọn trái tim. Tôi đã tìm được quyền thế bằng cách cố gắng sống mẫu mực khiêm tốn. Tôi đã tìm thấy hạnh phúc khi tạo ra hạnh phúc cho mỗi người chung quanh. Tôi đã tìm được sự no ấm khi miệt mài tạo giá trị cho xã hội. Và may mắn thay tôi đã tìm được chính mình bằng cách tăng trọn bản thân cho xã hội. Cứ cho đi thì mới thấy được thứ mình đi tìm.”
― Phan Văn Trường, Một đời như kẻ tìm đường

“Starting is the hardest part, both in the moment and in the early days of habit-building. Initially, you will see limited results. After a hard workout you will feel sore, but look in the mirror and see no change. After eating broccoli, you will feel about the same. After writing on day one, you will not have a full book. But when you do these things over the long haul, you can end up with a fit and healthy body and several full-length novels.”
― Stephen Guise, Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results

“There is no point looking for an easy life, one without adversity. The only way you’ll get ahead is to find a goal that you want to struggle for. However, it’s equally important to say no to all the struggles and tasks that don’t bring you joy.”
― Mark Manson