There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or fighting it. You recognize it, you smile to it, and you invite something nicer to come up and replace it; you read some inspiring words, you listen to a piece of beautiful music, you go somewhere in nature, or you do some walking meditation.

They criticize the silent ones. They criticize the talkative ones. They criticize the moderate ones. There is no one in the world who escapes criticism.

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)

Be peace, don't just talk about it.

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

I clean this teapot with the kind of attention I would have were I giving the baby Buddha or Jesus a bath.

Mother Earth is very talented. She has produced Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great beings.