The person who understands Dharma will have the opposite reaction to a "hard" job. That person will be eager to get started, no matter what kind of work is in front of her, because she understands that she's doing God's work. And when you're working for God, nothing is too hard.
Russell SimmonsIn the end, the overriding factor in whether or not you realize your dreams is going to be you. Not the world. YOU.
Russell SimmonsWhat I would do to change this planet is have everyone meditate and look inside. Then we'd have a happier, more service-oriented, less-needy world.
Russell SimmonsThe word mantra comes from two Sanskrit words man, ("to think") and tra ("tool'). So the literal translation is "a tool of thought." And that's how mantras are used in Buddhist and Hindu practices, as tools that clear your mind of distractions. Because when you focus on repeating that mantra over and over again, soon the noise will die down and all you will hear is your inner voice.
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