I am fortunate to be alive

 "Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can. "

 ~ The Dalai Lama

Where ignorance is our master,
there is no possibility of real peace.
~ Dalai Lama ~


 Such a wise man, and sound wisdom, we should all be grateful to be alive.

Some more beautiful quotes to ponder.

"Simply keep still. If thoughts arise allow them to come and go, but don't hold on to them or let them land. Do not touch "I am the body." Instead the first and last thought must be, "I am pure infinite Consciousness, I am Love itself.

You are the unchangeable Awareness in which all activity takes place. You are eternal Being, unbounded and undivided. Just keep Quiet. All is well. Do not entertain any notions that you are in trouble. Be kind to yourself. Open to your Heart and simply Be."
~ Papaji ~

If you want wisdom, empty your heart of ignorance. If you want contentment, empty your heart of greed. If you want serenity, empty your heart of ill will.
~Buddha

Change your thoughts and your life will change!

"If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear."
~ Gautama Buddha~

If in our daily life we can smile, if
we can be peaceful and happy, not
only we, but everyone will profit
from it. This is the most basic kind
of peace work.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~

All that man experiences springs out of his thoughts. If his
thoughts are good, the words and deeds will also be good.
The result of good thoughts, words and deeds will be happiness. This happiness never leaves the person whose thoughts are good.
~The Buddha~

 And finally some good advice, I am trying and can honestly say it is worthwhile making an effort.

Train yourself in doing good
that lasts and brings happiness.
Cultivate generosity, the life of peace,
and a mind of boundless love.
~The Buddha ~