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Peace, Tranquility, Fulfillment.
“You do not find the light by avoiding the darkness.”
— Sogyal Rinpoche

Facing and embracing life’s hardships is the path to deeper understanding and growth.
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December 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
— Khalil Gibran

Hardship shapes resilience and strength, making us more capable and compassionate.
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November 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
— Dalai Lama

Setbacks can lead to unexpected blessings, encouraging us to trust life’s unfolding.
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November 25, 2024 at 6:37 PM
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
— Unknown

Challenges are inevitable, but our resilience and ability to embrace them defines our journey.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:31 AM
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
— Rumi

Our deepest pains often lead us to growth and understanding, allowing new wisdom and light into our lives.
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November 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM
“Do not be led by the mind, which craves control; nor by the heart, which longs for desire. Instead, be led by the soul, which seeks only truth.”

— Unknown
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November 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM
“Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.” - Buddha

Stay grounded within; true strength comes from inner stability, not external approval.
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November 21, 2024 at 10:02 PM
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” - Buddha

Mastering your mind is the key to inner strength and peace.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” - Buddha

This means that holding onto anger only harms ourselves, not the person we are angry with. Letting go of resentment is essential for our own well-being and spiritual journey.
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November 19, 2024 at 8:09 PM
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” – Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
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November 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves" — Dalai Lama

Know Thyself: Understand your essence; embrace your truth.
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November 17, 2024 at 4:22 PM
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” - Buddha

Stay present; embrace now, release past and future. There you will find peace and tranquility.
November 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM