“Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you long to return.” ~Leonardo da Vinci
“We see from where we stand.” “Beyond the mountains, more mountains.” “A monkey never thinks her baby’s ugly.” “After the dance, the drums are always heavy.” “Hello is your passport.” “A donkey always acts like a donkey.” “Very close is not home yet.” “A starving dog does not lie down.”
In this high place it is as simple as this, leave everything you know behind. Step toward the cold surface, say the old prayer of rough love and open both arms. Those who come with empty hands will stare into the lake astonished there, in the cold light reflecting pure snow the true shape of your own face. ~David Whyte
“Projection makes perception. The world you see is what you gave it, nothing more than that. But though it is no more than that, it is not less. Therefore, to you it is important. It is the witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition. As a man thinketh, so does he perceive. Therefore, seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world. Perception is a result and not…
“This is my simple religion, There is no need for temples No need for complicated philosophies, My brain and my heart are my temples, My philosophy is kindness.” ~ Dalai Lama
“The way to happiness is: Keep your heart free from hate, Your mind free from worry. Live simple, give much. Fill your life with love, Do as you would be done by.” ~ Buddha
