May

“THE STAGES OF THE WORK

If we were to really observe ourselves,
we would become aware of our tensions and habits.

If we were to become aware of our tensions and habits,
we would let go and relax.

If we were to let go and relax,
we would be aware of sensations.

If we were to be aware of sensations,
we would receive impressions.

If we were to receive impressions,
we would awaken to the moment.

If we were to awaken to the moment,
we would experience reality.

If we were to experience reality,
we would see that we are not our personality.

If we were to see that we are not our personality,
we would remember ourselves.

If we were to remember ourselves,
we would let go of our fear and attachments.

If we were to let go of our fear and attachments,
we would be touched by God.

If we were touched by God,
we would seek union with God.

If we were to seek union with God,
we would will what God wills.

If we were to will what God wills,
we would be transformed.

If we were transformed,
the world would be transformed.

If the world were transformed,
all would return to God.”
― Don Richard Riso; Russ Hudson;

“There is no point looking for an easy life, one without adversity. The only way you’ll get ahead is to find a goal that you want to struggle for. However, it’s equally important to say no to all the struggles and tasks that don’t bring you joy.”
― Mark Manson

“Discipline is the highest form of self-love.”
― Kierra C.T. Banks

“Người ta cứ tưởng rằng phải biết lựa chọn hướng đi, rồi phải thành công, thì sau đó mới tìm ra hạnh phúc. Nào ngờ phải nghĩ ngược hẳn lại - cứ đi theo những ý thích thầm kín nhất của mình, cứ hướng theo ánh sáng của sự thèm khát nhất từ bên trong, và bám chặt lấy cái ám ảnh tích cực đó rồi mới tìm ra hướng đi. Nói nôm na, có sướng thì mới đi chứ đừng đi để mần mò tìm cái sướng.
Thành thử lộ trình đúng không phải là thành công tạo ra hạnh phúc, mà chính hạnh phúc mới tạo ra thành công! Hướng đi không nhất thiết đưa tới hạnh phúc mà chính niềm hạnh phúc mới chỉ đường cho chúng ta đi.
Cả một cuộc đời để tìm ra chân lý đó, mà mọi sinh vật khác chúng ta, trong cả vũ trụ rộng lớn này, đều hiểu từ ngay lúc mới lọt lòng!”
― Phan Văn Trường, Một đời như kẻ tìm đường