Pocket Peace Quotes

“Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Do not speak about anyone who is not physically present.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Support the type of thinking that leads you to feeling good, peaceful & happy.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Loving others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism that rewards one's self.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness & inner peace.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“The venerable teachers, philosophers & spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development of an open, loving heart.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Thoughts, words, emotions & deeds not coming from love are likely coming from fear.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“We need never be bound by the limitations of our previous or current thinking, nor are we ever locked into being the person we used to be, or think we are.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love & compassion.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“To advance spiritually requires a method of practice & determination to carry it out.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“The essence of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) is about identifying the cause of our suffering & alleviating it.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“The erruption of feelings & emotions that follows a near-death exerience, or any event that causes us to stop & look deeply at the reality of our lives, is ripe with the potential for insight & clarity.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“We yearn for there to be meaning to our lives, balanced with a sense of inner peace & joy.”
― Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living