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umility dismisses nothing, rather, it takes even small things into consideration. It recognises that whatever life presents, needs to be respected. Small things are easily found in something big, but inside little things there is often greatness.

When difficult situations come your way, instead of becoming disturbed or confused, observe all the situations just as you would observe a game or watch a play.

To create the future we desire we need a spiritual language; we must speak from the heart and in the language of the soul – a language of trust, faith and higher values, of inner growth, love and listening.

Non-violence is a very deep philosophy. Not only does it require me to harm no one physically, but also to avoid harming anyone’s self-respect. Such an ethic requires tremendous awareness and sensitivity. When I have learned to be gentle with myself, I can be the same with others.

One who gives happiness cannot give sorrow. One who gives sorrow, cannot give happiness. Where there is happiness there cannot be sorrow.

If the switch of awareness is on, you cannot have an ‘off-mood’.

Remain content by recognizing the benefit of every moment – and the beauty of every soul

I cannot afford to overlook the influence that other people have on me. To what extent do I check that I am not being influenced by gossip? Negativity in the mind is like poison. Negative thoughts are the seeds of negative actions. Gossip and guessing bring sorrow, heaviness and distrust. Hear no evil. See no evil. Speak no evil. Think no evil.

In order to divorce yourself from unhappiness, always keep the treasures of happiness with you.

When we have an attitude of learning from every interaction with others we experience personal enrichment and progress.