It’s resolution time again. Here are some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama to start out a wonderful 2011!
Instructions for Life by The Dalai Lama
- Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
- When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
- Follow the three R’s:
– Respect for self,
– Respect for others and
– Responsibility for all your actions. - Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
- Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
- When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
- Spend some time alone every day.
- Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
- Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
- Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and
think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time. - A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
- In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
- Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
- Be gentle with the earth.
- Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
- Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
- Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
- If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
- If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Always wise words from The Dalai Lama; thanks for sharing, Deb!
Hi Deb,
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award,
so please visit my blog for acceptance.
Lauren 🙂
Wow…thanks so much Lauren…I admire your inspired work and don’t really count myself as being a “real” blogger. Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Deb
You’re welcome, Deb, and your posts are very inspiring to me! I want others to see that, too! 🙂