-Buddha (563 BC - 483 BC)
This quote is fascinating to me. I think the most compelling aspect of the quote is not the idea, language or even the words themselves. It's the time-frame in which the words were spoken. I just imagine what it may have been like 500 years before the birth of Christ. This in itself is almost beyond the realm of imagination. Once I wrapped my mind around that, I could start reflecting on the brilliance of the words.
This theme is repeated in almost any book, speech or magazine in the area of personal development. I've become a fanatic about this subject. I've contemplated many hours on how some individuals manage to discover peace of mind and fulfillment through the choices they've made. In a field were it seems everyone is an expert, it's hard to sift through the content and find what is 'real'.
The way I approach this subject is simple. I compare it to jury duty. This is no lie. While on a recent jury duty, the judge overseeing the case was a rather interesting person. It was something about the delivery of the instructions that hit me. While issuing the instructions on what we were supposed to do, the judge said, " You have the right to believe everything your hear today, some of what you hear or nothing at all. It is your decision to believe whatever you choose." The more I poured over these words, the more I realized these instructions not only apply to the courtroom, but they apply to life.
These instructions have become almost a mantra for me. I'm starting to realize that life is not to be wasted expounding time and energy over things we can't control. This reminds me of another quote from history that I'll post next time. Anyone have a guess?
I do have a tendency to rant and get off topic, but that's what we're here for. Feel free to expand and comment on any of this post and future posts. Thanks for listening.
This theme is repeated in almost any book, speech or magazine in the area of personal development. I've become a fanatic about this subject. I've contemplated many hours on how some individuals manage to discover peace of mind and fulfillment through the choices they've made. In a field were it seems everyone is an expert, it's hard to sift through the content and find what is 'real'.
The way I approach this subject is simple. I compare it to jury duty. This is no lie. While on a recent jury duty, the judge overseeing the case was a rather interesting person. It was something about the delivery of the instructions that hit me. While issuing the instructions on what we were supposed to do, the judge said, " You have the right to believe everything your hear today, some of what you hear or nothing at all. It is your decision to believe whatever you choose." The more I poured over these words, the more I realized these instructions not only apply to the courtroom, but they apply to life.
These instructions have become almost a mantra for me. I'm starting to realize that life is not to be wasted expounding time and energy over things we can't control. This reminds me of another quote from history that I'll post next time. Anyone have a guess?
I do have a tendency to rant and get off topic, but that's what we're here for. Feel free to expand and comment on any of this post and future posts. Thanks for listening.
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