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No Blame, Be Kind, Love Everything

The three active virtues that are the source of joy resonate like bell sounds carried on the wind. I can no longer tell from which direction they emanate—for it is from every direction—with no exception no blame, always without hesitation be kind, and regardless of conditions love everything unconditionally.

— Terrance Keenan, St. Nadie in Winter  <link>

Three Tests

When I want to speak let me think first.
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
If not, let it be left unsaid.

— Maltbie Davenport Babcock  <link>

Life is mostly froth and bubble.
Two things stand like stone,
Kindness in another’s trouble,
Courage in your own.

— Author unknown  <link>

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.

— Philo of Alexandria  <link>

A Fight Between Two Wolves

A Cherokee elder sitting with his grandchildren told them, “In every life there is a terrible fight—a fight between two wolves. One is evil: he is fear, anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment, and deceit. The other is good: joy, serenity, humility, confidence, generosity, truth, gentleness, and compassion.”

A child asked, “Grandfather, which wolf will win?”

The elder looked him in the eye. “The one you feed.”

— Cherokee wisdom  <link>