Friendship Mantra
When I choose to be a friend to myself,
I love and accept myself.
—Ann Ruane
Path Q&Q
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
~ Gautama Buddha
Gentleness
There’s nothing more important on our spiritual path than developing gentleness to oneself.
~ Pema Chodron
Water
Water is the most perfect traveler because when it travels it becomes the path itself!
—Mehmet Murat ildan
Keep the Faith
The spiritual path is not always going to be smooth and easy. There are going to be difficult situations, hardships, losses and lessons. Don’t lose faith along the way. You are exactly where you need to be.
~ Jennifer Young
Essence
Overcoming negative tendencies and enhancing positive potential are the very essence of the spiritual path.
~ Dalai Lama
Alive
What is truly a part of our spiritual path is that which brings us alive. If gardening brings us alive, that is part of our path, if it is music, if it is conversation…we must follow what brings us alive.
~ Jack Kornfield
Path Mantra
When I choose the path of spiritual growth,
I align with love.
—Ann Ruane
Dedication Q&Q
Don’t let others define you. Don’t let the past confine you. Take charge of your life with confidence and determination and there are no limits on what you can do or be.
~ Michael Josephson
Success of Living
The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly.
~ Cecil B. DeMille