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1 " Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts. "
― Allan Lokos , Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living
2 " We must accept the reality that the causes of impatience travel a two-way street. "
― Allan Lokos , Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living
3 " The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately & wisely. "
4 " Patience is a natural consequence of the cultivation of compassion & love, for ourselves and all beings. "
5 " To advance spiritually requires a method of practice & determination to carry it out. "
6 " Understanding the true nature of things, or seeing things as they really are, is the ground of wisdom. "
7 " Peace can be found within, no matter the external circumstances. "
8 " Patience is supported & nurtured by a quality of forgiveness. "
9 " One of the best ways to support the development of patience is to cultivate happiness with yourself. "
10 " Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love & compassion. "
11 " Do not speak about anyone who is not physically present. "
12 " Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are. "
13 " Patience is the direct antithesis of anger. "
14 " One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom. "
15 " Directing the mind to stay in the present can be a formidable task. "
16 " When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them. "
17 " The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness. "
18 " That's why it's called a practice. We have to practice a practice if it is to be of value. "
19 " We all have issues & we have usually come by them honestly. "
20 " Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us. "
