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41 " Patience is both the tool for and the result of, our efforts. "
― Allan Lokos , Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living
42 " An open beginner's mind is a powerful tool for developing patience. "
43 " Without the ability to be present we are missing much of what the adventure has to offer. "
44 " There is no illness that is not exacerbated by stress. "
45 " A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations. "
― Allan Lokos , Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living
46 " Our actions speak for us & they speak loudly. "
47 " Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness. "
48 " We are all in this together. Our happiness inextricably is tied to that of all beings. "
49 " People in the midst of losing their patience are certainly experiencing as aspect of dukkha. "
50 " The venerable teachers, philosophers & spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development of an open, loving heart. "
51 " You cannot control the results, only your actions. "
52 " We need never be bound by the limitations of our previous or current thinking, nor are we ever locked into being the person we used to be, or think we are. "
53 " No one looks or feels attractive when angry. "
54 " To forgive does not mean to condone. "
55 " The virtues of free enterprise can become distorted by greed & delusion. "
56 " Patience has all the time it needs. "
57 " Loving others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism that rewards one's self. "
58 " The essence of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) is about identifying the cause of our suffering & alleviating it. "
59 " Compassion is not complete if it does not include oneself. "
60 " One who is patient glows with an inner radiance. "