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For me, language and how I use it are very important. I held back on doing a poetry book, walking the fine line between trying to be helpful and just putting more junk out there.
Sakyong Mipham
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Caring for others is the basis of worldly success.
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Many people think spirituality has nothing to do with success or accomplishing - that it's something you do with removal, with leaving the world.
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Each of us holds human destiny in our hands. It will be completely determined by how the mind feels about itself.
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If we are going to live in a society, there has to be an attitude where people really do care for others.
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After you run, there's a sense of accomplishment you feel like your life is meaningful. It's a moment of clarity.
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It is said that if our intention is to help others-even if we are unable to follow it through-we will never have any regret. Regret is a result of trying to make me happy.
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Being human is a precious situation, and we shouldn't waste time in useless activities.
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If you see life as an opportunity, or if you see helping others as an opportunity, then all of a sudden you become joyous. You want to go forward.
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You need to become more genuine to who you are. So, people pushing you can help take you to the level where you really understand the principles and enter them into action.
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