Some people spend their lives thinking that they
don’t have enough and, consequently, they never have enough. Others might not
have enough money but consider themselves wealthy because their look at their
friends, their health, their children, and count their blessings. The ones who
base their wealthy on financial gains might be surprised, one day, if they get
a lot of money and are still unhappy. As for the ones who consider themselves
wealthy, the money will be an additional reason for happiness, but not the only
reason for it. They will understand that money comes and goes and that it is
our attitude towards life that impacts our well-being and brings us peace of
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Lack and Abundance
Some people spend their lives thinking that they
don’t have enough and, consequently, they never have enough. Others might not
have enough money but consider themselves wealthy because their look at their
friends, their health, their children, and count their blessings. The ones who
base their wealthy on financial gains might be surprised, one day, if they get
a lot of money and are still unhappy. As for the ones who consider themselves
wealthy, the money will be an additional reason for happiness, but not the only
reason for it. They will understand that money comes and goes and that it is
our attitude towards life that impacts our well-being and brings us peace of
mind.
FRIENDLY NOTE
My Brother
Nobody expects that you become a millionaire or a saint before the good enlightens your heart and guide your steps.
Sublime is a charity that turns into comfort.
Divine a charity that converts into radiant love.
From tiny seeds come the giant trees that sustain life.
Avoid talking about yourself.
Fulfill your duty without interfering with the tasks of others.
Do not look for praise while going about your obligations.
Do not get stuck to small things, when the overall good requires your collaboration.
Forgive offenses quietly...
(From the book "Our Book", by the Spirit Emmanuel, Francisco Cândido Xavier, posted first on the blog Alvorada Espiritual)
BILHETE AMIGO
Meu Irmão
Ninguém espera te transformes num milionário ou num santo para que o bem te ilumine o coração e dirija os passos.
Sublime é a caridade que se transforma em reconforto.
Divina é a caridade que se converte em amor irradiante.
De sementes minúsculas, procedem as árvores gigantescas que sustentam a vida.
Evita falar de ti mesmo.
Cumpre o dever que te cabe, sem intromissão nas tarefas alheias.
Não provoques o elogio no desempenho de tuas obrigações.
Não te prendas a ninharias, quando o benefício geral te reclame a colaboração.
Perdoa sem alarde as ofensas...
(Da obra "Nosso Livro", pelo Espírito Emmanuel, Francisco Cândido Xavier, postado antes no blog Alvorada Espiritual )
“When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
Chief Aupumut, Mohican. 1725
SABEDORIA INDÍGINA AMERICANA
"Quando chegar sua hora de morrer, não seja como aqueles cujos corações estão cheios de medo da morte, então quando sua hora chega eles choram e rezam para que possam ter um pouco mais de tempo para viverem suas vidas novamente de uma forma diferente. Cante sua canção de morte, e morra como um herói indo para casa.”
Chief Aupumut, Moicano. 1725
Muito bem ! Venho descobrindo (talvez seja típico de minha idade) que a vida tem coisas muito mais importantes que dinheiro. Dinheiro é bom, mas não é o principal. Não mesmo.
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