O, swear not by the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.
Life is busy. There are daily obligations that have to be met. Take time to think about how precious and special human life is - you only get one such life. Every wasted minute is lost. You can’t get it back.
The gods and demons were rivals of each other. The demons, swollen with pride, said, “In what, pray, should we place the oblation?” And they proceeded to place it in their own mouths.
All ups and downs help you to find a balance in your being. No more ups and downs, but bliss, joy, silence and gratitude.
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.

