character of your mind

This thought has been expressed in so many ways by different authors. I choose to use the quote from Marcus Aurelius here. We are indeed formed by our thoughts and whatever have become habitual in our thoughts, then they will be expressed in our soul and our character.

The photo is the kite of a kiteboarder. It soars strong and proud against the sky.

Your thoughts are powerful

This quote from Peace Pilgrim is so true. Our thoughts are really so powerful as they can oftentimes turn things around. Everything concrete that we see really originate as mere thoughts. 

The photo is an orchid I found in a friend's garden.

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer

I like how Alan Cohen described appreciation as "the highest form of prayer." It's so true that every time we are thankful, we acknowledge the presence of goodness. It also brings a smile to our lips and eyes! Just thinking about being thankful for something makes me do that - smile, that is!

The photo is a white mum with a tinge of pink and yellow.

your destiny

The unknown author of these reminders sure knows how things start! Yes, everything starts as a thought or an idea before they actually become manifested as words we utter or as part of our actions, habits, or character.

I created this completely in Photoshop.

Purify your thoughts

Mahatma Gandhi is so wise. We indeed must aim for "complete harmony of thought and word and dead." If there is no harmony, then we will always be under stress. We will always be unhappy.

The photo is a flower from a decorative bamboo-like plant.