"Generosity entails relinquishing some aspects of one’s self-interest, and thus is a giving of one’s self."     ~ Gil Fronsdal “The Joy of Giving”

“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given

“A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses.” ― Proverb

"Rather than looking through the lens of anxiety, open your heart-mind, and cultivate love and peace within yourself, and with the people around you. Applying mindfulness in everyday life will be of great help at this time." ~ Dza Kilung Rinpoche

"To see into the interconnectedness of all living things is to see how all living things are part of a unified field that contains all, and at the same time to see that this entire field is embodied by each being." ~ Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

"Time should not be wasted. Time is the only thing we have." --Cchogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

  Rather than looking through the lens of anxiety, open your heart-mind, and cultivate love and peace within yourself, and in harmony with the people around you. Applying attentive mindfulness in everyday life will be of great help at this time." ~ Dza Kilung Rinpoche

This is the time to be slow, Lie low to the wall Until the bitter weather passes. Try, as best you can, not to let The wire brush of doubt Scrape from your heart All sense of yourself And your hesitant light. If you remain generous, Time will come good;

May God give you. . . For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise, and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song, and an answer for each prayer.  ~An