Showing posts with label flame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flame. Show all posts
January 05, 2014
We need to master our own anger before we can help others do the same. When the flames of anger flare up, we tend to lash out at those who have watered our seeds of anger. It is like finding our house on fire, and instead of putting out the flames, chasing those we think started it. Arguing with others only waters the seeds of anger in us. When anger arises, return to yourself and use the energy of mindfulness to embrace, soothe, and illuminate it. Do not think you will feel better if you can make the other person suffer, too. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh (from "Teachings on Love")
January 14, 2011
The very existence of flame throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." ~ George Carlin
October 20, 2010
I would never be willing to die for a god who wasn't willing enough to die for me, but sends his own son to perish in the flames of despair. ~ Unknown
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