The promises of this world are, for the most part, vain phantoms; and to confide in one’s self, and become something of worth and value is the best and safest course.
Michelangelo
That was enough for Michelangelo who had exceptional talent.
For most of us, we judge ourselves more harshly.
You are so much more than your thoughts, your past mistakes, your age or appearance or some character trait.
You are completely unique and really, that is enough in this world.
Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul.
Henry Van Dyke
Charlotte Joko Beck said, “To enjoy the world without judgement is what a realized life is like.”
Our media is constantly judging everything around us and in so doing, influences our own judgements in how facts are presented.
Can you imagine a day without judging any one person or any one thing?
Pure acceptance on all levels? A healthy, open mind.
I will leave the final word this week for Sunday Sayings to a Zen proverb:
“You are already complete.
You just don’t know it.”
Something worth pondering about
Something to Ponder About 