Tonight while organizing my calendar I ran across this quote from the Buddha.
Easy to do are things
that are bad and harmful to oneself.
But exceedingly difficult to do
are things that are good and beneficial.
His words are perfect for me as I contemplate the coming week.
I need to insure that my activities, my interactions, my reading, my diet, and my leisure support the kind of person I want to be.
I want to live a useful life. I want to live in the present.
I hope that in some small measure my life can be a blessing to myself and to others especially my family.
I want the sweet sensation of living purposefully but lightly.
To all of you on this incredible journey…I wish you a great week!
Lori Greer in Portland 
Such a true words Lori 🙂 I certainly need to remember these words. I wish you a beautiful week. x
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Thank you Lori. Inspiring words by the wise Buddha – may we all live like that.
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Thanks for sharing this brilliant quote which is also very apt for my life this week too. I wish you success in your journey and a ‘light spirit’! x
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I have come that you may have life and live it abundantly. John 10:10 Jesus Christ….. echoed by Gandi…Live this day as if it may be your last and live it well.
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Wonderful comment Faye! Thank you.
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A perfect post holiday meditation to get me started in the right direction.
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You too, Lori
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Definitely, excellent words to inspire good actions.
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Why do the good things always have to be so hard!! Great quote…thanks for sharing! Tina
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That Buddha guy… he knew what he was talking about!
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Thanks for sharing this! I know it will help to push me on to do more positive things. 🙂
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I love what you said… live purposefully, but lightly. So true!
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Reblogged this on Still Another Writer's Blog.
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Wise words! Hope you have a great week as well!
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Great quote…needs to be on my mirror so I repeat it every morning….kat
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Yes, I agree. The good and beneficial actions are hard to remember or to choose but so much better in the long run. I hope to eliminate bad habits so that I am on auto pilot. Thank your for reading and commenting.
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Beautiful sentiments. It’s nice to be reminded. The important things sometimes get lost in the busyness of our days.
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I love the Buddha. I don’t think there’s anyone I’d rather have lunch with than the Dali Lama.
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