If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence.
Interpretation
Caring for others contributes to our own peace and confidence.
This quote by the Dalai Lama emphasizes that prioritizing the well-being of others can lead to personal benefits such as inner peace and self-confidence. When we shift our focus away from ourselves and actively care for others, we often find that we cultivate a sense of strength and tranquility within ourselves, suggesting a profound connection between altruism and personal fulfillment.
In practice
In a motivational speech about community service.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance.
Life is tough pilgrim, it is even tougher if you're stupid
Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars.
Get to the end of yourself where you can do nothing, but where He does everything.
Common sense suits itself to the ways of the world. Wisdom tries to confirm to the ways of heaven.
There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline...you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.
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