The other day, my yoga instructor said something that really resonated with me:
Peace begins with you. When you have peace in your heart, you will bring that peace to the world.
Indeed, creating a more peaceful and loving world begins with you. Karma holds that the energy you put out to the world will return back to you in like form. If you have hate in your heart, it is hate that you will share with the world, and it is hate that will be reflected back at you. If you have love, kindness, peace and compassion in your heart, your light will shine on the entire world like a great sun, illuminating your world and the world of those around you.
We are human beings. It is unlikely that all of us will always be in a state of peace. Many of us get caught up in the small but seemingly significant ebbs and flows of our lives; we make judgments, we argue, we say and do things that hurt others. But, we can all make small changes.
We can all make the decision to respond to more situations with peace and with love. Maybe not all situations – just more.
Today, when the waiter ignores you, or the person on the bus talks too loudly on their cell phone, or your partner or friend or family member nags you about something insignificant, let your inner light shine. Peace begins with you.
July 29, 2008 at 8:03 am
Hey Davey Wavey,
I totally agree with you 100% with what you said up there. Everyone in this world just needs to calm down and peace would come naturally.
(YAY first to comment
haha)
Take Care everyone
July 29, 2008 at 8:39 am
I totally agree. I always try my best to spread/”shine” peace, what ever is happening.
July 29, 2008 at 8:41 am
Hi Dave,
Love the photos. It looks as though Chipotle has learned a few yoga moves herself.
I think having you in her life is definitly making her happy. Certainly relaxed.
Have a great day.
Craig.
July 29, 2008 at 3:52 pm
yes, she definitely enjoys her personal davey wavey!
Who wouldn’t?
July 29, 2008 at 8:54 am
Yes it does start with you. I think a lot of times we forget that we control our loves. It is so easy for us to blame others instead of taking charge of our role in our lives.
It is time for us to realize we need to start the change and take action.
July 29, 2008 at 10:01 am
*Taking a deep breath, searching for the inner peace within…*
July 29, 2008 at 10:10 am
You are so right and so easy for us to forget. I love the pictures and yes…Chipotle looks like a happy dog!
July 29, 2008 at 10:56 am
Think of all of the energy it takes to rant and rave, and get angry, and stay angry…that energy could be channeled into so many more gentle and positive emotions and actions!
Think of how we could lower our collective blood pressures by replacing just one angry outburst a day with a deep breath and a few moments gazing at a flower!
July 29, 2008 at 10:59 am
It looks like Chipotle is practicing the Dreaming Lotus position. I was going to ask who is in the window in the Chipotle picture then I noticed it is the reflection of Davey in his bathroom mirror and the window is behind him.
July 29, 2008 at 11:07 am
aww chipotle!!
July 29, 2008 at 11:09 am
ditto
July 29, 2008 at 11:25 am
I needed this post today. There are several things I really need to chill out on, and just let my inner peace shine and wash away that nonsense and help to make it better by sharing my own peace.
Much love Davey Wavey – Namaste.
Ciao – J
July 29, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Not too many people have noticed Davey in the background of the picture of Chipotle !
And love, peace and charity totally start at home!
x
July 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Dave, could you write a post or something about procrastination? I have a lot of trouble with that.
You talk about doing things you love, and I don’t love homework. I know I have to do it in order to do other things I love, but it’s just hard. How do you stay motivated to do your work? I’m finishing online school from home right now so it’s kinda the same as your job in a way – there’s no one to watch you or guide you except yourself. What are your thoughts?
July 29, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Yeah – a post on motivation, inspiration and minimizing procrastination and distraction would be awesome!
July 29, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I was feeling in a really s**t mood today. I dont know why to be honest, just was. I stopped in the middle of town and sent a text message off to everyone in my contacts list that read “Hey, just to say I hope you’re having a really wonderful day
”.
By the second message reading (or similar to) “Aaw thanks, I’m okay hun – how’re you?” I felt miles better.
In the modern world (especially being a grown up) I find that the hugs, cuddles and opportunities to cheer each other up are fewer than when we were growing up – so it was like an information world hug.
So to all the blogbuddies out there:
“I hope you’re having a really wonderful day, if you are, and especially if you’re not, then *hugs*
x JbX”
July 29, 2008 at 5:46 pm
hahaha, thanks = )
I’ve done that at least twice this year….when things we’re overwhelming and no one close was nearby.
You get the same message returned in most cases, and that in itself eases inexplicably eases things. But there are the close few who call and completely turn around your day and by that small miracle keep you lifted all week = )
July 29, 2008 at 8:11 pm
It’s nice to send out some love when you’re in need of some I guess – ‘even if I’m having a a shitty moment I may just be able to improve someone’s day or even hour, and that makes it worth it’.
And as you say – someone responding with a personal touch can lift you up all week!
If we’re all there for each other, in the fantastic times, the average times and the bad times what’ve we to be down about?
I read this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7518853.stm
this morning, and it really interested me.
JbX
July 29, 2008 at 4:13 pm
where is Chipotle head?! =)
July 29, 2008 at 4:16 pm
July 29, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Take time to just feel who you are. Listen to yourself and you will find the answers. Trust your instinct.
July 29, 2008 at 5:38 pm
any dairy queens here find his tits a bit soft?
July 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Hey love the picture of Chipotle. lol she is funny. any way i agree with u. For so long i had hate and anger in my heart coz of my dad. My father would hurt my mum, my older sister and older brother who are only my half brothjer and sister. diff dads same mum. He would blame things on my mum and brother and sister. only in the last 2 months since i straed reading ur blog. I had so much hate in my heart because of my dad and how he treated the family. i had a hard time in high school making friends and getting the teachers to see who i really am, not for the ppl that i hung with. i have let go of that anger coz i have learnt that it is only hurting me aand the ppl roung me. Thank you so much Dave. u have changed my out look on life, love u PEACCE OUT……
July 29, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I like that you included the waiter in your post. So many of my friends go ape over bad restaurant service. I found that it was rare I had bad service. Then one day I realized that when I sit down I am expecting good service before the waiter arrives. That must exude and when others feel that, for the most part I think they provide good service back.
July 29, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Dave-
I am falling in love with your daily words of wisdom. I am totally in tune with your mind. Your post are nice and everyday when I have that spare moment when my mood could change I run across your blog, and reminds me that whatever I was letting bothering me is not worth the negative energy. I try to live the best I can cause I only have today!
Brandon-
July 30, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I totally agree. Let’s make this world better by spreading love. Love is what we need people.
Another wise post. Love the pics.
Kisses.
August 1, 2008 at 11:23 am
Hey I agree i learned this in a book i suggest you read, it seems like your style. It is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Good stuff!
August 2, 2008 at 5:23 am
Amen! And peace to you and all my fellow blog buddies.
August 4, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Why do I agree with you most of the time ?