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    “Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” ~ Rachel Naomi Remen

      “Every piece of the universe, even the tiniest little snow crystal, matters somehow. I have a place in the pattern, and so do you.” ~ T.A. Barron

        “The problem, often not discovered until late in life, is that when you look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are sitting behind a tree or under a rock. The most successful people in life recognize, that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation. For me, I am driven by two main philosophies, know more today about the world than I knew yesterday. And lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson

          “Sad is the day for any man when he becomes absolutely satisfied with the life he is living, the thoughts that he is thinking and the deeds that he is doing; when there ceases to be forever beating at the doors of his soul a desire to do something larger which he seeks and knows he was meant and intended to do.” ~ Philips Brooks

            “The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking, don’t settle.” ~ Steve Jobs

              “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” ~ Buddha

                “Who are we, if not measured by our impact on others? That’s who we are! We’re not who we say we are, we’re not who we want to be – we are the sum of the influence and impact that we have, in our lives, on others.” ~ Carl Sagan

                  “I believe success is: Knowing your purpose in life, Growing to your maximum potential, and Sowing seeds that benefit others.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

                    “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard

                    Assumptions to Live By

                      1. For the body—assume you’ve had a heart attack; now live accordingly

                      2. For the mind—assume the half-life of your profession is two years; now prepare accordingly

                      3. For the heart—assume everything you say about another, they can overhear; now speak accordingly

                      4. For the spirit—assume you have a one-on-one visit with your Creator every quarter; now live accordingly

                      ~ Stephen Covey

                        “Retire from your job but never from meaningful projects. If you want to live a long life, you need eustress, that is, a deep sense of meaning and of contribution to worthy projects and causes, particularly, your intergenerational family.” ~ Stephen Covey, The 8th Habit

                        The Book of Understanding [Book]

                          The Book of Understanding By Osho

                          By: Osho

                          From this Book: 24 Quotes

                          Book Overview:  The path to freedom is filled with questions and uncertainty. Is it possible to truly know who we are? Do our lives have a purpose, or are we just accidental? What are we meant to contribute? What are we meant to become, to create, and to share?  In The Book of Understanding, Osho, one of the most provocative thinkers of our time, challenges us to understand our world and ourselves in a new and radical way. In this groundbreaking work, Osho identifies, loosens, and ultimately helps to untie the knots of fear and misunderstanding that restrict us—leaving us free to discover and create our own individual path to freedom.

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                          Great on Kindle. Great Experience. Great Value. The Kindle edition of this book comes highly recommended on Amazon.

                          Post(s) Inspired by this Book:

                          1. 23 Profound Osho Quotes from The Book of Understanding
                          2. Osho Quote on Meaning and How It Arises (Beyond the Quote 85/365)
                          3. Buddha: On Getting Insulted [Excerpt]
                          4. Abraham Lincoln: On Being the Son of a Shoemaker [Excerpt]
                          5. How To Find The Lion Within — An Ancient Parable About a Lion and a Sheep [Excerpt]

                            “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.  This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

                              “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

                                “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

                                  “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” ~ Joseph Campbell

                                    “The key to a good life is this: If you’re not going to talk about something during the last hour of your life, then don’t make it a top priority during your lifetime.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

                                      “It’s not what you do, it’s how you feel while doing it.” ~ Ralph Smart, infinitewaters.net