The majority of those who suffer some degree of anxiety, fear or phobia as well as other symptoms of psychological disturbance will agree that their own thoughts are often in chaos, seeming to have central core to help them cling to something firm in principle. Even although offering a subtle anchorage for our minds, the value of the good thoughts of great minds is invaluable and provides us with a mental tonic. For example,
Albert Einstein
I believe in God – who reveals Himself in the orderly harmony of the Universe. I believe that Intelligence is manifested throughout all nature. The basis of all scientific work is the conviction that the world is an ordered and comprehensible Entity, and not a thing of chance.
Aldous Huxley
Every man who can read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the way in which he exists, to make his life full, significant, and interesting.
Ted Noffs Creed of the Wayside Chapel
I believe that the universe is sustained by laws of harmony
I see these laws working in the furthest star and the tiniest cell, here on earth.
I believe that it is my task to attune myself to that wider harmony
That governs all of life within the universe:
I then become a creator of harmony myself,
With my own life, within the wider community that surrounds me,
And eventually among the nations of the world……
Frank Smythe – Mountaineer
There are two aspects of Nature that, above all others, have inspired men to poetic and literary heights, and been a source of inspiration to countless millions – the hills and the sea. They share the same mysteries, they speak the same language, they are untamed and uncontrolled by men. In this last, lies a subtle and never -failing charm.
Manly Palmer Hall
The purpose of life is the accomplishment of the greatest good.
Goethe
We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.
Meher Baba
Meet life without expectation, entanglement or shirking; everything can show the way to your goal, but remember that real beauty is beneath the surface.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Friendship renders prosperity more brilliant, while it lightens adversity by sharing it and making its
burden common.
Remember that tomorrow’s success is founded on today’s preparation and if you are inclined to under-estimate your possibilities – keep constantly in mind that life doesn’t consist in holding good cards but in playing a poor hand well. Anon.
Sally Janssen’s wonderful book “Mental Fitness: A Simple Self-Help Guide”, offers simple and timely solutions. Read more….
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February 4th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Very good article. I really enjoyed it. All the best, Tristen