A Precious Human Life (quote, philosophy)

[Kerby W-R]

“Every day, think as you wake up,
Today I am fortunate to have woken up,
I am alive; I have a precious human life.
I am not going to waste it,
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself.
To expand my heart out to others,
To achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings,
I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,
I am not going to get angry, or think badly about others,
I am going to benefit others as much as i can.”
His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[Aganusn]

Tell that to the religious right. ^^b

[purehuman]

Kerby W-R...I'm just glad to be alive each morning...life itself, (without any thought from me) expands my heart, enlightens me,and of course continually developes me.....all to the benefit of others. ...I NEVER waste my time being angry or thinking badly about others...it's so much more satisfying to think kindly of others....Thinking of my friends always makes me smile.....and Aganusn....you don't have to be religious to be happy, and content.

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by purehuman

and Aganusn....you don't have to be religious to be happy, and content.

I am thinking that was his point.

[Stavemaster]

"Be grateful for today, for you have learned much. And if you have not learned much, at least you have learned a little. And if you haven't learned anything, at least you're healthy. And if you aren't healthy, at least you woke up alive."

[catman]

It isn't easy to wake up dead, is it?

[Miss Blue]

Thank you Kerby..Wise words from the Dalai Lama for all people regardless of their worldview.

[Stavemaster]

Originally Posted by catman

It isn't easy to wake up dead, is it?

Not according to the recent spate of zombie movies, tv shows, and what have you.

[Theophane]

Originally Posted by purehuman
and Aganusn....you don't have to be religious to be happy, and content.

Religion won't make the difference if you are not happy/content to begin with.

[purehuman]

Very true...Theophane!