Balancing Expectations: By understanding the power of Balance, by knowing we can meet our losses with [God's grace] we can more gracefully come to terms p. 12
Celebration of what cannot be tamed." p. 27
Do you want to be part of something far greater than your own existence?" p. 30
"Each of us can learn how to stop overworking, and the sooner we do, the happier we'll be" p.47
"...Fascinated with the sheer beauty, color, texture, and scent of Flowers." p. 56
"Gradually, you will feel more and more moments of pure joy. This will sustain you through the hard times." p. 11
"He finds both wrong by being in extremes. He labors to plant his feet, to be the beam of balance." ~ Emerson
"It is not possible to have any peace or freedom when we feel we must control everything and everybody..." p. 26 [Instead...] "Imagine the center of your heart being the most loving place in the world. Now visualize holding the key to universal love and unlocking that boundless joy within. The power to open that door and make the connection to all the love out there waiting to be shared..." p. 221 [I know now that "key" is Jesus, thank you, God]
Jean Houston, "At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities" p.14
Knowing When to Stop p. 46
Letting go of perfection... Living each day with a sense of pleasure, is an art. p. 9
More and more awareness of all that is possible moves life into great balance
"No one in our life is redundant."p. 214
"Often, all I can do is be present, accept the truth, and learn how to grow in love and faith." p. 30
Paradoxically, when we become aware that we need to strive for balance rather than perfection, our possibilities for joy and peace become infinte." p. 10
Quotes throughout this book are edged in purple and written in blue - lovely
Reading this book again after 26 years is:
Surreal and I suddenly realize how differently the last sentence "sits" with me:
"Together we are on our way. Doing, becoming, and growing."
Understanding the power of balance, knowing that we can meet our loses with [God], we can more gracefully come to terms with death and life, chaos and order, stillness and activity, pain and pleasure.
Value Yourself Enough to Play (70) Vitality! The pursuit of life..." ~ Katharine Hepburn qtd. p.125
When we care enough to go through the pain together, our consciousness is raised to a higher place, where empathy, grace, and true compassion bind us more closely together. " p. 197
"AleXandra, I'm going to a party and you are not invited." p. 139 "
Yesterday, a shaft of light cut into the darkness." John F. Kennedy qtd p. 129. context ?
Zen time where you allow yourself to be [fully] present p.49
