Quotes about thin
thinking focus welfare
If you shift your focus from oneself to others, and think more about others' well-being and welfare, it has an immediate liberating effect. Dalai Lama
thinking drug sensual
When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the drug addict feels when indulging his or her habit. Temporary relief is soon followed by a craving for more. And in just the same way that taking drugs in the end only causes trouble, so, too, does much of what we undertake to fulfill our immediate sensory desires. Dalai Lama
thinking long vision
I feel they should be discussed informally, truthfully, honestly, and in some cases, I think, without forgetting ... long-term vision. They should be practical. Dalai Lama
thinking mind unhappy
In our daily life a certain way of thinking makes us happy, and a certain way of thinking makes us unhappy. In other words, there are certain states of mind which bring us problems, and they can be removed... Dalai Lama
thinking meditation training
All human beings have an innate desire to overcome suffering, to find happiness. Training the mind to think differently, through meditation, is one important way to avoid suffering and be happy. Dalai Lama
thinking views luck
It is our custom to say that someone is 'lucky' or 'unlucky' if they meet with fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, respectively. It is, however, too simplistic to think in terms of random 'luck.' Even from a scientific point of view, this is not a sufficient explanation. Dalai Lama
thinking people important
When we are young and again when we are old, we depend heavily on the affection of others. Between these stages we usually feel that we can do everything without help from others and that other people's affection is simply not important. But at this stage I think it is very important to keep deep human affection. Dalai Lama
thinking causes emotion
Destructive thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. If you think clearly about it, it makes no sense to think you’re seeking happiness, if you do nothing to restrain angry, spiteful, and malicious thoughts and emotions. Dalai Lama
thinking effort needs
Through constant familiarity, we can definitely establish new behavior patterns, using our tendency to form habits to our advantage. If we make a steady effort, I think we can overcome any form of negative conditioning and make positive changes in our lives. But we need to remember that genuine change doesn't happen overnight. Dalai Lama
thinking differences together
Because of the great differences in our ways of thinking, it is inevitable that we have different religions and faiths. Each has its own beauty. And it is much better that we live together on the basis of mutual respect and mutual admiration. Dalai Lama
thinking concern-for-others people
If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think only of ourselves and forget about others, ultimately we will lose. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Dalai Lama
thinking inevitable difficulty
If you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less. Dalai Lama
thinking people independence
I think many people knows what I am thinking. The whole world knows I am not seeking independence, therefore is many Tibetan disappointed, and also some of our supporters - many Indians, many Europeans, many Americans are also disappointed because I am not seeking independence. Dalai Lama
thinking joy suffering
Do not think only of your own joy, but vow to save all beings from suffering. This is sharing in its highest form and purity beyond all poisons of this world. Dalai Lama
thinking discovery relaxation
For discovering one's true inner nature, I think one should try to take out some time, with quiet and relaxation, to think more inwardly and to investigate the inner world. That may help. Dalai Lama
thinking numbers people
Number of people have said to me, after hearing your thinking, their mind becomes much more happier. Dalai Lama
thinking roots useless
The deep root of failure in our lives is to think, 'Oh how useless and powerless I am.' It is essential to think strongly and forcefully, 'I can do it,' without boasting or fretting. Dalai Lama
thinking race appreciate
Today we face many problems. Some are created essentially by ourselves based on divisions due to ideology, religion, race, economic status, or other factors. Therefore, the time has come for us to think on a deeper level, on the human level, and from that level we should appreciate and respect the sameness of others as human beings. Dalai Lama
thinking mind trying
Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too have anger in me. However, I try to recall that anger is a destructive emotion. I remind myself that scientists now say that anger is bad for our health; it eats into our immune system. So, anger destroys our peace of mind and our physical health. We shouldn’t welcome it or think of it as natural or as a friend. Dalai Lama
thinking our-world term
Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of 'them' and 'us' and think of our world much more in terms of a great 'US', a greater human family. Dalai Lama
thinking self goal
A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we maintain obsolete values and beliefs, a fragmented consciousness and self-centered spirit, we will continue to hold onto outdated goals and behaviors. Dalai Lama
thinking compassion technology
I think technology really increased human ability, but technology cannot produce compassion. Dalai Lama
thinking mind important
The most important thing is transforming our minds, for a new way of thinking, a new outlook: we should strive to develop a new inner world. Dalai Lama
thinking way ethics
I am increasingly convinced that the time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics beyond religion altogether. Dalai Lama
thinking small-problems self
The more you think about your own self, the more self-centred you are, the more trouble even small problems can create in your mind. The stronger your sense of 'I', the narrower the scope of your thinking becomes; then even small obstacles become unbearable. On the other hand, if you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life's inevitable difficulties disturb you less. Dalai Lama
thinking people needs
Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’. Dalai Lama
thinking atmosphere levels
We can't blame the entire Muslim society because of the mischievous acts of a few individuals. Therefore, at the general public level we must cultivate the notion of not just one religion, one truth, but pluralism and many truths. We can change the atmosphere, and we can modify certain ways of thinking. Dalai Lama
thinking compassion suffering
The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel. Dalai Lama
thinking guitar play
I'd think learning to play the guitar would be very confusing for sighted people Doc Watson
thinking play style
Personally, I think young musicians need to learn to play more than one style. Jazz can only enhance the classical side, and classical can only enhance the jazz. I started out playing classical, because you have to have that as a foundation. Doc Severinsen
thinking giving long
I think the violence is important. It all depends on the genre. Rambo was ultra-violent, and I think it worked. You have to give Stallone credit. You have to respect him for taking that shot, and taking the violence all the way. He was the first one to do that in a long time. It fricking worked. Dolph Lundgren
thinking fame bodyguard
Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think. Dolph Lundgren
thinking film
Film is about what you are thinking. It's about what's inside. Dolph Lundgren