Does anyone else appreciate...

Things like little fortunes...or like horoscopes...or something?
I try to read a page out of the "Tao Te Ching". This is the book that the guy from "A Million Little Pieces" read. That's where I heard of it. I feel like I appreciate it so much more being a recovering addict. I apply the page I read to my everyday life and it just fits. It's the type of thing you can shape to your life no matter what you are going through. Maybe some of you should check it out. I have the little pocket edition.

[mcray]

No one likes these little Buddhist messages? They are just great.

[sortamental]

I haven't read Tao Te Ching; but I am very into astrology and things of that nature.

[candy74]

Mcray, thanks for the recommendation...I'll check it out. I think we all could use a little inspiration & I love Buddhist messages=)
Looking forward to appreciating all those little things again!

[lucyred68]

I prefer the Bible. it has everything i need to live my life by, and it is the best roadmap since it was written by our Creator.

Lucy

[mcray]

Whether the Bible is your thing, or just random fortunes out of fortune cookies...or anything in between. I feel like words that you can twist and make fit to your life are always encouraging. I have the Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell. I think it is only translated by him, though. I use this as some people use little calendar messages. They are just nice things to read and put a smile on your face. Things to remember throughout your day. Here is one:
Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.

If you realize that you have enough,
you are truly rich.
If you stay in the center
and embrace death with your whole heart,
you will endure forever.

I like it. If it's not your thing, find something similar to it. There are many one a day message books you can pick up.

[candy74]

I like that...and I agree--to each his own. Whether its the Bible or Tao Te Ching. We all can draw encouragement & inspiration from different sources. I think it's whatever works for the individual.

[wait2long]

i like them...
i read some buddhist quotes every now and then...i prefer it over the bible anyday to be honest, buddhism is just so peaceful, and when i find one quote i really like, its like being INSTANTLY calmed by true wisdom...i wish i knew more about buddhism...i wish i knew where to start...
where are you getting these quotes from?  a book?  where do i get it?