peace & joy

"When you think

everything is someone else's fault 

you will suffer.

When you realize 

that everything springs only from yourself,

you will learn both peace and joy."

~ His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Wow.

Absolutely true.

Not something to believe,

but to live!

Everything is our own creation.

Everything.

I created this situation.

We change it from within.

Take full responsibility

and really see

from the space of the unmoving.

It's the only sane way,

and the only way that truly works.

Meaning,

it actually changes things

and doesn't create suffering or separation or enemies.

Completely the opposite,

it unites and softens the heart

and creates compassion 

and wisdom.

photos:  top ~ "Take It Easy" /// bottom ~ "Generous Gardener"