Lisa Trunzo

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

We have two kinds of emotion, those that are destructive, like anger and jealousy, which destroy our peace of mind and damage our health. But we also have other constructive emotions, like compassion, that bring us inner strength.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Sixty years ago today, the Greensboro Four stood up to injustice by sitting down at a lunch counter. Our journey is full of such stories; of acts of patriotic protest that challenge this country we love to live up to our highest ideals, however long it takes. #BlackHistoryMonth

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

After listening to the President’s lawyers opening arguments, I have three observations:

They don’t contest the facts of Trump’s scheme.

They’re trying to deflect, distract from, and distort the truth.

And they are continuing to cover it up by blocking documents and witnesses.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Compassion enhances our self-confidence because a calm mind allows our marvellous human intelligence to bloom. When we’re angry, our thinking is distorted and we don’t see the different aspects of reality. A calm mind enables us to take a broader, more realistic view.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

A source of trouble is that our minds are unruly. We need to effect an inner transformation, to understand that love and affection are a real source of joy. It’s important to be warm-hearted rather than selfish. We’ll be less sick, live longer and have more friends here and now.

[Lisa Trunzo @lisa_trunzo]

I’m sure trying....

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Optimism does not mean being blind to the actual reality of a situation. It means maintaining a positive spirit to continue to seek a solution to any given problem. And it means recognizing that any given situation has many different aspects—positive as well as problematic.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvellous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness it can be really creative and helpful. This is the context in which having moral principles is of such great value.

[Lisa Trunzo @lisa_trunzo]

Good thing he was arrested before he caused more “thoughts and prayers”

[Jenifer Fouch @jeniferfouch]

A 20-year-old white male was arrested at the Walmart Neighborhood Market today ... Police say he was armed.. his motive or plans still unknown at this time. But police say he was not looking to cause "peace or comfort" to anyone. #SGFMo @kolr10kozl #OzarksFox

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

One of the lessons we need to learn is how to cultivate those positive emotions that counter destructive emotions like anger and fear. Compassion, for example, brings self-confidence and the ability to act transparently. It strengthens trust which is the ground for friendship.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Compassion is concern for others—sincere concern for others’ well-being founded on awareness of our own experience. Since it makes us happy when others show us affection and offer us help, if we show others affection and readiness to help they too will feel joy.

[⭐ Marc McLovin @Marc_McLovin]

WTF lol

[Lisa Trunzo @lisa_trunzo]

I still need practice

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Let’s reflect on what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. We need to be positive. We weren't born to cause trouble or to do harm to others. For life to be of value, we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion.

[Lisa Trunzo @lisa_trunzo]

What compassion looks like

[Madhu Purnima Kishwar @madhukishwar]

Forest officer offering water to a thirsty cobra. 🐍Have you seen anything like this before.?

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Compassion and concern for others are the key to human survival. People with no interest in religion sometimes disregard qualities like patience and compassion, which they associate with religious practice. In fact, they are relevant to anyone who wishes to live a happy life.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

I am a bit skeptical about what we call blessings. I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence, which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore, the real source of blessings is in our own mind.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

We won’t bring about peace in the world merely by praying for it; we have to take steps to tackle the violence and corruption that disrupt peace. We can’t expect change if we don’t take action.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

It’s good to remember that other human beings are like us. We are born the same way; we die the same way. While we’re alive it’s better to be able to trust each other as friends. We earn other people’s trust when we show a genuine concern for their well-being.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Human beings are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection—anger drives us apart. Just as we employ physical hygiene to protect our health, we need emotional hygiene, the means to tackle our destructive emotions, if we are to achieve peace of mind.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

We all want to live a happy life, so we have to learn to live together in trust and mutual respect. We do have differences of race, nationality, religious faith and so on, but these differences are secondary in comparison to our equality in being human.