Quotes by Allan Lokos, Pocket Peace: Effective Practices for Enlightened Living

“Thoughts, words, emotions & deeds not coming from love are likely coming from fear.”

“Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love & compassion.”

“The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness & inner peace.”

“Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts.”

“To advance spiritually requires a method of practice & determination to carry it out.”

“A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.”

“Do not speak about anyone who is not physically present.”

“Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.”

“Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.”

“One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.”

“When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.”

“The practice of lovingkindness can uplift us & relieve sorrow & unhappiness.”

“The venerable teachers, philosophers & spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development of an open, loving heart.”

“Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise & foolish alike have things to teach us.”

“We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom & equanimity.”

“The erruption of feelings & emotions that follows a near-death exerience, or any event that causes us to stop & look deeply at the reality of our lives, is ripe with the potential for insight & cla...”

“We yearn for there to be meaning to our lives, balanced with a sense of inner peace & joy.”

“Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.”

“We need never be bound by the limitations of our previous or current thinking, nor are we ever locked into being the person we used to be, or think we are.”

“Loving others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism that rewards one's self.”