Saturday, July 28, 2012

morality

"Mind Control/Conditioning: doing something right because of a future promised reward.
Morality: doing something right because it is the right thing to do."

Today, I choose to practice morality.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Friday, July 27, 2012

Unneeded baggage

"The added weight of unneeded baggage is of little good. Unpack your heart and mind before the start of your daily journey." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to let go.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

truth outside the mask

"With loving kindness for all, be true to yourself. How do you expect others to love, accept and believe you, if you can't love, accept and believe yourself? Inner Peace cannot be visualized behind the deception of a mask." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to love, accept and believe myself while practicing loving kindness towards all people.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston



true peace

"External Peace comes with a condition, once gained it can be easily lost. True Peace comes from within, once gained it becomes eternal." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to seek true Peace.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Sunday, July 22, 2012

2nd chance love

"A love regained after being lost can be much sweeter when visualized through the eyes of impermanence." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to appreciate the time I have with my love.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

1st love

"How can we expect others to value and accept our love when we don't first love ourselves? Love and accept who you are, then share that gift with the world." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to accept and love myself.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

natural love

"Love flows from the heart not the mind." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to follow the natural path of my heart.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Saturday, July 21, 2012

love vs hate

"Spreading hate and passing judgement are the tools of a troubled soul. Peace is found through unconditional love." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose a greater love. I love based on acceptance.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

desires vs. needs

"The pathway to peace and freedom is clear when we simplify our desires and focus only on our needs:

May I have just enough food for nourishment.
May I have just enough shelter for protection.
May I have just enough clothing for warmth.
May I have just enough love to share with the world." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to simplify my desires and focus on my needs.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston


Monday, July 16, 2012

peaceful perspective

"The optimist sees the glass half full. The pessimist sees the glass half empty. The peaceful man has the ability to see, understand and accept the reality of the glass." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to focus my views towards peace.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Sunday, July 15, 2012

pathway of life

"Life is a pathway of many present moments. When we focus on the present moment, our path is clear and intentional." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to focus on the present moment. Taking the time to look deeply within those I love.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Saturday, July 14, 2012

my actions


“My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

Today, I choose to let my thoughts and words direct my actions towards love.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Monday, July 9, 2012

peace as a partner

"Peace is not dependent on our location, it is available on the mountain top as well as in the valley. If we seek peace from within our heart and mind it becomes a welcomed travel partner." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose peace.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Saturday, July 7, 2012

impermanence

"The truth of impermanence forces the believer to be mindful in the present moment, realizing the finality of each passing second." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose focus on the positive.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Friday, July 6, 2012

the path to peace and happiness

"The narrow path to peace and happiness is simple, yet it can be as difficult to walk as a razor's edge.

1. Be mindful in this present moment.
2. Seek truth.
3. Practice quiet compassionate listening.
4. Use only loving kindness in your speech." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose the path towards peace and happiness.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Thursday, July 5, 2012

love and acceptance

"A condition of inner peace is pure love. A love that is shared between others must first be realize within ourselves. Until we learn to love and accept ourselves, inner peace will be a distant dream." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to travel a path towards inner peace by loving and accepting myself.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Unconditional Love

"The successful practice of unconditional love must consist of two parts: giving and receiving. Peace is available when we open our minds to this practice." - Preston Morgan

Every time I turn away from my foolish pride and open my heart and mind to Wezie's unconditional love, I am overcome by a tsunami of Peace.

Today, I choose Peace and Love over Pride.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

pride

Today I have two quotes that speak to me about my selfish pride. I realize, through the love of Wezie, that I must overcome my pride to gain the peace that awaits.


“In the end, just three things matter:
How well we have lived
How well we have loved
How well we have learned to let go”
― Jack Kornfield

“Even Socrates, who lived a very frugal and simple life, loved to go to the market. When his students asked about this, he replied, "I love to go and see all the things I am happy without.”
― Jack Kornfield

Today, I choose peace and contentment over pride.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston

Monday, July 2, 2012

life in this moment

"By focusing our thoughts on what could have been if... or what might be if... robs our ability to live in this present moment. A moment that will be lost forever. Choose your thoughts well, for yesterday and tomorrow were created by a present moment." - Preston Morgan

Today, I choose to focus on this present moment.

Blessings of Peace and Love,
Preston