When we are sick we tend to be self-absorbed. Be aware of this and expand your focus to others, especially those who are sick.

Always think of others. When you are happy, think of others. When you are down, think of others.

The Buddha taught that a thought becomes a word that ripens into an action that develops into a habit That habit hardens into character

So be very observant and careful of your thought and its consequences.

Resilience is the name of the game. Combine resilience with genuine compassion, i.e. concern for the wellbeing of others.

When times get rough persevere & think about others When times are good remember others This is the foundation for a meaningful & happy life

Healthy self-confidence allows us to believe in ourselves while at the same time believe in others.

Self-care & self-compassion are very important to keep ourselves healthy Only then do we have the strength & courage to reach out to others

When we run around in our normal daily lives, much goes under the radar. It is very helpful to spend some time quietly away from the hustle and bustle.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Celebrate!

Practicing dharma means to work with everything that happens to you, outer circumstances and inner thoughts, emotions, and feelings -- always with an eye on positive transformation.

For 2018 let’s make a new year’s resolution to work hard at positive behavior, words, and thoughts.

Difficult circumstances provide a rich opportunity to work on our stuff in order to become happier, more loving, and wiser.

Maintaining calmness and peace inside is important. It helps us weather the storms. Who doesn’t have storms? This gives us more perspective as we cultivate less reactivity.

Study, listen, read, reflect, and practice. Practice daily meditation. Think about others’ welfare as much as you can. Be happy!

Recognizing the other person’s unhappiness, we can understand the situation better. With practice we not only cultivate patience, but also compassion.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Tibetan New Year! And Happy Chinese New Year!

Humility is an important ingredient to a healthy and happy life. Humility at core recognizes that there are 7 nearly 8 billion people and countless animals who also feel they are number one.

When you are happy think about others. When you are sad think about others. This makes our life meaningful.

It seems counter-intuitive, but the more we care for others the better we care for our self.