inner peace

quan tuo sent this to me towards the end of last year & it is my most favourite among the quotes of the day sent around by the kung fu folks -

Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in judging self.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.

Of course, we should all be so lucky to have a "loss of interest" in things that make us crazy, worry or judge. This is definitely a reminder to live in the moment. dogs are lucky, they always live in the moment.

thanks to stavros for this photo of machiavelli on grand street.
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