Monday, December 31, 2012

“Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.”

– Dr. Dale E. Turner

      ALWAYS HAVE A DREAM

" Forget about the days
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your hours in the sun.

Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget the victories you've won.

Forget about the mistakes
that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons.

Forget about the misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the times your luck has turned.

Forget about the days
when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen......

Forget about the plans
that didn't seem to work out right,
but don't forget to always have a dream."
--- Author Unknown

 

 

“The future you see is the future you get.”

Robert G Allen

 

“It costs nothing to dream and everything not to”― Rodney White

 

 

 

“Life is only traveled once; today's moment becomes tomorrow's memory. Enjoy every moment, good or bad, because the GIFT of LIFE is LIFE itself. Have a nice day.” ~Author Unknown

 

 

P.S: May you always have a dream…..and may you always choose to dream big.

Today it is a year since the TREASURE TROVE blog came into existence.

It has been an amazing,joyous and incredibly rewarding journey for me. I am extremely grateful that you have allowed me the privilege and pleasure of sharing it with you.

Thank you ever so much.

Namaste,

Bhagya

 

 

Sunday, December 30, 2012

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Leo Tolstoy

Don't ask the world to change — you change first. Then you'll get a good enough look at the world so that you'll be able to change whatever you think ought to be changed. Take the obstruction out of your own eye. If you don't you have lost the right to change anyone or anything. Till you are aware of yourself, you have no right to interfere with anyone else or with the world.

~ Anthony de Mello

It always seems easier to need someone else to change.

~ Alan Cohen

 

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
― Albert Einstein

 

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”
― Andy Warhol

 

P.S:What if this could be the first item on the to-do list?????

What if each one took total responsibility for oneself….and worked consistently on changing oneself????

What if in the process of doing so, one could be a catalyst for greater change???

The world would  automatically change for the better,would it not???????

Thank you for visiting the TREASURE TROVE today.

Namaste,

Bhagya

Saturday, December 29, 2012

“When we stop to look at everything that is right with life, our perception, attitude and outlook shift miraculously ♥”

~Panache Desai


Happiness is our natural state. Happiness is the natural state of little children, to whom the kingdom belongs until they have been polluted and contaminated by the stupidity of society and culture. To acquire happiness you don't have to do anything, because happiness cannot be acquired. Does anybody know why? Because we have it already. How can you acquire what you already have? Then why don't you experience it? Because you've got to drop something. You've got to drop illusions. You don't have to add anything in order to be happy; you've got to drop something. Life is easy, life is delightful. It's only hard on your illusions, your ambitions, your greed, your cravings. Do you know where these things come from? From having identified with all kinds of labels!

"Obstacles to Happiness"

~Anthony de Mello

 

    “The saddest summary of life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.”

~ Author Unknown

  “I am always happy--because I choose to be--I choose the attitude of gratitude.”

~ Miles O'Brien Riley

 

P.S: My happiness is in my hands…your happiness….in your hands.

Each one of us must take total responsibility for one’s happiness.

If happiness is our natural state….then why are so many people so unhappy ?

 It is because they choose to focus on something that is not working in their lives instead of the countless things that are working amazingly well.

Is there a key to happiness????

Yes,indeed there is.It is called choice.

When we choose to be who we naturally are ,we choose to live with greater awareness.We smile more,listen more,accept more,appreciate more,love more and of course,be ever so much more grateful.

Thank you for visiting the TREASURE TROVE today.

 

Namaste,

Bhagya

Friday, December 28, 2012

“Consciousness includes everything and judges nothing.” Gary M Douglas

 

Red Rose : red rose with reflection isolated on whiteIs it possible for the rose to say,

"I will give my fragrance to the good people who smell me, but I will withhold it from the bad?"

Lamp  : Diwali Diya - Oil lamp for dipawali celebration - illustration Stock Photo

Or is it possible for the lamp to say, "I will give my light to the good people in this room, but I will withhold it from the evil people"?

 Large Tree  : green tree and cloudy sky Stock PhotoOr can a tree say, "I'll give my shade to the good people who rest under me, but I will withhold it from the bad"?

These are images of what love is about.

How Happiness Happens

~Anthony de Mello

 

"The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past." ~Andre Maurois

P.SSad smile (Or lengthy fearful meditations re: the future)

 

Happiness : Key and heart on the white background Stock Photo

“A phenomenal life is where everything you touch and everything you do changes and alters and makes everything better for you and everybody you come in contact with.” Gary M Douglas

P.S:In continuation with the above piece of wisdom from Anthony…it is true that nothing in Nature is judgmental.

Sun : Vector Smiling Sun over white.The Sun offers light and warmth to ALL

River : beautiful morning landscape with sunrise over river Stock Photothe rivers allow everyone and everything their water

Way  : Walkway in the garden Stock Photo

 

the trees provide oxygen to ALL….

Judgement,criticism and exclusion are purely human traits.

 

Way  : Stone paved path through the park lawn Stock PhotoWant to know the way to happiness?????

Happiness is the waySmile

 

Happiness : Guidance and key to happiness concept using printed word on burnt paper along with compass and golden key, surrounded by dry leaf

Is there a key to happiness????

Yes,there is.

Rising above judgment of oneself and others affords one the freedom to be who one chooses to be…..happily so…….while allowing everyone/everything the same privilege.

Thank you for visiting the TREASURE TROVE today.

Namaste,

Bhagya

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp  : stylish indian festival diwali diya on dark background Stock Photo

Thursday, December 27, 2012

“If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price."

Author Unknown

CONCEALMENT

The Master once told the story of a priceless antique bowl that fetched a fortune at a public auction.

It had been used by a tramp who ended his days in poverty, quite unaware of the value of the bowl with which he begged for pennies.

When a disciple asked the Master what the bowl stood for, the Master said, "Your self"!

Asked to elaborate, he said, "All your attention is focused on the penny knowledge you collect from books and teachers. You would do better to pay attention to the bowl in which you hold it".

~Anthony de Mello

 

P.S:What would it take for you to treat yourself as a unique/ precious/valuable creation on planet Earth….today….and everyday ??

Original : golden 100  original sealWhen you choose to be aware of your true value……. you give permission to others to see the uniqueness of YOU.

Thank you for visiting the TREASURE TROVE today.

Namaste,

Bhagya

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

“Happiness is an inside job.”~ William Arthur Ward


"Why is everyone here so happy except me?"

"Because they have learned to see goodness and beauty everywhere," said the Master.

"Why don't I see goodness and beauty everywhere?"

"Because you cannot see outside of you what you fail to see inside."

Projection

~ Anthony de Mello

 

One Flower  : Illustration of sunflower with face

 

“A healthy outside starts from the inside.”~Robert Urich

 

 

 

Happiness : road to happiness search and find a happy life joyful living fulfillment, arrow “Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.”~Dale Carnegie

 

Good News : Sheet of paper with Good news text“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!’ ~ Anne Frank


Flowers : Stunning pink azalea branch on black Stock Photo

“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”~Lucius Annaeus Seneca


 

P.S: Like everything else in life, happiness is a choice.

May you always choose to be happy …….no matter what !

Thank you for visiting the TREASURE TROVE today.

Namaste,

Bhagya