True Treasures

"Simplicity, Patience, Compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world." ~Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching~

Good morning dear ones. As I have gotten older, I have come to see the importance of the three treasures mentioned in today's quote.

Simple things, such as taking a moment to look up at the stars when I leave for work during the week, or in the spring time taking a wander through a park or botanical gardens and enjoying the beauty of the flowers that are starting to grow.

I have been working on having patience, not only with friends, but also with myself. In a world of everything that needs to be done 'RIGHT NOW' I have tried to stop, and take a breath. What needs to be done, will get done. Rushing things only leads to mistakes, and the possibility of missing something.

Compassion, to me, is probably the most important of the three. Having compassion for yourself, as well as others, gives you the opportunity to see through different eyes. Eyes of kindness. The world needs more of it.

Have a beautiful day my loves and be good to each other. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. -Live-Laugh-Love-