From: Chris Koeritz Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:32:46 +0000 (-0400) Subject: Merge branch 'master' of feistymeow.org:feisty_meow X-Git-Tag: 2.140.90~1302 X-Git-Url: https://feistymeow.org/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=6027706dda64d8c7179306263358702354efddc7;hp=e077c4de15dac0c54a37cef7ccb376e582c09ac8;p=feisty_meow.git Merge branch 'master' of feistymeow.org:feisty_meow --- diff --git a/database/fortunes.dat b/database/fortunes.dat index 857efe88..315d2b91 100644 --- a/database/fortunes.dat +++ b/database/fortunes.dat @@ -37953,3 +37953,14 @@ This requires a strong sense of self. Unless one has that identity or sense of self, one will not be able to develop the confidence and courage to strongly seek this aim. -- H.H. the Dalai Lama +~ +Genuine peace of mind is rooted in affection and compassion. There is a very +high level of sensitivity and feeling involved. So long as we lack inner +discipline, an inner calmness of mind, then no matter what external facilities +or conditions we may have, they will never give us the feeling of joy and +happiness that we seek. On the other hand, if we possess this inner +quality—that is, calmness of mind, a degree of stability within—then even +if we lack various external facilities that are normally considered necessary +for a happy and joyful life, it is still possible to live a happy and joyful +life. + -- H.H. the Dalai Lama