Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.

In the attitude of silence 

the soul finds the path in a clearer light, 

and what is elusive and deceptive 

resolves itself into crystal clearness.
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Nothing contributes so much 

to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose —

a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.
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Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; 

this is why a great and clear mind 

loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.

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Reality is above all else a variable, 

and nobody is qualified to say that 

he or she knows exactly what it is. 
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As a matter of fact, 

with a firm enough commitment, 

you can sometimes create a reality 

which did not exist before.
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An intense anticipation itself 

transforms possibility into reality; 

our desires being often but precursors of the things 

which we are capable of performing.
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The only way to find the limits of the possible 

is by going beyond them to the impossible.

Stop thinking in terms of limitations 

and start thinking in terms of possibilities.
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Quality is never an accident; 

it is always the result of high intention, 

sincere effort, intelligent direction 

and skillful execution; 

it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
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Each choice we make 

causes a ripple effect in our lives. 

When things happen to us, 

it is the reaction we choose 

that can create the difference 

between the sorrows of our past 

and the joy in our future.
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Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; 

never desert your line of talent.
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Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.

Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.

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~ Mahatama Gandhi

perception of the mind

trying to connect the dots, between what is “right” and “wrong”. 

they are perceptions, mere concepts made by society, the preprogrammed values by our surroundings. but through these experiences, we find ourselves resurfacing, the innate values we have within - who am i, what do i do, where do i go from here? all paths that have been predetermined, going back to our past lives. 

so my question is: what do you do when the universe throws you a curveball in the midst of “perfection”? i say, dance. dance till you feel like you are absolute fluid, no bones, essentially, just a cluster of matter. what tomorrow brings… is uncontrollable, whether you feel good vibrations or seeing omens, foreshadowing your next move, day, year… i am unsure whether i am seeing the future, or if i am imagining what may happen. but one thing is for certain, i am going to dance with whatever happens. because that is life. nothing is perfect. and i don’t expect it to be, ever. because i believe that we are brought upon challenges to face, like the knight facing a fire-breathing-dragon. what do you do? run? try to convince it to be nice? or fight it till the end (whatever that means)? 

i believe in the universe. and i know everything will be fine. all things happen for a reason. and the best outcome is what approaches me when most opportune. so tomorrow is tomorrow. tonight is tonight. and my heart says “rest” so i shall breathe, and let my mind dim itself like the patchouli incense just on its last flame.

when the lotus blooms above the mud, it glimmers in the sun.

but when the night comes, it returns to the mud, only to see the light again tomorrow.

eternal bliss, love, and light <3