Jan 25, 2015 @ 08:09am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
If you overesteem great men,
people become powerless.
If you overvalue possessions,
people begin to steal.
The Master leads
by emptying people's minds
and filling their cores,
by weakening their ambition
and toughening their resolve.
He helps people lose everything
they know,everything they desire,
and creates confusion
in those who think they know.
Practice not-doing,
and everything will fall into place.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell
Written by:Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 24, 2015 @ 08:10am

Inspiring wo rds for O.W.B.followers:
When people see some things as beautiful,
other things become ugly.
When people see some things as good,
other things become bad.
Being and non being create
each other.long and short
define each other. High
and low depend on each
other. Before and after
follow each other.
Therefore the Master
acts without doing anything
and teaches without saying
anything. Things arise and
she lets them come; things
disappear and she lets them go.
She has but doesn't possess,
acts but doesn't expect. When
her work is done,she forgets it.
That is why it lasts forever.
Words by: Stephen Mitchell
Written by:Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 23, 2015 @ 08:01am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Be grateful even for hardships,setbacks,and bad
people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential
part of training in the Art of Peace.
Words by: Morihei Ueshiba
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 22, 2015 @ 08:03am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Life itself is always a trial. In training,
you must test and polish yourself
in order to face the great challenges of
Life. Transcend the realm of life or
death,and then you will be able to make
your way calmly and safely through any crisis
that confronts you.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 21, 2015 @ 07:56am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Each day of human life contains joy
and anger,pain and pleasure,darkness
and light,growth and decay. Each
moment is etched with nature's grand
design--do not try to deny or oppose
the cosmic order of things.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba
Written by:Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 20, 2015 @ 06:52am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Throw away holiness and wisdom:
When some folks are called saints,
other folks think of themselves as sinners.
When one fellow is called wise,
others imagine that there is something
they need to know. The Master doesn't
have these categories;for her,no one
is wise or holy;thus,in her presence
everyone feels at home.

Jan 19, 2015 @ 07:43am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
If your heart is large enough to envelop
your adversaries, you can see right through
them and avoid their attacks. And once you
envelop them,you will be able to guide them
along a path indicated to you by heaven and
earth.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 18, 2015 @ 07:20am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
The only fool bigger than the person
who knows it all is the person who argues
with him.
Words by: Unknown
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 17, 2015 @ 06:48am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Can you love people and lead them/
without imposing your will:
The more supple your body is, the
less directorial you'll be. The
military stance is the most invasive
stance you can possibly take. It's
opposite-- the boneless,wishing-wash
posture of someone who doesn't stand
for anything--is just as unhealthy.
Suppleness is really fluidity. It
transcends strength and weakness.
When your body is supple,it feels like
there's no barrier in you,you can flow
in any direction,your movement is a
complete expression of yourself.
Words by: Stephen Mitchell
Written by:Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 16, 2015 @ 07:35am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers
Right from the moment of our birth,
we are under the care and kindness
of our parents and then later on
in our life when we are oppressed
by sickness and become old,we are
again dependent on the kindness
of others.
Since at the beginning and end of
our lives we are so dependent on
other's kindness,how can it be
that in the middle we neglect
kindness toward others?
Words by: Dalai Lama
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 15, 2015 @ 07:44am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Ability will enable a man to go to
the top,but it takes character to
keep him there.
Words by: Unknown
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 14, 2015 @ 08:09am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Acts without doing anything: Her
actions are appropriate responses.
Thus they are effortless. She embodies
compassion,yet she doesn't try to be
compassionate. She doesn't struggle to
make money, yet she enjoys spending it
when it comes to her. She goes her own
way, yet she accepts help gratefully
and has no pride in walking alone. She
is not elated by praise, not discouraged
by neglect. She doesn't even give a moment's
thought to right or wrong. She never has to
make a decision; decisions arise by themselves.
She is like an actress who loves her role.
The Tao is writing the script.
Teaches without saying anything: The way she
buys onarges or ties her shoelaces is a teaching.
Her face is more eloquent than any scripture
could be. That is why it lasts forever: Not
in time or space, but in quality.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell
Written by: Mary Ann Grant.
Life in harmony

Jan 13, 2015 @ 08:13am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
"The man in the Arena"
"It is not the critic who counts;
not the man who points out how
the strong man stumbled, or where
the doer of deeds could have done
them better. The credit belongs
to the man who is actually in
the arena; whose face is marred
by dust, and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly; who errs,
Comes short again and again;
who knows the great enthusiasm,
the great devotions;who spends
himself in a worthy cause;
who at the best knows in the
end the triumph of high
achievement,and who at the
worst,if he fails while
daring greatly,so that
his place shall never be
with those cold and timid
souls who neither knew
victory or defeat."
Words by: Theodore Roosevelt
Written by, Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

comes

Jan 12, 2015 @ 07:04am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
All things, material and spiritual,
originate from one source and are
related as if they are one family.
The past,present, and future are all
contained in the life force. The universe
emerged and developed from one source,
and we evolved through the optimal
process of unification and harmonization.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba
Written by: Mary Ann Grant,
Life in harmony

Jan 11, 2015 @ 07:55am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
True words aren't eloquent;
eloquent words aren't true.
Wise men don't need to prove
their point; men who need
to prove their point aren't
Wise.
The Master has no possessions.
The more he does others,
the happier he is.
The more he gives to others
the wealthier he is.
The Tao nourishes by not forcing.
By not dominating, the Master leads.
Words by: Stephen Mitchell,
Written by: Mary Ann Grant, life in harmony

Jan 10, 2015 @ 05:30am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Physically you are a human being,
but mentally you are incomplete.
Given that we have this physical form,
we must safeguard our mental capacity
for judgment. For that,we can not
take out insurance; the insurance
company is within:self-discipline,
self-awareness,and a clear realization
of the disadvantages of anger and the
positive effects of kindness.
Words by: the Dalai lama
Written by:Mary Ann Grant,
Life in harmony

Jan 9, 2015 @ 06:41am

Inspiring words for O.W.B followers:
One does not need buildings,money,
power,or status to practice the Art
of Peace. Heaven is right where you are
standing, and that is the place to train.
Words by: Morihei Ueshiba
Written by:Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 8, 2015 @ 07:57am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Failure is an opportunity.
If you blame someone else,
there is no end to the blame.
Therefore the Master fulfills
her own obligations and corrects
her own mistakes. She does what
she needs to do and demands
nothing of others.
Words by: Stephen Mitchell
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 7, 2015 @ 07:57am

Inspiring for O.W.B. followers:
It isn't hard to find the truth.
What is difficult is holding on
to it,sustaining it. To maintain
that truth we do self inquiry.
We meditate,we chant, and we
constantly remember where we came
from.
Words from: Unknown
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 6, 2015 @ 07:58am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
The art of peace begins with you.
Work on yourself and your appointed
task in the art of peace. Everyone
has a spirit that can be refined,
a body that can be trained in some
manner,a suitable path to follow.
You are here for no other purpose
than to realize your inner divinity
and manifest your innate enlightenment.
Foster peace in your own life and then
apply the art to all that you encounter.
Written by: Mary Ann Grant,life in harmony
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba

Jan 5, 2015 @ 07:54am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Less and less do you need to force
things, until finally you arrive at
non-action. When nothing is done,
nothing is left undone.
Thus the Master is available to all
people and doesn't reject anyone.
He is ready to use all situations
and doesn't waste anything.
This is called embodying the Light!!!
Words by: Stephen Mitchell,
Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 4, 2015 @ 07:38am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
The best athlete wants his opponents
at his best. The best General enters
the mind of his enemy.
The best businessman serves the communal
good. The best leader follows the will
of the people.
All of them embody the virtue of non-competition
Not that they don't love to compete,but
they do it in the spirit of play.
In this they are like children and in
harmony with the Tao.
Written by:Stephen Mitchell,
Words by: Mary Ann Grant--Life in harmony

Jan 3, 2015 @ 06:41am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
As a spiritual trainee,you must be
prepared to endure the hardships involved
in a genuine spiritual pursuit and be
determined to sustain your effort and will.
You must anticipate the multiple obstacles
you are bound to encounter along the path
and understand that the key to a successful
practice is to never lose your determination.
Such a resolute approach is very important.
If you want to attain full enlightenment,
it's through hard work and unwavering dedication.
Words by the Dalai Lama, Written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 2, 2015 @ 08:11am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
One aspect of compassion is to respect
others' rights and to respect other's
views. That is the basis of reconciliation.
The human spirit of reconciliation based
on compassion is working deep down, whether
the person really knows it or not.
Our basic human nature is gentleness;
therefore, no matter how much we go through violence
and other bad things, ultimately the proper
solution is return to human feeling and affection.
So affection or compassion is not only a religious
matter,but in our day-to-day life it is quite
Indispensable.
Words from the Dalai Lama--Written by Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony

Jan 1, 2015 @ 08:11am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Happy Happy New year 2015!!!
I have just three things to teach:
Simplicity,Patience,Compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in action and in 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.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell,
Written by: Mary Ann Grant--Life in harmony

Dec 31, 2014 @ 07:36am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
The essence of all spiritual life is
your emotion,your attitude torward
others. Once you have pure and sincere
motivation,all the rest follows.you can
develop the right attitude toward others
on the basis of kindness,love,and respect,
and on the clear realization of the oneness
of all human beings.
Words by:Dalai Lama,Written by:Mary And Grant
Life in harmony

Dec 30, 2014 @ 07:53am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
SAMADHANA:
"The state of constant concentration
on the pure absolute that you are able
to experience everything as a blessing
and your mind becomes so positive that
you are able to accept anything as a gift
from life."
Samadhana is self-surrender and contentment
with what you have chosen to pursue,your
Dharma,your only desire is to pursue the
greatest,the highest. When a seeker is armed
with this quality he has a great ally in quest
for truth.
Words by: GurumYi Chidvilasananda
Written by: Mary Ann Grant, life in harmony

Dec 29, 2014 @ 08:07am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Prevent trouble before it arises.
Put things in order before they exist.
The giant pine tree grows from a tiny
Sprout. The journey of a thousand miles
starts from beneath your feet.
Rushing into action,you fail.
Trying to grasp things,you lose them.
Forcing a project to completion,
you ruin what was almost ripe.
Therefore the Master takes action
by letting things take their course.
He remains as calm at the end as at
the beginning. He has nothing,thus
has nothing to lose. What he desires
is non-desire;what he learns is to
unlearn. He simply reminds people
of who they have been always been.
He cares about nothing but the Tao.
Thus he can care for all things.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell--Written by:
Mary Ann Grant,life in harmony

Dec 28, 2014 @ 08:08am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
The way of a warrior is based on
humanity,love,and sincerity;the
heart of martial valor is true bravery,
wisdom,love,and friendship. Emphasis on
the physical aspects of warriorship is
futile,for the power of the body is always
limited.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba--Written by:Mary Ann
Grant, life in harmony

Dec 27, 2014 @ 08:10am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
People are sometimes unreasonable and
Self-centered...Love them anyway.
If you do good people may excuse you of
selfish motives...Do good anyway.
If you are successful you may win false
friends and true enemies...Succeed anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten
tomorrow...Do good anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed
overnight...Build anyway.
People who really want help may attack you if
you help them...Help them anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you may
get hurt...Give the world your best anyway.
The world is full of conflict...Choose peace
of mind anyway.
Author:Anonymous-- Written by:Mary Ann Grant, life in harmony

Dec 26, 2014 @ 08:05am

Inspiring words for O.W.B. followers:
If you realize that all things change,
there is nothing you will try to hold
on to. If you aren't afraid of dying,
there is nothing you can't achieve.

Trying to control the future
is like trying to take the master
carpenter's place.when you handle
the master carpenter's tools,
chances are that you will cut your
hand.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell.
Written by: Mary Ann Grant life in harmony

Dec 25, 2014 @ 07:53am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
"Life is about...Love"
"Life is about this: Just how much we
Love ourselves. If we love and enjoy
ourselves,we are free,and are living
Life to its fullest. If we don't love
ourselves,we are being deprived of the
most important thing in the history of
the universe--our life."
Author--James McMaben
Written by:Mary Ann Grant--Life In Harmony

Dec 24, 2014 @ 08:06am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
In the art of peace we never attack.
An attack is proof that one is out of control.
Never run away from any kind of challenge,
but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally.
Let attackers come any way they like,and then blend
With them.Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack
and get firmly behind it.
Words by:Morihei Ueshiba Written by:Mary Ann Grant life in harmony

Dec 23, 2014 @ 07:56am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers:
Confront the difficult while it is still
Easy;accomplish the great tasks by a series
Of small acts.
The master never reaches for the great;
thus she achieves greatness. When she
runs into a difficulty,she stops and gives
herself to it.She doesn't cling to her
own comfort;thus problems are no problem for
her.
Words by:Stephen Mitchell written by: Mary Ann Grant
Life in harmony Enjoy this day!!!

Dec 22, 2014 @ 06:58am

Success comes in cans;
Failure comes in can'ts.
Words from unknown by Mary Ann Grant life in harmony.

Dec 21, 2014 @ 08:02am

The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is
Giving up what we want for that moment.
(In other words if you have something negative
Controlling you its time to let it go. The majority of
The time we defeat all of our happiness and peace,for
a moment's fix.) It's time to treat yourself with the utmost
Respect. You're worth it!!! You have to believe in yourself
For yourself--nobody will do it for you. Words by Mary Ann Grant life in harmony

Dec 20, 2014 @ 08:45am

Inspiring words for O.W.B. followers:
Kindness goes a long way. When you are good
and kind to yourself,you can give it to all
The people who are around you. Kindness is a
Wonderful gift,and well worth working towards.
It can be an arduous process if you are a negative
or self-hating person,but is ultimately worth the work.

Word's by Mary Ann Grant life in harmony

Dec 19, 2014 @ 09:12am

Inspiring words for O.W.B. followers
What is a good man,but a bad man's teacher.
What is a bad man, but a good man's job.
Words by Stephen Mitchell
Written by: Mary Ann Grant--Life in harmony

Dec 18, 2014 @ 11:06am

Inspiring words for O.W.B.followers December 18th,2014
The art of peace does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe,maintain peace in our own realms,nurture life,and prevent death and destruction. The true true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.
Mary Ann Grant Life_In_Harmony message from Morihei Ueshiba

Dec 17, 2014 @ 03:09pm

This is a message to all of the OWB follower's who want to have peace & harmony in their lives: December,17 2014
If you know that someone is speaking badly of you behind your back, and if you react to that negativity with a feeling of hurt, then you destroy your own peace of mind. One's pain is one's own creation. One should treat such things as if they are wind behind one's ear. In other words just brush them aside.
To a large extent, wheather or not one suffers pain depends on how one responds to a given situation. What makes a difference is wheather or not one is too sensitive and takes things to seriously. Enjoy your Day!!! Mary Ann Grant Life In Harmony message from the Dalai Lama, your holiness

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