Forgiveness ... is the finishing of old business that allows us to experience the present, free of contamination from the past. Joan Z. Borysenko More Quotes by Joan Z. Borysenko More Quotes From Joan Z. Borysenko If we believe that the universe is unfriendly and that our very souls are in danger, peace will be elusive at best. Joan Z. Borysenko soul danger believe Nature is another important aspect of nourishing the soul. After a hike in the mountains where we live, for instance, I feel a remarkable sense of gratitude and awe. My mind quiets down and allows me to see more clearly the beauty of creation. And through that gratitude, the beauty of the universe is reflected back to the creator. Joan Z. Borysenko gratitude nature soul Most research is a synthesis of problem solving and creativity. Joan Z. Borysenko creativity synthesis research Learning to be aware of feelings, how they arise and how to use them creatively so they guide us to happiness, is an essential lifetime skill. Joan Z. Borysenko essentials skills feelings If we don't forgive ourselves for our mistakes, and others for the wounds they have inflicted upon us, we end up crippled with guilt. And the soul cannot grow under a blanket of guilt, because guilt is isolating, while growth is a gradual process of reconnection to ourselves, to other people, and to a larger whole. Joan Z. Borysenko soul mistake people Guilt is the teacher, love is the lesson. Joan Z. Borysenko guilt love-is teacher Busy is an opportunity, not a dirty word. Joan Z. Borysenko busy opportunity dirty A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that is happening is ultimately for the good if we're willing to face it head-on and use our adversities for soul growth. Joan Z. Borysenko optimistic adversity encouragement Keep an open mind, but don't let your brain fall out. Joan Z. Borysenko mind brain fall Have we arrived at our own faith and our own path or simply internalized the beliefs of parents, clergy, spouse, or friends? Joan Z. Borysenko parent belief path True peacefulness comes from abandoning the illustion that satisfying desires brings pleasure. Joan Z. Borysenko pleasure desire happiness Thank God for what doesn't need healing. Joan Z. Borysenko thank-god healing thank-you The question is not whether we will barbecue, but how we will barbecue. Joan Z. Borysenko barbecue
