The mind can be thought of as containing reels and reels of motion picture film about our past experiences. These images are superimposed not only on each other but also on the lens through which we experience the present. Gerald Jampolsky More Quotes by Gerald Jampolsky More Quotes From Gerald Jampolsky Other people do not have to change for us to experience peace of mind. Gerald Jampolsky change happiness peace It's not the situation that's causing your stress, it's your thoughts, and you can change that right here and now. You can choose to be peaceful right here and now. Peace is a choice, and it has nothing to do with what other people do or think. Gerald Jampolsky stress love peace How simple it is to see that we can only be happy now, and that there will never be a time when it is not now. Gerald Jampolsky simple attitude happiness When we think we have been hurt by someone in the past, we build up defenses to protect ourselves from being hurt in the future. So the fearful past causes a fearful future and the past and future become one. We cannot love when we feel fear.... When we release the fearful past and forgive everyone, we will experience total love and oneness with all. Gerald Jampolsky hurt letting-go past Today I am determined to go through the day with ought hurting myself, or another, with my thoughts or my actions. Gerald Jampolsky determination hurt today Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change other, but by simply accepting them as they are. True acceptance is always without demands and expectations. Gerald Jampolsky change acceptance expectations The ego searches for shortcomings and weaknesses. Love watches for any sign of strength. It sees how far each one has come and not how far he has to go. Gerald Jampolsky ego weakness watches The law of Love is based on abundance; we are completely filled with Love all the time, and our supply is always full and running over. When we give our Love unconditionally to others with no expectations of return, the Love within us extends, expands, and joins. So by giving our Love away we increase the Love within us and everyone gains. Gerald Jampolsky law running love-is When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge. Gerald Jampolsky teacher retirement inspirational Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others. Gerald Jampolsky change mind peace Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions. Gerald Jampolsky forgiveness letting-go inspirational Forgiveness means letting go of the past. Gerald Jampolsky moving-on forgiveness letting-go The best way to navigate through life is to give up all of our controls. Gerald Jampolsky giving-up inspirational way Love is the total absence of fear. Love asks no questions. Its natural state is one of extension and expansion, not comparison and measurement. Gerald Jampolsky valentines-day measurement love Fear and love can never be experienced at the same time. It is always our choice as to which of these emotions we want. Gerald Jampolsky courage inspirational love Everything we see is but a mirror of what we are. Gerald Jampolsky authenticity mirrors There would be very little to dislike in other people if we refused to bring to them all of our own judgements and petty grievances. Gerald Jampolsky judgement would-be people Your attitude is everything, and it determines how you experience every aspect of your life Gerald Jampolsky aspect determine attitude To be consistent in achieving inner peace, we must perceive a world where everyone is innocent. Gerald Jampolsky innocent peace world Everyday ask yourself the question, "Do I want to experience Peace of Mind or do I want to experience Conflict? Gerald Jampolsky everyday mind peace
