We are all faced with the same Obstacles

September 11, 2013

The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud — the obstacles of life and its suffering. … The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter what our stations in life. … Whether we have it all or we have nothing, we are all faced with the same obstacles: sadness, loss, illness, dying and death. If we are to strive as human beings to gain more wisdom, more kindness and more compassion, we must have the intention to grow as a lotus and open each petal one by one. ~Goldie Hawn


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  2. Reply  

    Rathod Gajendersing

    September 11, 2013

    Khuda Ne Jab Tujhe Banaya Hoga,
    Ek Suroor Sa Uske Dil Mai Aaya Hoga,
    Socha Hoga Kya Dunga Tohfe Mai Tujhe,
    Tab Jake Usne Mujhe Banaya Hoga…

    Aap Hume Bhool Jao Hume Koi Gum Nahi,
    Aap Hume Bhool Jao Hume Koi Gum Nahi,
    Jis Din Humne Aapko Bhuladiya,
    Samajh Lijiyega, is duniya me hum nahi…

    Na Jagte Huve Khwab Dekha Karo,
    Na Chaho Use Jise Pa Na Sako,
    Pyaar Kaha Kisika Pura Hota Hai,
    Pyaar Ka Pehla Akshar Adhura Hota Hai…

  4. Reply  

    Ishmael Hall

    September 11, 2013

    YOU CAN LOOK AND OBSERVE TO GAIN WISDOM,I DONT HAVE TO BE IN THE MUD FOR THAT OR TO GROW

  6. Reply  

    Ishmael Hall

    September 11, 2013

    +Jendhamuni Sos IF ONE MAN THOUGHT IT HARD TO GAIN IT WAS HARD FOR HIM AND IF ONE MAN THOUHT IT EASY IT WAS EASY FOR HIM

  13. Reply  

    Pieter Hibma

    September 12, 2013

    +Ishmael Hall every human originates from the earth, your Bible or Al Quran teaches that. (Adam & Eve). Mud is soil and water. Even evolutionist are convinced of this. The earth was here before anything else. So what is stated here is a Truth.

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    mahabub mridha

    September 12, 2013

    Really this photo is awesome thanks of post nice photo.

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    Mark P

    September 12, 2013

    wow what a great quote! I never knew she had such depth in her.))
    TY for the share +Jendhamuni Sos

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    johnny conner

    September 12, 2013

    +Jendhamuni Sos
    Thank you.  And it's rather a surprising pleasure to see that one of my favourite comediennes and actresses, Goldie Hawn, has made such great strides in her spiritual development.

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    September 12, 2013

    +johnny conner This quote makes a perfect sense to me. Wisdom can only be found in an uncomfortable place. Like meditating flat on floor, instead of comfy cushion etc. That is why Lord Buddha left his gorgeous wife, beautiful baby, his parents and the kingdom to become a beggar, begging for food for a living instead of conquering the world. Adopting an uncomfortable lifestyle is the only way to find wisdom, no other solution. No matter how wealthy you are, if you want to seek wisdom, you must leave your wealthy and comfy life behind. Wisdom and knowledge are not the same. Comfy lifestyle increases desire, uncomfy lifestyle increase wisdom. This is the law of nature, no one invented, not even Buddha. Buddha found this, not invented anything.

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    Morgan Singh

    September 12, 2013

    the other thing about lotus is although its roots are in the water it is out of the water

  84. Reply  

    sami khan

    September 12, 2013

    Not good! It is very simple. One coconat tree in ocean shadow.

  88. Reply  

    Sahzak Saharuddin

    September 12, 2013

    Whatever..u have tp face the reality of life..life still goes on..whether we stop or distracted

  91. Reply  

    Sahzak Saharuddin

    September 12, 2013

    What name should I call u..little confused here..coz I'm from Malaysia.
    .in life we can't be too sentimental..coz it will drag our momentum to face
    our challenge. .

  101. Reply  

    kavita panwar

    September 12, 2013

    I love ur thoughts. Ther is so much depth in ur thought. Good luck.

  102. Reply  

    James Poole

    September 12, 2013

    Dear Jendhamuni goodevening , I hope that you can except my apology for comming on to strong towards you . Thank You 🙂

  104. Reply  

    Chiranjeet Paul

    September 12, 2013

    HERO BOLA jaan se to hey pyara.Akho ka tu hey tara. HEROIN BOLI ami tomay bhalobasi BUT jaan debo na TOADDE KHATIR TAINO KO DOO GOLI DALI GUN bali

  111. Reply  

    neelav sarmah

    September 13, 2013

    The photograph of the tree is standstill, the sea water waves are in moving stat. An abstract creation of Life & Death. ( in prospective & in retrospective )

  117. Reply  

    Khalid khan

    September 16, 2013

    You are beautiful queen jendhamuni Sos

  119. Reply  

    Vicnes Vicky

    September 17, 2013

    Thank u so much it means alot n looks very beautiful

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