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Choose Happiness, because it makes you feel Alive!

Published 02/10/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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My Dear Friends,

Happiness is a choice we all make, but for the majority happiness for many is what they are always seeking, each day waking up, but feeling down, feeling depressed, not happy with their lives, their jobs, their house, their car, the food on their table, the clothes on their back…always seeking more of what they think will ultimately bring them happiness… but for others; many people around the world who have very little in their lives, happiness comes from just waking up in the morning and seeing the sunrise, to smell the scent of the flowers, to see a smile on a child’s face brings absolute joy and happiness.

So my dearest friends, happiness is a choice….. It starts within…So….

Choose wisely 🙂

Namaste, with Love

Always

Mark

Remembering 9.11, And All Those Who Lost Their Lives For No Reason Other than Hatred.

Published 11/09/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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My Dear Friends,

9.11…. 14 years ago, A day still etched in may peoples minds, the day we saw hatred go to another level, the day in which so many innocent people lost their lives for no other reason other than hatred.

9.11, let us pray collectively as human beings, as brothers and sisters of humanity, from different countries, cultures, colours and religious beliefs, let’s today come together as one and pray that their lives were not lost in vain, and pray for world peace, for the coming together in ‘Oneness’ against terrorism, against hatred, against political or religious power or control.

Lets do as the monks did in Bangkok (picture below) After the bombing in Bangkok, Buddhists are changing the energy on the bombing site through meditation and prayer, proving that love is greater than hate. meditate and pray for peace.

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Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Sending You All, Love and Light

Published 08/09/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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With all my love, from the depths of my heart, may your days be filled with happiness, peace and love.

Namaste with Love dear friends

Always

Mark

First, Learn How To Give Out Love

Published 07/09/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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Sometimes my dear friends, I’m just lost for words!

Blessings to you all for a wonderful day filled with love, happiness and peace.

Namaste, with Love

Always

Mark

What If ?

Published 03/09/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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I pray for that day, the day that everyone wakes up and has at least 1 full day of just being grateful for everything, I certainly think if we could have a ‘ I’m Grateful for Everything In My Life Day’ then we may just start to open our eyes to what we have in our lives instead of worrying about what we don’t have and what we think we need!

Food for thought my friends, food for thought!

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Alan Watts, Acceptance of Death

Published 01/09/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

I’m a great follower of Alan Watts the British born Philosopher and love listening to his explanations on life, this one re acceptance of death really helped me through a few challenges in my life after the passing of loved ones.

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Today We Pray For The Victims of Domestic Abuse

Published 31/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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My Dear Friends,

Domestic abuse, most often brushed under the carpet, locked behind the doors of the home, never spoken about, hidden behind shaking smiles in the hope that one day it will be ok and everything will go back to the time before the abuse started to happen!….

Unfortunately, in most cases, the abuse never stops, in most cases the abuse escalates to even higher levels, often the abuse moves over from one family member to others and sometimes even continues across generations, when the abused become the abuser !

Today, I pray for all the victims of abuse. Abuse can come in many forms, physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, confinement abuse etc.

No one, No one deserves to be abused!

No one should be treated without respect!

No one should have to live in fear!

No one……No one.

If you are in a situation of abuse, then its time to speak out…..

If you know someone who is abusing others then it’s time for you to speak out….

If you know someone who is being abused, then it’s time for you to speak out….

Let’s make this world a better place for all to live, without the fear, without the pain….living as we all should, living with love and happiness!

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Help Others Because You Can!

Published 28/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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My Dear Friends,

A very powerful message…..

Most of us go by each day without a single thought for the welfare of others, our busy, hectic lives full of drive , the need to succed, earn more, buy more and live in happiness… ‘Self’

If we see someone on the street we don’t ‘stop’ and think, “why is that person on the street”, “I wonder what brought them here”, we certainly never go up to them and ask…Oh, No!…

But as this image says “If I get wet, I can change my clothes…I’m collecting for someone who can’t!

The next time you see someone on the streets, stop and think a while, don’t judge, observe and give 🙂

Or if you have the time, then do as this man has done and actually do more to help!

Have a great weekend my friends, live, love and be happy 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Liebster Award

Published 28/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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One of my readers Khalkinised over at http://buddhasutra.com has just nominated me for the Liebster award and although I have a policy of not accepting awards and going through their process and acceptance criteria due to the time it takes to complete, I do however accept the award in the spirit it was offered to me, so a big thank you to Khalkinised, please check out his site as it is full of great articles 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

PNBHS Haka for Mr. Dawson Tamatea’s Funeral Service

Published 24/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

I came across this video today and I just had to share it with; you as to me it shows the total respect these school kids had for their formal teacher and also the awesome power of the Haka and the deep routed spiritual beliefs of the Maori people.

The entire school performing the Haka during the arrival of Mr. Tamatea in the hearse. This was a very emotional and powerful performance. We are extremely proud of our boys’ performance and we know that Mr Tamatea would be too.

For those watching in other parts of the world, this is our school Haka. This is the translation:
Be prepared take hold
Reach out
We of Palmerston North Boys’ High School stand steadfast
Within our Domain
Standing firm
Standing proud
Standing with respect
To uphold
To uplift
To uplift
To uphold
The prestige of our school
Our aims are to seek knowledge
And reach our goals and aspirations
Seek the horizon of aspirations
And draw near to it
Those aspirations that are near, take them
And it be known, yes, let it be known
Let your adrenalin abound high above
It is done!!!

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

I AM Not!

Published 21/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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The Heart Sutra, Brings Tears Of Joy To My Eyes and Love To My Heart

Published 19/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

A Beautiful, very powerful and angelic rendition of the Buddhist Heart Sutra performed by Faye Wong at the Famen Temple, Shaanxi Province near my wife’s home town . Its message and sound brings tears of joy to my eyes and opens the lotus petals within my heart. I hope you will all feel the same and receive the energy from this song.

Namaste, with Love,

Always ,

Mark

Today I Want To Ask You About Love

Published 17/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

Today I want to ask you about love, what does it mean to you?

Namaste with Love

Always

mark

Inspire Someone Today

Published 17/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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Go on, you know it makes sense …’Inspire Someone Today’

Nothing More 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

What A Difference A Day Makes…Keep This Message in Mind…Everyday!

Published 11/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

I was blown away when I listened to the old school voice of this eight year old girl singing ‘What a difference a day makes’ and it got me thinking the message is clear and each day has its own special message for you, it contains love and the difference is usually for or from our partner or loved one, feel the love today and make today different for your partner or loved one 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

What is the difference between I like you and I love you?

Published 06/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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What is the difference between

I Like You

and

I Love You

?

Beautifully answered by Buddha:

“When you like a flower, you just pick it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily and enjoy it.

The one who understands this, understands life”!

Blessings of love and understanding my friends,

Namaste with love

Always

Mark

Peace, what does it mean to you?

Published 04/08/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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My Dear Friends,

Oh my, I’ve been thinking again!…..

I don’t know what’s got a hold of me since i’ve been away, maybe it was the quietness of my retreat, the contact with nature, time on my own to reflect and be thankful for all I have in my life, who knows but it’s great to be back and thinking again 🙂

I was up early again this morning, jet lag has been far worse than normal this time and has been playing havoc with my sleep patterns 😦 Still, it does also have its blessings as being awake so early gives me time to just sit, to be at one with myself and to reflect and think. This morning’s topic was ‘Peace’ and what does that word really mean to me? It conjours up to sides for me, one is the obvious ‘world peace’ where all countries come together in harmony and bring about an end to conflicts between different cultures, religions and countries then the other is being ‘at peace’, peace within myself/yourself.

I don’t think many people actually find peace with themselves, they are always chasing around looking for something more for their lives, more money, a better job, bigger house, bigger car, a holiday, more clothes, a fancy watch, diamond ring, more education, just more and then more, also seeking happiness where ever they go, meeting new friends, going out more, socialising, building a dream, looking for love, looking for acceptance, looking for praise, looking and looking outside, a constant journey seeking out happiness and peace….but the reality is you wont find it outside, you wont find it in things, you wont find it in your travels, you wont find it in a bigger house or a new job or a new relationship…….

Happiness and peace are within…..

And once you come to terms with that then you can let go, you can free yourself of the chains that hold you back, you can become one with yourself, you can start to love yourself and find your true self, your happiness and your inner peace.

Take time out today my friends, take time to just be you, take time to sit with yourself and just be the wonderful you 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Music, it has the power to heal our world and bring about Peace

Published 08/07/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

Music my dear friends can take you to another place, it can bring tears to your eyes, it can bring you relief, it can bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. Music can help us heal our world, the sweet sounds from music from all every country of our world unites people, it brings us together in celebration and has been with us since the dawn of time, we should use music to bring countries and religions together and create a platform for us to communicate with one goal…peace and happiness.

The first video shows Donald, a homeless man in Florida USA, as you will see, he may be down on his luck but he has soul, he has love in his heart, he has the memory of music running through his veins. Bless him and bless his life 🙂

A homeless man in Florida play the piano beautifully, his name is Donald.
Check out Donalds facebook page where you can read the latest news on him, where he is and how hes doing!https://www.facebook.com/donaldbooneg…

The second video is an impromptu performance on a piano at St Pancras railway station in London by a rail passenger Henri Herbert. The sweet music he plays filled my heart with joy and made my day 🙂

Henri Herbert, keyboard player with the Jim Jones Revue (a high octane rock and roll band from London), gives an impromptu performance on the concourse of St Pancras International station, London
He cites Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson as having influenced his style.

The piano he is playing in this clip is one of several that were placed around railway station concourses in London last summer, for any member of the public to play. Henri decided he would give an impromptu performance to help promote an upcoming boogie woogie festival.

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

Opening doors to their hearts, brought a wonderful change to this young mans Life!

Published 06/07/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

My Dear Friends,

I came across this wonderful video story of a young mans life of torment, he suffered bullying at his middle school after the death of his father, his life was in turmoil and he was in so much pain from endless bouts of mental and physical cruelty.

But one day Josh did something different, he opened a door and became the ‘Doorman’……Please watch this short video story of Josh’s life and I doubt you will be able to keep tears from your eyes.

‘Way to go Josh’…..You are a inspiration to the world 🙂

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark

A New Day

Published 04/07/2015 by inspiringyourspirit

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A New Day.

A new day dawns.

In the early morning, the birds are singing cheerfully in the garden,

greeting the beginning of a new day. I wish our lives could be in healthy growth

every day, so that we will not waste our lifetimes!

Have a wonderful and productive weekend my friends

Namaste with Love

Always

Mark