"Where there is peace, God is." ~George Herbert

"Carve your blessings in stone." ~Anon
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
"Dictum sapienti sat est - A word to a wise person is sufficient." ~Cicero Ovid Seneca

"May your pen happily writes ...™ ©Leah C Dancel

8/19/13

Quotes on REFLECTION and SHADOWS


“A healthy social life is found only, when in the mirror of each soul the whole community finds its reflection, and when in the whole community the virtue of each one is living” ~Rudolf Steiner

"A journal is a day-to-day accounting of ideas, events, reflections, and experiences. It's something you keep to on a regular basis for your own personal use. It helps you see what worked in the past and what didn't. Its history of emotional responses tells you how you reacted to a variety of obstacles and opportunities." ~Dr. James R. Sherman, PhD

"A mother’s love is a reflection of God’s perfect love for each one of us. This Mother’s Day, let us remember that He loves us with a boundless, everlasting love that is even greater than what a parent has for his or her child." ~Our Daily Bread

"A soulmate is a perfect reflection of who you are and what you can be. Whilst lovers find each other along the way, soulmates become the way to your true self." ~Yenny Heru

"A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other." ~Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

"Anyway, madness and genius. They're the disturbed pals of the human condition. The Bonnie and Clyde, the Thelma and Louise, the baking soda and vinegar. Insanity just walks alongside the brilliant like some creepy, insistent shadow." ~Deb Caletti

“As fragrance abides in the flower
As reflection is within the mirror,
So does your Lord abide within you,
Why search for him without?” 
~Guru Nanak  

"Beauty is a form of genius — is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation. It is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver shell we call the moon." ~Oscar Wilde

"Beauty is a primeval phenomenon, which itself never makes its appearance, but the reflection of which is visible in a thousand different utterances of the creative mind, and is as various as nature herself." ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third, by experience, which is bitterest.” ~Confucius

"Criticism is often nothing more than a reflection of personal preference." ~Positive Thoughts

"Don't be afraid of your own reflection, You are made of love and light, How can that not be right? Your fears were bestowed upon you by past events by those who did not know how to relent. You do not have to be the same. Let your angels free you of pain for from today you are free to live again." ~Carole Davies

"Each facet of a diamond reflects light in its own way, just like each of our souls is a unique reflection of divine love." ~Robert Clancy

"Eloquence, when at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection; but addressing itself entirely to the fancy or the affections, captivates the willing hearers, and subdues their understanding." ~David Hume

"Enjoying life is often thought to be a mindset, the result of reflection, action and gratitude." ~Nada Ali ("Small changes add up to greater enjoyment in life" from Oman Daily Observer

"Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us." ~Alan Cohen

"Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make a different choice.” ~Confucius

"Everything that happens to you is a reflection of what you believe about yourself. We cannot outperform the level of our self-esteem. We cannot draw to ourselves more than we think we are worth." ~Iyanla Vanzant

"Friends are diamonds who reflect the light of our spirit." ~Mary Davis

“Given enough time, you could convince yourself that loneliness was something better, that it was solitude, the ideal condition for reflection, even a kind of freedom. //Once you were thus convinced, you were foolish to open the door and let anyone in, not all the way in. You risked the hard-won equilibrium, that tranquility that you called peace” ~Dean Koontz, The Good Guy

"I love the Beauty of the reflection of the Beauty of the mountains and clouds above the surface of the water of the river." ~Leah C. Dancel, April 30, 2022 on the spectacular view of Lake  McDonald of Glacier National Park by Jack Bell Photography, #tonguetwister

"I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death." ~Leonardo da Vinci

"If I want a life that has depth and wonder, I must seek to cultivate these qualities within myself. For my life is always a reflection of who and how I am." ~Robin Korth

"In life, there are as many critical stages as there are stars, most of the time we cannot see them. They are hidden by storm clouds or bright light. However, there are certain crucial junctures in life; even the blind can easily witness with a little soulful reflection. These moments, lived and experienced properly, bring beauty and grace into the life of every human willing to see.” ~RJ Blizzard

"It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way." ~Claude Monet

"It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” ~Elizabeth Camden

“It takes a certain ingenuous faith - but I have it - to believe that people who read and reflect more likely than not come to judge things with liberality and truth.” ~A.C. Grayling, The Heart of Things: Applying Philosophy to the 21st Century

"Life as you perceive it is a reflection of your perception and beliefs." ~Don Miguel Ruiz

"Life is not all about elation for joy, success and triumphs. It, too, is tinged with wistful nostalgia that makes us reflect why things happened the way they were, as regrets often come too late to change the sonata of dramatic ends." ~©Leah C. Dancel, January 18, 2022, ILA Magazine, #Quote Challenge

"Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed." ~Indra Devi

"Love is true when it gives you the freedom to be the perfect reflection of your real self, doing exactly all you’ve ever wanted to be." ~Anon

"Make sure the outside of you is a good reflection of the inside of you." ~Jim Rohn

"May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears." ~Nelson Mandela

"No two mirrors give forth the same reflection." ~Sir William Osler

"Our ability to contain a life of learning and reflection away from the crowd — and towards the centre of who we are — is the first step in achieving peace, meaning, and joy. The next step is finding the wisdom in whatever circumstances: in silence or in the noise, in satisfaction or suffering. These steps always begin with your attempt to move forward. Don’t dwell in the past." ~The Traveler’s Diary (RG, May 30, 2020) 

"Our life is a reflection of what we believe we deserve. As we deepen our acceptance of and open ourselves to the Infinite love of the universe, a new power flows through us, releasing us from the bondage of our old way of life." ~Shakti Gawain

"Our skin is a reflection of our deepest selves. [It] speaks of our present, tells tales of our past and foreshadows our future." ~Kate Somerville

"Put your thoughts to sleep, do not let them cast a shadow over the moon of your heart. Let go of thinking." ~Rumi

“Reflect upon your present blessings -- of which every man has many -- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ~Charles Dickens

"Reflection can lead you in a new Direction. Take some time out once in a while to notice where you are so you can begin to contemplate where you want to go." ~Dr. Jeff Kane, Relationships Unscripted

"Reflection of day changes from daylight to twilight." ~Leah C. Dancel, GT blog admin.

"Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed.” ~Desiderius Erasmus

"Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours; whenever she was alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk." ~Jane Austen

“Self-reflection entails asking yourself questions about your values, assessing your strengths and failures, thinking about your perceptions and interactions with others, and imagining where you want to take your life in the future."~Robert L. Rosen

"Show respect even to people who don't deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours." ~Dave Willis

"Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds." ~The Collected Works of Venerable Master Chin Kung (Gautama Buddha)

"Taking time and sharing is the essence of teaching. The future of those we cherish, will be a reflection of what we model today." ~Anon

"The actions of the adult child today are not a reflection of the parent yesterday. We as adults are 100% responsible for own own actions and life, for our own choices and decisions. So let go of the attachment to blame others for what we do." ~Di Riseborough-Intuitive Life Strategist

"The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator." ~Rick Perry

"The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you." ~Rumi

"The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them." ~Thomas Merton

"The eyes are the mirror of the soul and reflect everything that seems to be hidden; and like a mirror, they also reflect the person looking into them." ~Paulo Coelho

"The glory of action and peace of mind speak about the secret of day. Day is completely associated with life. The splendour of achievement sings the glory of life as well as of day in reflection of sunlight." ~Kumarmani Mahakul

"The intellect of the wise is like glass; it admits the light of heaven and reflects it." ~Augustus Hare

"The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else's eyes." ~Voltaire

“The moon teaches us that darkness can’t hide the beauty of life if we know how to reflect beauty.” ~Debasish Mridha

"The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”   ~Thomas Paine

"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind." ~Wayne Dyer

"The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion; and so let all young persons take their choice." ~William Makepeace Thackeray (July 18, 1811—December 24, 1863) in Vanity Fair

"The world you live in is a mirror of yourself. Everything you hold to be true becomes your cage and your reality. If you perceive an imperfect world, it's because you fail to compassionately accept your own imperfections. If you find yourself condemning another, it is actually condemning some shamed part of yourself that you have not acknowledged. Reflect God in your mirror and you will perceive the world in kind and with love. The sense of beauty and goodness and worth you see in all, here and now, is His reflection breathing beauty and goodness and worth into you." ~Gilbert 'Gibo' Teodoro, Jr. (2017NOVEMBER07/TUESDAY [ADMIN 10])

"The world you see outside of you will always be a reflection of what you have inside of you." ~Cory Booker

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." ~Edith Wharton

‘‘There’s a reason we are drawn to gazing at the ocean.  It is said the ocean provides a closer reflection of who we are than any mirror.’’ ~Terence Finch

"There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection." ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“These landscapes of water and reflection have become an obsession.” ~Claude Monet

"Time and reflection change the sight little by little 'till we come to understand." ~Paul Cezanne

"To every soul you encounter, be a mirror, which reflects only their beauty." ~Bryant McGill

"We learn our virtues from our friends who love us; our faults from the enemy who hates us. We cannot easily discover our real character from a friend. He is a mirror, on which the warmth of our breath impedes the clearness of the reflection." ~Jean Paul


 
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 "What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another." ~Mahatma Gandhi

“When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set.” ~Lin Yutang

"When someone tells you it can't be done, it's more a reflection of their limitations, not yours." ~Dr Andy Baldwin

"Wisdom comes from reflection." ~Deborah Day

"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." ~Margaret Wheatley

"You are pure, calm Spirit. It is time you remember who you are: the blessed soul, a reflection of Spirit." ~Paramahansa Yogananda

"You carry away with you a reflection of me, a part of me. I dreamed you; I wished for your existence. You will always be a part of my life. If I love you, it must be because we shared, at some moment, the same imaginings, the same madness, the same stage. When your beauty struck me, it dissolved me. Deep down, I am not different from you. I dreamed you, I wished for your existence. I see in you that part of me which is you. I surrender my sincerity because if I love you it means we share the same fantasies, we share the same madness." ~Anais Nin (from Butterflies and Pebbles)

"Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world." ~T. Harv Eker


SHADOWS

"A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines" ~Benjamin Franklin

"All that you call the world is the shadow of that substance which you are the perpetual creation of the powers of thought, of those that are independent and of those that are independent of your will. Do not encumber yourself with the fruitless pains to mend and remedy remote effects; let the soul be erect and all things will go well. You think me the child of circumstances. I make my circumstance." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson from The Transcendentalist

"Be Fearless: May your precious soul become a radiant light that dances among the shadows of all your fears and doubts." ~Robert Clancy

"Dont depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness." ~Ibn Taymiyyah

"Every person from your past lives as a shadow in your mind. Good or bad, they all helped you write the story of your life, and shaped the person you are today." ~Doe Zantamata
"In the shadow of your smiles I will live forever." ~NT

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." ~Walt Whitman

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow.” ~Helen Keller

"Love without Friendship is like a shadow without a sun." ~Anon

"The eye is always caught by light, but shadows have more to say."  ~Gregory Maguire

"The quiet mind is a clear mirror, reflecting the truth within." ~Rumi 

"Our shadows are the parts of ourselves that we deny, disown, and don’t like. Not wanting to be seen as a certain way, we tend to overcompensate for that which we don’t want to be. So we dumb down who we are and create personas to prove to ourselves and the world that we are not the people we judge." ~Panache Desai

“The silence of a flower: a kind of silence which we continually evade, of which we find only the shadow in dreams." ~Lewis Thompson

"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne

"Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." ~Tiny Buddha

"Unless you learn to face your own shadows, you will continue to see them in others, because the world outside you is only a reflection of the world inside you." ~Life Advancer

"We all must deal with our shadows the best we can. No one can conquer them for us." ~Anna Lee Huber

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows, like a shadow that never leaves." ~Buddha

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” ~Mahatma Gandhi 

"When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means the sun is about to set." ~Lyn Yutang

"When the shadow is gone, you are drawn closer to me by your spirit of love." ~Leah C. Dancel, 17 March 2015 on Longings.

OTHERS

"A parent's love for a child reflects our Father's love for us." ~Our Daily Bread

"A young man rarely gets a better vision of himself than that which is reflected from a true woman's eyes; for God himself sits behind them." ~J. G. Holland

"Our words and actions reflect our wisdom." ~Anthony D. Williams

"The sun did not know how beautiful its light was, until it was reflected off this building." ~Louis Kahn, American architect on Sydney Opera House.

"Your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it clean of the dust of veil which has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the Light." ~Shayk Abd-al Qadir al-Jilani

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