Still Thought #45: Learning from Everyday Trials

"It is through learning from the trials of everyday life and human affairs, that wisdom is attained."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #44: Life is like a drifting leaf

Still Thought #43: Hardwork

"To achieve great accomplishments, one must have a hardworking spirit."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #42: Never underestimate your ability

"Do not think too highly of yourself, 

and yet, never underestimate your ability."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #41: Giving blessings

"Giving others blessing is creating blessings for oneself."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #40: Contribute

"Our life is most grounded when we are contributing whatever we can at each and every opportunity."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #39: Overcome difficulties

"We must overcome difficulties,

not be overcome by them."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #38: Taking things too seriously

"People often feel upset because they take careless remarks too seriously."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #37: Repay our Parents

"Let us appreciate, be grateful for, and repay the love of our parents." 

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #36: Filial Piety

"To be filial is the most rewarding thing in life."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #35: Two things cannot wait

"There are two things in life that cannot wait:

fulfilling filial piety and doing good deeds."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #34: Protecting the Earth

"Everything from protecting the Earth to doing good for human-kind begins with ourselves."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen

Still Thought #33: Love our Planet

"To love our planet is to love all living beings."

-Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen