Quality of Life

The Flags Outside My Window

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Every morning I look out my kitchen window at a set of Tibetan-Prayer-like flags as I put on the kettle for my pot of tea.

These six (6) flags have Kanji (Japanese Chinese-inspired characters) symbols and an English language inspirational quote.

This morning I thought I would share with you the text the “flags outside my windows”  that I read to start my day. (Kanji character images from kanji-symbol.net).

HAPPINESS

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When one’s spiritual needs are met by an untroubled inner life. Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.

LOVE

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An inspired form of giving, love breathes life into the heart and brings grace to the soul.

COURAGE

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Not the absence of fear or despair, but the strength to conquer them.

WISDOM

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Knowledge, intuition and experience combine to guide us in thought and deed.

PEACE

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To bring peace to the Earth, strive to make your own life peaceful.

TRANQUILITY

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The peace that comes when energies are in harmony, relationships are in balance.

 

 

 

Looking at these flags is a grounding way for me to start each day.

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11 thoughts on “The Flags Outside My Window”

  3. Thank you so much for sharing your beauty. Your generosity of spirit came today just when I needed that specific inspiration.
    So glad you have those daily reminders in the flags to remind you of what is important.

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  5. This was so enjoyable to read. I actually felt like I was looking out your kitchen window. I took a deep breath in and reminded myself how precious and beautiful life is. Thank you for the inspiration.

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