"Ahimsa or non-injury, of course, implies non-killing. But, non-injury is not merely non-killing. In its comprehensive meaning, Ahimsa or non-injury means entire abstinence from causing any pain or harm whatsoever to any living creature, either by thought, word, or deed. Non-injury requires a harmless mind, mouth, and hand. Ahimsa is not mere negative non-injury. It is positive, cosmic love. It is the development of a mental attitude in which hatred is replaced by love. Ahimsa is true sacrifice. Ahimsa is forgiveness. Ahimsa is Sakti (power). Ahimsa is true strength."

 ~ Swami Sivananda


Thoughts for today:

Ahimsa has become a central theme in my life.  I find that it is very important to understand and maintain an attitude of Ahimsa each day, in thoughts, words, and deeds. In raising a daughter as a single parent for many years, I have especially noticed how important it is to try to impart to our children the need for compassion and empathy in our world where it seems there is ever decreasing evidence of it.   Our culture has become so fast-paced and driven by technological advances and personal gains. It is vital that we look at ourselves and the power of our individual roles in creating such a society. We must find a way each day in even the most simple ways to foster compassion and love towards our fellow living beings. I believe that what we put into the world comes back to us, and I, for one, would prefer to have love and compassion coming my way! This is mainly why I am writing this blog and I hope that my posts will provide my readers with ideas and information that can help create a life that is more centered and grounded, and more loving, compassionate, fulfilling, and joyful. Maybe we can each vow to find ways daily to truly absorb and foster the idea of Ahimsa in the world, to love others more truthfully, to forgive others more deeply, to foster peace in ourselves and the world, and to help those in need. Feel free to share anything you did today that was inspired by Ahimsa.

Peace to each of you,

Patricia

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http://www.dlshq.org/teachings/ahimsa.htm