Ratana Sutta

Yânîdha bhûtâni samâgatâni - bhummâni vâ yâ niva antalikkhê

Sabbêva bhûtâ sumanâ bhavantû - athôpi sakkacca sunantu bhâsitam.

Tasmâhi bhûtâni sâmêtha sabbê - mettam karôtha mânusiya pajâya,
Divâ ca rattô ca haranti yê balim - tasmâhi nê rakkhatha appamattâ.

Yam kinci vittam idha vâ huram vâ - saggêsu vâ yam ratanam panitam,
Nano samam atthi tathâgatena - idampi buddhê ratanam panîtam,
Êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Khayam virâgam amatam panîtam - yadajjhagâ sakkyamunî samâhito,
Na têna dhammena samatthi kinci - idampi dhammê ratanam panîtam
Êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Yambuddha settho parivannayî sucim - samâdhi mânam tarikañña mâhu
Samâdhinâ têna samô na vijjati - idampi dhammê ratanam panîtam
Êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.
Ye puggalâ attha satam pasatthâ - cattâri êtâni yugâni honti,
Te dakkhineyyâ sugatassa sâvakâ - êtêsu dinnâni mahapphalâni,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Ye suppa yuttâ manasâ dalhêna - nikkamino gôtama sâsanamhi
Te patti pattâ amatam vigayha - laddhâ mudhâ nibbutim bhunjamânâ
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Yathinda khîlo pathavim sito siyâ - catubbhi vâtêbhi asampa kampiyo,
Tathûpamam sappurisam vadâmi -- yô ariya saccâni avecca passati,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Yê ariya saccâni vibhâvayanti - gambhira paññnêna sudêsitâni,
Kincâpi tê honti bhusappamattâ - na te bhavam attamam âdiyanti,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Sahâvassa dassana sampadâya - tayassu dhammâ jahitâ bhavanti,
Sakkâya ditthi vicikicchitam ca -- silabbatam vâpi yadatthi kinci,
Catûhapâye hi ca vippamutto - Chacâbhi thânâni abhabbo kâtum,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Kincâpi sô kammam karôti pâpakam - kâyêna vâcâ udacêtasâ vâ,
Abhabbo sô tassa paticchâdâya - abhabbatâ ditta padassa vuttâ,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Vanappagumbê yathâ phussitaggê - gimhâna mâsê pathamasmin gimhe,
Tathûpamam dhamma varam adêsayi -- nibbânagâmin paramam hitâya,
Idampi buddhê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Varô varaññû varadô varâharo - anuttarô dhamma varam adêsayi,
Idampi buddhê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Khinam purânam navam netthi sambhavam - viratta cittâ âyatike bhavasmim,
Te khina bijâ avirulhicchandâ - nibbanti dhirâ yathâ yam padipo
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.

Yânîdha bhûtâni samâgatani -- bhummani vâ yâniva antalikkhe,
Tathâgatam dêva manussa pûjitam- Buddham namasâma suvatthi hotu.

Yânîdha bhûtâni samâgatani -- bhummani vâ yâniva antalikkhe,
Tathâgatam dêva manussa pûjitam - Dhammam namassâma suvatthi hotu.

Yânîdha bhûtâni samâgatani -- bhummani vâ yâniva antalikkhe,
Tathâgatam dêva manussa pûjitam - Sangham namassâma suvatthi hotu.

Translation - The Jewel Discourse

This Discourse was delivered by the Buddha in the city of Vesali whose citizens appealed to the Buddha for help, being afflicted by famine, pestilenee and disturbances from evil spirits. As a mark of protection for the people of Vesali, the Buddha delivered this discourse after which the evil spirits were exorcised and the pestilence subsided.

Whatever beings are here assembled, whether terrestrial or celestial, may they all be happy!
Moreover may they attentively listen to my words!

Accordingly give good heed, all ye beings! Show your love to the human beings who, day and night, bring offerings to you. Wherefore guard them zealously.

Whatever treasure there be either here or in the world beyond, or whatever precious jewel in the precious jewel. By this truth may there be happiness!

The tranquil Sage of the Sakyas realised that Cessation, Passion-free, Immortality Supreme.
There is nought comparable with the Dhamma. Verily, in the Dhamma is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

That Sanctity praised by the Buddha Supreme is described as "concentration without interruption. There is nought like that Concentration. Verily, in the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth may there be happiness!

Those Eight Individuals, praised by the virtuous, constitute four pairs. They, the worthy of offerings, the disciples of the Welcome One, - to these gifts given yield abundant fruit. 

Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

With steadfast mind, applying themselves thoroughly in the Dispensation of Gotama, exempt (from passion), they have attained to "that which should be attained", and, plunging into the Deathless, they enjoy Peace obtained without price.
Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.

By this truth may there be happiness!
Just as a firm post, sunk in the earth, cannot be shaken by the four winds; even so do I declare him to be a righteous person who thoroughly perceives the Noble Truths. 

Verily, in the Sangha is the precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

Those who comprehend clearly the Noble Truths, well taught by Him of wisdom deep, do not, however exceeding heedless they may be, undergo an eighth birth. 

Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

For him with the acquisition of Insight, three conditions come to nought - namely, self-illusion, doubt, and indulgence in (wrongful) rites and ceremonies, should there be any. From the four states of misery, he is absolutely freed, and is incapable of committing the six heinous crimes. 

Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

Whatever evil deed he does, whether by deed, word or thought, he is incapable of hiding it; for it hath been said that such an act is impossible for one who has seen the Path. 

Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

Like unto the woodland groves with blossomed tree tops in the first heat of the summer season, hath the sublime doctrine, that leads to Nibbana, been taught for the Highest Good. 

Verily, in the Buddha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness.

The unrivalled Excellent One, the Knower, the Giver, and the Bringer of the Excellent has expounded the excellent Doctrine. 

Verily, in the Buddha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

Their past is extinct, a fresh becoming there is not, their minds are not attached to a future birth, their desires grow not - those wise ones go out even as this lamp. 

Verily, in the Sangha is this precious jewel.
By this truth may there be happiness!

We beings here assembled, whether terrestrial or celestial, salute the Accomplished Buddha, honoured by gods and men. May there be happiness!

We beings here assembled, whether terrestrial or celestial, salute the Accomplished Dhamma, honoured by gods and men. May there be happiness!

We beings here assembled, whether terrestrial or celestial, salute the Accomplished Sangha, honoured by gods and men. May there be happiness!

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Maha Mangala Sutta

Êvam mê suttam êkam samayam bhagavâ Sâvatthiyam viharati Jêtavanê Anâthapindikassa ârâmê,
atha kho aññatarâ dêvatâ abhikkantaya rattiyâ abhikanta vannâ kêvalakappam Jêtavanam bhâsetvâ, yêna bhagavâ tênupasamkami. Upasam kamitvâ bhagavantam abhivâdetvâ êkamantam atthâsi. Êkamantam thitâ kho sâ dêvatâ bhagavantam gâthâya ajjhabhâsi. 

Bahû dêvâ manussâ ca mangalâni acintayum
Âkankhamânâ sotthânam brûhi mangala muttamam.


Asêvanâ ca bâlânam panditânam ca sêvanâ
Pûjâ ca pûjaniyânam êtam mangala muttamam


Patirûpa dêsa vâso ca pubbê ca kata puññatâ
Atta sammâ panidhi ca êtam mangala muttamam


Bâhu saccam ca sippan ca vinayo ca susikkhito
Subhasitâ ca yâ vâcâ êtam mangala muttamam


Mâtâ pitu upâtthanam puttadârassa sangaho
Anâkulâ ca kammantâ êtam mangala muttamam


Dânam ca dhamma cariyâ ca ñâtakanam ca sangaho
Anavajjâni kammâni êtam mangala muttamam


Ârati virati pâpâ majjapânâ ca saññamo
Appamâdo ca dhammêsu êtam mangala muttamam


Gâravo ca nivâto ca santutthi ca kataññutâ
Kâlêna dhamma savanam êtam mangala muttamam


Khanti ca sôvacassatâ samanânam ca dassanam
Kâlêna dhamma sâkacchâ êtam mangala muttamam


Tapô ca brahman cariyam ca ariya saccâ na dassanam
Nibbâna sacchi kiriyâ ca êtam mangala muttamam


Phutthassa lôka dhammêhi cittam yassa na kampati
Asokam virajam khêmam êtam mangala muttamam


êtâdisâni katvâna sabbattha maparâjitâ
Sabbhattha sotthim gacchanti tam têsam mangala muttamanti.

Translation: Discourse on Blessings
Thus have I heard: On one occasion the Exalted One was dwelling at the monastery of Anathapindika, in Jeta's Grove, near Savatthi. Now when the night was far spent, a certain deity, whose surpassing splendour illuminated the entire Jeta Grove, came to the presence of the Exalted One, and, drawing near, respectfully saluted Him and stood at one side. Standing thus, he addressed the Exalted One in verse:
Many deities and men, yearning after good, have pondered on Blessings. Pray, tell me the Highest Blessing!


Not to associate with fools, to associate with the wise, and to honour those who are worthy of honour - this is the Highest Blessing.

To reside in a suitable locality, to have done meritorious actions in the past, and to set oneself in the right course - this is the Highest Blessing.


Vast-learning, perfect handicraft, a highly trained discipline, and pleasant speech
- this is the Highest Blessing.


The support of father and mother, the cherishing of wife and children, and peaceful occupations - this is the Highest Blessing.


Liberality, righteous conduct, the helping of relatives, and blameless actions
- this is the Highest Blessing.


To cease and abstain from evil, forbearance with respect to intoxicants, and steadfastness in virtue - this is the Highest Blessing.


Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and the opportune hearing of the Dhamma
- this is the Highest Blessing.


Patience, obedience, sight of the Samanas (Sanctified Ones), and religious discussions at due seasons - this is the Highest Blessing.


Self Control, Holy Life, perception of the Noble Truths, and the realisation of Nibbana
- this is the Highest Blessing.


He whose mind does not flutter by contact with worldly contingencies, Sorrowless, Stainless, and Secure - this is the Highest Blessing.


To them, fulfilling matters such as these, every-where invincible, in every way moving happily - these are the Highest Blessings. 

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Karaniya Metta Sutta

KARANIYA METTA SUTTA

Karaniya mattha kusalena,

Yan tam santam padam abhi-samecca;

Sakko uju ca suhuju ca,

Suvaco cassa mudu anatimani.

Santussako ca subharo ca,

Appakicco ca sallahukavutti;

Santindriyo ca nipako ca,

Appagabbho kulesu ananu giddho.

Na ca khuddam samacare kinci,

Yena vinnu pare upavadeyyum;

Sukhino va khemino hontu,

Sabbe satta bhavantu sukhitatta:

Ye keci panabhut'atthi,

Tasa va thavara va anavasesa;

Digha va ye mahanta va,

Majjima rassaka anukathula

Dittha va ye ca adittha,

Ye ca dure vasanti avidure;

Bhuta va sambhavesi va,

Sabbe satta bhavantu sukitatta.

Na paro pararam nikubbetha,

Natimannetha katthaci nam kinci;

Byarosana patighasanna,

Nannamannassa dukkhamiccheyya.

Mata yatha niyam puttam

Ayusa ekaputtamanurakkhe;

Evampi sabbabhutesu

Manasambhavaye aparimanam.

Mettanca sabbalokasmim

Mansambhavaye aparimanam;

Uddham adho ca tiriyanca,

Asambham averam asapattam.

Titthancaram nisinno va,

Sayano va yavatassa vigatamiddho;

Etam satim adhittheyya,

Brahmam etam viharam idha-mahu.

Ditthinca anupagamma,

Silava dassanena sampanno;

Kamesu vineyya gedham,

Na hi jatu gabbhaseyyam puna-reti ti.

Quote: Karaniya Metta Sutta (terjemahan)

Inilah yang harus dilaksanakan

oleh mereka-mereka yang tekun dalam kebaikan.

Dan telah mencapai ketenangan bathin.

Ia harus pandai, jujur, sangat jujur.

Rendah hati, lemah lembut, tiada sombong.

Merasa puas, mudah dirawat

Tiada sibuk, sederhana hidupnya

Tenang indrianya, selalu waspada

Tahu malu, tidak melekat pada keluarga

Tak berbuat kesalahan walaupun kecil

yang dapat dicela oleh para Bijaksana.

Hendaklah ia selalu berpikir:

"Semoga semua makhluk sejahtera dan damai,

semoga semua makhluk berbahagia"

Makhluk apapun juga

Baik yang lemah atau yang kuat tanpa kecuali

Yang panjang atau yang besar

yang sedang, pendek, kurus atau gemuk

Yang terlihat atau tidak terlihat

Yang jauh maupun yang dekat

Yang telah terlahir atau yang akan dilahirkan

Semoga semuanya berbahagia

Jangan menipu orang lain

Atau menghina siapa saja,

Janganlah karena marah dan benci

Mengharapkan orang lain mendapat celaka

Bagaikan seorang ibu mempertaruhkan nyawanya

Untuk melindungi anaknya yang tunggal

Demikianlah terhadap semua makhluk

Dipancarkannya pikiran kasih sayang tanpa batas

Hendaknya pikiran kasih sayang

Dipancarkannya ke seluruh penjuru alam,

ke atas, ke bawah, dan ke sekeliling

Tanpa rintangan, tanpa benci, atau permusuhan

Sewaktu berdiri, berjalan, atau duduk

Atau berbaring sesaat sebelum tidur

Ia tekun mengembangkan kesadaran ini

Yang dinamakan "Kediaman Brahma"

Tidak berpegang pada pandangan yang salah

Tekun dalam sila dan memiliki kebijaksanaan,

Hingga bathinnya bersih dari segala nafsu indria

Maka ia tak akan lahir lagi dalam rahim manapun juga 

THE BUDDHA'S WORDS ON LOVING KINDNESS

This is what should be done

By one who is skilled in goodness,

And who knows the path of peace:

Let them be able and upright,

Straightforward and gentle in speech.

Humble and not conceited,

Contented and easily satisfied.

Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.

Peaceful and calm, and wise and skilful,

Not proud and demanding in nature.

Let them not do the slightest thing

That the wise would later reprove.

Wishing: In gladness and in safety,

May all beings be at ease.

Whatever living beings there may be;

Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,

The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,

The seen and the unseen,

Those living near and far away,

Those born and to-be-born

May all beings be at ease.

Let none deceive another,

Or despise any being in any state.

Let none through anger or ill-will

Wish harm upon another.

Even as a mother protects with her life

Her child, her only child,

So with a boundless heart

Should one cherish all living beings;

Radiating kindness over the entire world:

Spreading upwards to the skies,

And downwards to the depths;

Outwards and unbounded,

Freed from hatred and ill-will.

Whether standing or walking,

seated or lying down

Free from drowsiness,

One should sustain this recollection.

This is said to be the sublime abiding.

By not holding to fixed views,

The pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision,

Being freed from all sense desires,

Is not born again into this world.

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Do It Before Tomorrow Comes

If you’re mad with someone,and nobody’s there to fix the situation…You fix it .
Maybe today, that person still wants to be your friend .
And if u don’t, tomorrow can be too late .

If you’re in love with somebody ,but that person doesn’t know… tell her/him.
Maybe today, that person is also in love with you .
And if you don’t say it,tomorrow can be too late .

If you really want to kiss somebody… kiss her/him.
Maybe that person wants a kiss from you, too .
And if you don’t kiss her/him today, tomorrow can be too late .

If you still love a person that you think has forgotten you… tell her/him.
Maybe that person have always loved you.
And if you don’t tell her/him today , tomorrow can be too late.

If you need a hug of someone…ask her/him for it.
Maybe they need it more than you do.
And if you don’t ask for it today, tomorrow can be too late.

If you really have friends who you appreciate… tell them.
Maybe they appreciate you as well.
That if you don’t and they leave or go far away today , tomorrow can be too late.

If you love your parents, and never had the chance to show them…do it .
Maybe you have them there to show them how you feel.
That if you don’t and they leave today , then tomorrow can be too late.

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The Greatest Pain In Life

The greatest pain in life
is not to die,
but to be ignored.
To lose the person you love so much
to another who doesn’t care at all.
To have someone you care so about so
much throw a party…
and not tell you about it.
When your favorite person on earth
neglects to invite you to his graduation.
To have people think that you don’t care.

The greatest pain in life,
is not to die,
but to be forgotten.
To be left in the dust after another’s great achievement.
To never get a call from a friend, just saying “hi”.
When you show someone your innermost thoughts
and they laugh in your face.
For friends to always be
too busy to console you
when you need someone to lift your spirits.
When it seems like the only person who cares about you,
is you.

Life is full of pain,
but does it ever get better?
Will people ever care about each other,
and make time for those who are in need?
Each of us has a part to play
in this great show we call life.
Each of us has a duty to mankind
to tell our friends we love them.
If you do not care about your friends
you will not be punished.
You will simply be ignored…
forgotten…
as you have done to others.

This poem was written by a young girl who committed suicide some years ago. Perhaps if the people surrounding her had shown a little more love, and had paid more attention to her, her death could have been prevented. Remember that when going through life, you can’t judge a sad, lonely, or suicidal person by their facial expression. You need to get to know each person you come in contact with, cherish your friendship with them, and show them that you care.

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The Truth About Failure

01 Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure… …it does mean you haven’t succeeded yet.

02 Failure doesn’t mean you have accomplished nothing… …it does mean you have learned something.

03 Failure doesn’t mean you have been a fool… …it does mean you had a lot of faith.

04 Failure doesn’t mean you have been disgraced… …it does mean you were willing to try.

05 Failure doesn’t mean you don’t have it… …it does mean you have to do something in a different way.

06 Failure doesn’t mean you are inferior… …it does mean you are not perfect.

07 Failure doesn’t mean you’ve wasted your life… …it does mean you’ve a reason to start afresh.

08 Failure doesn’t mean you should give up… …it does mean you should try harder.

09 Failure doesn’t mean you’ll never make it… …it does mean it will take a little longer.

10 Failure doesn’t mean God has abandoned you… …it does mean God has a better idea!

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Berhentilah Mengeluh

Coba renungkan penyampaian ini sebelum Anda mulai mengeluhkan berbagai hal yang terjadi dalam hidup Anda…

01]. Hari ini sebelum Anda mengatakan kata-kata yang tidak baik,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang tidak dapat berbicara sama sekali

02]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang rasa dari makanan yang Anda santap,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang tidak punya apapun untuk dimakan.

03]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tidak punya apa-apa
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang meminta-minta di jalanan.

04]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh bahwa Anda buruk,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang berada pada tingkat yang terburuk di dalam hidupnya.

05]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang suami atau istri Anda,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang memohon kepada Tuhan untuk diberikan teman hidup.

06]. Hari ini sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang hidup Anda,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang meninggal terlalu cepat.

07]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang anak-anak Anda
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang sangat ingin mempunyai anak tetapi dirinya mandul.

08]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang rumah Anda yang kotor karena pembantu tidak mengerjakan tugasnya, Pikirkan tentang orang-orang yang tinggal dijalanan.

09]. Sebelum Anda mengeluh tentang jauhnya Anda telah menyetir,
Pikirkan tentang seseorang yang menempuh jarak yang sama dengan berjalan.

10]. Dan di saat Anda lelah dan mengeluh tentang pekerjaan Anda,
Pikirkan tentang pengangguran,orang-orang cacat yang berharap mereka mempunyai pekerjaan seperti anda.

11]. Sebelum Anda menunjukkan jari dan menyalahkan orang lain,
ingatlah bahwa tidak ada seorangpun yang tidak berdosa,,,

12]. Kita semua menjawab kepada Sang Pencipta
Dan ketika Anda sedang bersedih dan hidupmu dalam kesusahan, tersenyum dan berterima kasihlah kepada Tuhan bahwa Anda masih hidup !

a. Life is a gift

b. Live it…

c. Enjoy it…

d. Celebrate it…

e. And fulfill it.

13]. Cintai orang lain dengan perkataan dan perbuatanmu

14]. Cinta diciptakan tidak untuk disimpan atau disembunyikan

15]. Anda tidak mencintai seseorang karena dia cantik atau tampan,
Mereka cantik/tampan karena Anda mencintainya,,,

16]. It’s true you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,
but it’s also true You don’t know what you’ve been missing until it arrives!!!

Jadi……..berhentilah mengeluh, hadapilah manis pahitnya hidup dengan bersyukur.

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If Someone Love You

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
tidak bisa memberikan alasan mengapa ia mencintaimu
Dia hanya tau, di mata dia, kamulah satu satunya.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
sebenarnya selalu membuatmu
marah / gila / jengkel / stress
Tapi ia tidak pernah tau hal bodoh apa yang sudah ia lakukan,
Karma semua yang ia lakukan adalah untuk kebaikanmu.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
jarang memujimu, tetapi di dalam hatinya kamu adalah
yang terbaik, hanya ia yang tau.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
akan marah – marah atau mengeluh jika kamu
tidak membalas pesannya atau telponnya,
karna ia peduli dan ia tidak ingin sesuatu terjadi ke kamu.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
hanya menjatuhkan air matanya di hadapanmu.
Ketika kamu mencoba untuk menghapus air matanya,
kamu telah menyentuh hatinya, dimana hatinya selalu
berdegup / berdenyut / bergetar untuk kamu.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
akan mengingat setiap kata yang kamu ucapkan
Bahkan yang tidak sengaja dan ia akan selalu
menggunakan kata – kata itu tepat waktunya.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
Tidak akan memberikan janji apapun dengan mudah,
karna ia tidak mau mengingkari janjinya.
Ia ingin kamu untuk mempercayainya n
ia ingin memberikan hidup yang paling bahagia n
aman selama – lamanya.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
selalu memberitahumu untuk tidak berpikir lebih banyak.
Karna ia sudah merencanakan semuanya untuk mu,
ia ingin memberikan kehidupan yang terbaik di masa mendatang.
Ia ingin memberikanmu suatu kejutan,
percayalah dia dapat melakukannya.

Seseorang yang menyayangi kamu,
mungkin tidak bisa mengingat kejadian / kesempatan
istimewa seperti perayaan hari ulang tahunnya,
tapi ia tau bahwa setiap detik yang ia lalui
ia menyayangi kamu, tidak peduli hari apakah hari ini.

Seseorang yang benar – benar menyayangi kamu,
akan merasa bahwa sesuatu yang harus di katakan
hanya sekali saja,
karna ia berpikir bahwa kamu telah mengerti dirinya.
Jika berkata terlalu banyak, ia akan merasa
bahwa tidak ada yang akan membuatnya bahagia / tersenyum.

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May You Always Feel Loved

Author Unknown

May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand.

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with optimism and courage.

Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone.

May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace.

May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.

Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

Teach love to those who know hate, and let that love embrace you as you go into the world.

May the teaching of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them.

Remember, those whose lives you have touched and who have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.

May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.

Find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around you.

Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way.

What you may feel you lack in one regard may be more than compensated for in another.

What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future.

May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.

Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on an other’s judgments of your accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

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Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have
everything you desire
If you did, what would there be
to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn

Be thankful for the difficult times
During those times you grow

Be thankful for your limitations,
Because they give you opportunities for
improvement

Be thankful for each new challenge,
Because it will build your strength and character

Be thankfulfor your mistakes,
they will teach you valuable lessons

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made an effort

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things
A life of rich fulfilment comes to those
who are also thankful for the setbacks

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they will become your blessings.

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One Thing to Never Forget

Your presence, is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be, what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you, are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.

So many dreams, are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important, to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy, than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.

Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember, that a little love goes a long way.
Remember, that a lot of love goes forever.
Remember, that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures, are people… together.
Realize, that it’s never too late.

Do ordinary things, in a extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time, to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget….
For even a day….
How very special you are.

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The Power Of Positive Attitude

Final Prajnanta

Sikap atau dalam bahasa Inggrisnya attitude diyakini merupakan modal utama kesuksesan seseorang. William Clement Stone (4 Mei 1902 - 3 September 2002), seorang pengusaha sukses dan penulis buku pengembangan diri mengatakan bahwa " There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." (Ada sedikit perbedaan pada manusia, tetapi perbedaan kecil ini menyebabkan perbedaan yang besar. Perbedaan kecil itu adalah sikap. Perbedaan besarnya adalah apakah sikap ini positif atau negative.) Orang yang mempunyai sikap positif cenderung orangnya antusias dan selalu optimis, sebaliknya orang yang selalu bersikap negatif cenderung kurang antusias dan menjadi pesimis.

Suatu penelitian di Universitas Standford, menyimpulkan bahwa kesuksesan ditentukan oleh 87.5% attutude atau sikap dan hanya 12.5% karena kemampuan akademik seseorang. Jadi jika anda mempunyai kemampuan akademik rata-rata janganlah kecewa hati. Demikian pula jika tindakan pendidikan anda saat ini belum optimal, jangan merasa takut tidak akan sukses karena kesuksesan lebih ditentukan oleh sikap.

Sikap Optimis vs Pesimis

Dalam kehidupan di sekitar kita selalu terdapat orang-orang yang pesimis dan orang-orang yang optimis. Biasanya mayoritas orang adalah pesimis. Kata-kata yang sering diucapkan orang pesimis adalah :

- Ah, saya nggak mampu ...

- Nggak berani ah mencoba tantangan itu ....

Sementara orang-orang optimis akan selalu mengatakan :

- Saya siap menerima tantangan apa pun yang diberikan!

- Saya harus sukses!

Apa yang menyebabkan orang-orang berperilaku pesimis? Faktor lingkungan, kurang percaya diri dan trauma kegagalan di masa lalu merupakan penyebab yang sering timbul yang menyebabkan orang menjadi pesimis. Jika kita hidup di lingkungan yang serba pesimis maka akan menggerus sikap kita yang optimis. Terkadang kita mematikan "hero" di dalam diri kita sebelum kita maju bertanding.

Orang yang kurang percaya diri akan selalu bersifat pesimis menanggapi suatu peluang. "Ah ...mana mungkin saya anak seorang petani kok berani-beraninya bermimpi untuk sukses..." Inilah contoh sikap pesimis. Kegagalan di masa lalu menyebabkan orang menjadi pesimis. Jika seseorang gagal dalam suatu tes penerimaan pegawai di suatu kantor, maka dia akan pesimis untuk diterima di tes-tes penerimaan pegawai berikutnya.

Orang yang optimis akan selalu percaya tentang masa depannya. Orang yang positif akan melihat kehidupan kita pada intinya terdiri dari 10% fakta dan 90% bagaimana kita menyikapi fakta-fakta tersebut. Orang yang optimis melihat kegagalan sebagai sesuatu yang wajar - sebagai fakta (10%). Jika persiapan lebih bagus, maka orang yang optimis akan selalu percaya bahwa kesuksesan akan datang setelah kita berjuang tidak kenal lelah - sebagai sikap (90%). Orang yang pesimis akan melihat kegagalan sebagi hal yang mutlak, sudah nasib - sebagai fakta (10%). Kegagalan dianggap karena terjadi ketidak adilan (menyalahkan keadaan) dan jika kita mencoba satu kesempatan lagi pasti juga gagal (pasrah) - sebagai sikap (90%).

Orang-orang pesimis akan menutup mata jika melihat ada setitik cahaya di dalam kegelapan, sementara orang-orang optimis akan membuat cahaya tersebut menerangi kegelapannya. Coba amati ikan di lautan. Mereka hidup di lingkungan perairan asin. Namun jika kita memakan dagingnya maka rasa dangingnya akan tetap tawar. Apa yang bisa kita pelajari dari hal ini? Meskipun lingkungan kita selalu pesimis, bukan berarti kita harus menjadi orang pesimis juga. Justru kesempatan buat kita untuk memberi contoh yang baik menjadi manusia yang optimis.

Gill Stern mengatakan bahwa "Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute." (Baik sikap optimis maupun pesimis sama-sama berkontribusi dalam kehisupan kita. Orang yang optimis menemukan pesawat udara, sementara yang pesimis dengan parasut). Henry Truman mengatakan bahwa "A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." (Orang yang pesimis adalah orang yang membuat kesulitan pada kesempatan yang dia peroleh, sementara orang optimis adalah orang yang membuat kesempatan di tengah kesulitan yang dihadapi.)

Bayangkan jika anda seorang dokter yang sedang menangani pasien yang sakit parah. Ada 2 sikap yang bisa lakukan yaitu :

- Memberi tahu pasien kalau penyakitnya sudah kronis dan percuma untuk diobati karena hanya menghambur-hamburkan biaya dan lebih baik pasien tinggal di rumah saja atau :

- Mengatakan kepada pasien bahwa penyakitnya bisa disembuhkan, hanya berilah kepercayaan kepada dokter untuk menanganinya

Sikap mana yang anda ambil? Mengapa? Inilah terkadang "berbohong yang baik" juga diperlukan. Jika pasien diberitahu kalau penyakitnya bisa disembuhkan maka pasien akan mempunyai semangat hidup lebih tinggi. Semangat hidup yang tinggi sudah 50% menyembuhkan penyakit tersebut. Apakah anda setuju?

Change Your Attitude!

Suatu ketika anda diberitahu bahwa anak muda seusia anak anda yang akan menjadi atasan anda. Apa sikap anda? Banyak orang yang memperlakukan atasan barunya sebagai "anak ingusan", anak bawang yang sangat mujur. Ingat seseorang ditunjuk perusahaan menempati posisi tertentu karena prestasi bukan karena alasan lain. Jadi jika awalnya anda kurang respek ke atasan anda, ubahlah sikap anda! Tunjukkan anda mampu bekerjasama bahkan membantu atasan anda mensukseskan program kerjanya!

Jika kita sadar kita bersikap negatif kemudian berusaha mengubahnya ke sikap positif adalah hal yang sangat baik walau untuk itu memerlukan waktu cukup lama. Namun harus diingat bahwa mengubah sikap memerlukan suatu proses yang tidak instan. Scott Hamilton mengatakan bahwa "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." (Satu-satunya cacat dalam hidup adalah mempunyai sikap negatif). Sikap negatif akan cenderung merusak diri sendiri dan orang lain. Sikap positif akan memudahkan kita bergaul dengan orang lain. Sikap positif akan memudahkan kita berinteraksi dengan siapapun juga. Bukankah salah satu bentuk kesuksesan jika kita bisa bekerja sama dengan siapapun?

Salam hangat,

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