Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)

19. Always do your best.

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 10:46 AM

Apr 2012

Toltec wisdom, one of the four agreements with yourself. Your best will not be the same very day. You may be tired or sick, in which case your best will be much less than on a day when you are rested and filled with energy. But always do the best you can in any given moment.

Right Action. Buddhism, one step of the 8-fold path.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

25 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Wise words for these times [View all] OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 OP

Wonderful thoughts for the day... Pholus Apr 2012 #1

Always the thoughtful and compassionate one. mmonk Apr 2012 #2

Not always... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #21

Most of the time. mmonk Apr 2012 #24

Sounds linke a lot of not really getting anywhere. snappyturtle Apr 2012 #3

No, that's not what he's saying at all. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #4

I agree with the sentiment, but I think the larger problem is that most of the population can't HiPointDem Apr 2012 #5

I couldn't agree more (I think...lol) OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #6

Fighting the lies and trying to spread the truth = fighting. If no one's going to join your crusade HiPointDem Apr 2012 #8

It is astounding, appalling, and many more adjectives. :( OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #10

I'm not necessarily talking about people with a right-wing point of view. I know plenty of nice HiPointDem Apr 2012 #17

Absolutely...I agree. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #18

100% nt raouldukelives Apr 2012 #23

Get real....we've been doing that. Sorry I guess snappyturtle Apr 2012 #9

Hmmm...perhaps I'm not communicating well. OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #11

I got it when you first posted it lunatica Apr 2012 #14

Thank you. And the quote in your signature... OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #15

Well, I'll agree with that! We need to do both. nt snappyturtle Apr 2012 #25

That is my own attitude precisely, thanks!!! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #7

Good for you, Odin2005! OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #22

Wise words blueml Apr 2012 #12

Welcome to DU, blueml! OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #13

hopefully marshall gaines Apr 2012 #16

Always do your best. magical thyme Apr 2012 #19

Speaking of wise words, I love The Four Agreements OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #20