20 Inspirational Quotes to Brighten Your Day and Change Your Perspective on Life

Everything you want to become is within you. All that you need is before you. What you desire is yours if you believe it.

All the quotes you are about to read are from Buddha.

They inspire me to continue my path forward in life towards what I want and desire. His words show me that my happiness and purpose is mine to discover and mine to make.

If you are needing a pick me up, a dose of reality, a loving word then please read and let the words empower the amazing person that you are.

1. “One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world.”

2. “There isn’t enough darkness in the world to snuff out the light of one little candle.”

3. “Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all our teachers, each doing just the right things to help you.”

4. “If you are facing in the right direction, all you need to do is keep on walking.”

6. “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

7. “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

8. “There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.”

9. “Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.”

11. “What you think, you become.”

12. “Remember to take care of yourself. You cannot pour from an empty cup.”

13. “Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy”

14. “Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”

16. "Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill."

17. "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

18. "Do not turn away what is given you, nor reach out for what is given to others, lest you disturb your quietness."

19. "Nothing is forever except change."

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A Short History of Buddha

Buddha was a man, born a prince, sheltered from the suffering of the world, only to enjoy life’s pleasures. Before he became known as The Buddha, he was called Prince Siddhartha.

At the age of 29 he started to explore life outside the palace walls. In his city one day he saw the people suffering and dying, he became confused at how the world could be so cruel. He saw another man, a monk who seemed at peace and happy, he was so curious as to how the man could be this way with the sadness and suffering around him.

He wanted to learn how to be a man like him, who could find peace and happiness in a world that looked so bleak. From that point his life took a road towards finding true enlightenment. He left the glitter and gold behind to seek a life outside the privileges he was born into.

Throughout his journeys he suffered, starved, and nearly died. He came out stronger on the other side, having reached true enlightenment under a sacred fig tree, known by many other names such as bodhi and peepul tree.

After this he taught many people, had many followers, and taught all he had learned through his meditations and suffering. His teachings and life inspired millions of people and continues to do so today.