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Tag Archives: Chin-Ning Chu
BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, May 22nd, 2024 by Chin Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Self-observation is essential for self-growth. You must first understand the motives for your own actions in order to understand others. It is especially important to look within yourself in times of great distress and misfortune. If you can succeed in … Continue reading
Posted in Self-observation
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Most of the things we want think we want come at the price of leaving behind our familiar life and venturing into the unknown. Every time we accomplish something and move ahead, we have to exchange the known conditions of … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Success
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 19th, 2023 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“When drastic change and chaos occur in your life, a very effective antidote is inactivity. During the period of chaos, when everything you attempt to do to remedy a situation backfires, or you have to undo everything that has been … Continue reading
Posted in Change
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 27th, 2023 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“The path to wealth is not to chase money for its own sake, but to understand and develop your own intrinsic talents and inclinations. You must seek a livelihood that allows you to do what you were intended to do … Continue reading
Posted in Doing What You Love, Money
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 28th, 2022 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“If you do not consider yourself the most positive person you have ever known, don’t worry. The secret is that most of the perky people lie about how positive they are. Even the best of motivational teachers, speakers, or authors … Continue reading
Posted in Death
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 7th, 2022 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“As we grow older, it becomes apparent that to defer constantly to others and seek their approval is not the most efficient way to get ahead. Yet, most of us continue with this ineffective behavior. Sometimes, we experiment with selfishness … Continue reading
Posted in Ponder on This Daily Inspiration
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 30th, 2022 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“For most of us, whether our desires are tangible or intangible objects, noble or ignoble pursuits, one thing is certain – we want to obtain them immediately. We are like young infants who demand our milk bottles with great urgency. … Continue reading
Posted in Divine Timing
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Dan Fogelberg, The Wild Places, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, March 17th, 2022 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“All good things come to those who strive with patience: our sense of self-limitation did not form overnight. Thus, we require patience to readjust our course. A good phrase from the ancient Chinese elucidates this point; “Dripping water, in time, … Continue reading
Posted in Patience
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Mahatma Gandhi, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“Many teachers preach that you must do what you love, then you will be very good at your job. This is only part of the story. Most people have not reached a clear state of realizing exactly what they love … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Doing What You Love
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Rabindranath Tagore, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 12th, 2021 by Chin-Ning Chu in THICK FACE, BLACK HEART
“Extraordinary people don’t care what others think of them. They do well in getting what they want because they are unencumbered by others’ opinions. However, most people have been conditioned to be affected by the opinions of others. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment, Self-worth
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 28th, 2015 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“The most profound knowledge is often only available through direct perception and experience. Words alone are never sufficient to explain such mysteries. Understanding the nature of fear and how to take control of it is of great importance in our … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, Oneness
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 5th, 2015 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Fear does not have to be destructive. If we learn to respect fear and channel the emotion of fear for a higher purpose, it will benefit us. Just think: if you never experience any fear, it is probably because you … Continue reading
Posted in Fear
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Styx, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, October 27th, 2014 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“When one’s duty is performed with a sense of detachment, the very work performed becomes a sacrifice and therefore a worship to our Maker. What do I mean by detachment? Because we are made of flesh, it is necessary to … Continue reading
Posted in Detachment, Work
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 7th, 2014 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Self-observation is essential for self-growth. You must first understand the motives for your own actions in order to understand others. It is especially important to look within yourself in times of great distress and misfortune. If you can succeed in … Continue reading
Posted in Self-observation
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 22nd, 2013 by Ching Ning Chu in THICK FACE BLACK HEART
“Most of the things we want think we want come at the price of leaving behind our familiar life and venturing into the unknown. Every time we accomplish something and move ahead, we have to exchange the known conditions of … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Success
Tagged Chin-Ning Chu, Thick Face Black Heart
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