“When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick: every time a stick is thrown, you run after it. Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower. One only throws a stick at a lion once.”
~ Milarepa
“Milarepa (1052-1135) was a great Tibetan Yogi who lived an austere life on the bare hillsides of the Himalayas, eking out an existence on donations and the few plants — principally nettles — that grow in that harsh environment. His name means “The Cotton-Clad One,” and he generally wore just a thin sheet, using the heat generated by meditation practices to keep the fierce Tibetan cold at bay.”
Image Source: Thank you. madamescherzo. Quote Source: Thank you Whiskeyriver via Wildmind.org
Hmm… there’s food for thought (or for the lion).
Yes!
Ah, but it’s so much easier to chase the sticks than it is to look at one’s self…yes?
Bingo. I am a professional stick chaser. All-Pro.
I’m a card carrying member myself.
Love love love this ~ love the photo and the post!
🙂 Thanks…
good one! 🙂
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Great quote and amazing picture of a lion. What a power pose!
Thank you. He is in a power pose Phillipp. 🙂
Just what I needed to hear. Lately I’ve been wearing myself out chasing those darn sticks. Thank you!
🙂 Me too…
My favourite animal, David. Love the quote. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia. King of the Juggle is majestic.
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Great quote David. I get pretty tired myself chasing sticks at times 🙂
Thanks Tina. Me too…
I love this. And perhaps I love it even more cause I’m a Leo. *shrugs* 😉
Yes, of course. This has everything to do with Leo’s! 🙂
FantaSTICK!!
You are quite the Pun-Man-Do today Bro.
Reblogged this on A Mind Divided and commented:
I want to WEAR this, I love it so much
🙂 I should have a tattoo on my forehead.
love this. Gave me a good laugh. Majestic creature the lion. jk
Thanks. Me too. Thanks also for sharing…
Reblogged this on the secret keeper and commented:
Wonderful & funny. just think about it. jk 😎
A beautiful quote David which brings to life our professional stick chasing ways. Sitting quietly is hard work because I have to meet myself and some days that is not a pleasant task.
Yes, Ivon. I fully understand and experience this. Every day. 🙂
I think we each do.
As someone who identifies with everything lioness (except sharp teeth) I too would not want a stick thrown at, or in my direction. I would assume the thrower was just plain rude.
And the, I would trot off into the brush.
Good strategy Lioness!
I don’t understand the quote to clearly, what do they mean by the stick?
Hi David. The stick being a symbol of you being in control of something else (thoughts,feelings,people) rather than you controlling your destiny, thoughts,etc. (This is my interpretation anyway)
what a fantastic picture and a fabulous quote, I am a Leo too and I understand what you are saying to some extent.