Quotes From "Look Into The Stillness" By Donald L. Hicks

If the tree doesn't hug you back, it's not a problem with the tree, it's a problem with your heart. Donald L. Hicks

Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears. Donald L. Hicks

Fears and worries originate in the mind. Love and joy originate from the soul. Donald L. Hicks

Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely. Donald L. Hicks

If you follow your passion, it will lead you to fulfillment. Donald L. Hicks

Life is not something that happens to us, Life happens through us. Donald L. Hicks

Through artistry, imagination not only allows one to express their creativity, but also their soul. Donald L. Hicks

Whether or not you believe in God, He always believes in You! Donald L. Hicks

So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for personal growth. Donald L. Hicks

No church or synagogue pew can produce a higher awareness of God than sitting at the base of a tree and observing His creation. Donald L. Hicks

A single tiny light creates a space where darkness cannot exist. The light vanquishes the darkness. Try as it might, the darkness cannot conquer the light. Donald L. Hicks

Always let your inner light shine. By doing so, you not only light a path for yourself, but also light a way for others. Donald L. Hicks

People can have great riches, but without honesty, they never have true respect. People can have abundant love, but without honesty, they never have real trust. People can have many friends, but without honesty, they never have loyalty. People can have sharp minds, but without honesty, they never have admiration. People can have fame, but without honesty, they never have honor. Without honesty, a person’s light may flicker, but it will never truly shine. Without honesty, people are left with only lies. . Donald L. Hicks

You can either choose to walk in light and love, or run in fear and darkness. But with the latter, you're more likely to fall. Donald L. Hicks

Light always overcomes darkness. Donald L. Hicks

To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wiser. Donald L. Hicks

Love and Fear are polar opposites. Love originates from the soul, while Fear and worries and insecurities originate in the mind. Love is Heavenly, while Fear is Earthly. Love is a gift from Above, Fear is a burden from below. Donald L. Hicks

What is conditional love? Conditional love is an oxymoron. Conditional love is an imposter of love. Conditional love is something other than love, because you cannot conditionalize the un-conditional. Donald L. Hicks

When you show others love, you are shown love. When you give love, you receive love. Donald L. Hicks

If you give, expecting something in return, it's not really giving at all. If you love, expecting something in return, it's not really loving at all. Donald L. Hicks

Make your life a magical journey of Life, encountering Life. Donald L. Hicks

Each truth we find (in life) leads us a step closer to God. Donald L. Hicks

Love is the language that transcends all others. Donald L. Hicks

If you Love all Life you observe, you will observe all Life will Love. Donald L. Hicks

Nature will teach us many lessons if we take the time to visit her classroom. Donald L. Hicks

My path is not a better path, it is simply a different path. Donald L. Hicks

When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls. Donald L. Hicks

Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Donald L. Hicks

Money can take you many places, but imagination can take you anywhere. Donald L. Hicks

You cannot be a positive influence to the “sinners at the table" if you refuse to dine with them. Donald L. Hicks

Every act of kindness is another step up Heaven’s stairway. Donald L. Hicks

When you continually worry about what other people think of you, they own you. Donald L. Hicks

Loving yourself doesn't make you selfish. When done correctly, the exact opposite occurs, because you know that selfish behaviors are negative for your mind, body and spirit. Donald L. Hicks

If you learn from every mistake, you never fail at anything. Donald L. Hicks

So when someone would love to see you fail, forgive them, and draw upon that motivation to succeed. Donald L. Hicks

Until you are conscious of your conscience, you are morally unconscious. Donald L. Hicks

Anger is the mirror image of fear. It begins as fear, and is expressed outwardly as anger. Donald L. Hicks

Don't change your morality for the people around you, change the people around you with your morality. Donald L. Hicks

Your conscience is your morality, expressed. Donald L. Hicks

Truth, most succinctly defined is: That Which Is So. Non-Truth, most succinctly defined is: That Which Is Not So. Donald L. Hicks

Regardless of how far a person runs, a lie will eventually catch up to them. Donald L. Hicks

When someone places more value in saving money, than the value they place in saving Life, they have “misplaced” their values. Donald L. Hicks

What happens to you during Life may seem out of your control; how you perceive each experience, however... good or bad... is totally up to you. Donald L. Hicks

Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down. Donald L. Hicks

Seek to be served, and you become a servant. Seek to serve others, and you become a master. Donald L. Hicks

Happiness and Unhappiness are not things that just happen to you, they are a choice. They are a perspective. Smile, and think about that for a moment. Now smile some more. Not that hard is it? Donald L. Hicks

It's not a question of whether a person's been inspired by God, the only question is, has that person realized it, or not? Donald L. Hicks

Happiness is truly priceless. It costs you nothing. Donald L. Hicks

We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters. Donald L. Hicks