Quotes from Rasheed Ogunlaru

The mind defines, decides, doubts and divides - only the heart truly binds.

The world is already yours - why try to conquer it?

Intelligence is just one dimension of ability. Don't limit yourself to it. Open up to instinct, intuition, creativity and thus possibility

While you'll feel compelled to charge forward it's often a gentle step back that will reveal to you where you and what you truly seek.

People will ask you the question 'how is life treating you?' But my question is 'how are you treating life?' On that your happiness rests

Sooner or later everything will turn to dust - except love

How you look it is pretty much how you'll see it

To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires & drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart.

All the tools, techniques and technology in the world are nothing without the head, heart and hands to use them wisely, kindly and mindfully

Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.

Your life - and all lives - will be richer if lived with a open, loving heart rather than a closed, fearful mind

Only the foolish would think that wisdom is something to keep locked in a drawer. Only the fearful would feel empowerment is something best kept to oneself, or the few, and not shared with all.

There's little growth and progression without learning and reflection

Sharpen and trust your judgement: learn when spending is a shrewd investment and when it is merely an indulgence

Success is simply the wisdom born out of so called failures

You may wonder why so many of my quotes - and all my work - is about love, compassion and inner peace? Because life is nothing, empty, bereft without these things.

Enlightenment is not about attaining a ultimate level of intelligence or intellect. It is regained by shedding all the ideas, illusion and binds thrust on you and that you then so readily accrue.

Open your eyes, mind and heart - and then (only then) you will see

Nothing in life is a foregone conclusion unless and until it is foregone and concluded

Sometimes in life there's no problem and sometimes there solution. Within this space - between these apparent poles - life flows.

Some strive to make themselves great. Others help others see and find their own greatness. It's the latter who really enrich the world we live in

It's not just a question of doing what you love for a living. It's about doing what you love with love. Then your life and all be transformed.

Music is energy, emotion, expression, escapism, enlightenment. Music is so much more than just entertainment.

Always take some of the play, fun, freedom and wonder of the weekend into your week & your work