Quotes About Uplift

You know, I could have carried you.

La música siempre ha sido el mejor remedio para mis bajones de ánimo

The world is always with us, but only those on the Short Path recognize the miracle that it is. In moments of exaltation, uplift, awe, or satisfaction—derived from music, art, poetry, landscape, or otherwise—thousands of people have received a Glimpse; but only those on the Short Path recognize it for what it really is.

It is true that philosophy is quite aware of the Buddhistic picture of life, of the sorrows and sicknesses which drag him down at times. That is why it makes equanimity a leading item of the inner work upon himself, why it becomes so necessary. But it is also true that moments, moods, and glimpses are also possible when there is uplift, and he can confirm for himself that the human link with the higher power is a very real thing.

Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse, and power to bless.

And that through all the ups and downs, nothing really worthwhile is ever permanently lost, even though its creators may be long forgotten. When, perhaps sooner, perhaps later, our civilization finally lies dying in the gutter, some of us will still be looking, as the ancient Mesopotamians taught us to do, at the stars.

Then the rudder and elevator finally come to life, swinging her nose up, and she's left the earth—arrow straight. A butterfly after all.

Dear Reader, I hope you're enjoying our time in Wolf Creek. I certainly am. I appreciate so much all your wonderful comments on the books so far. Lord willing, I'll keep trying to write about imperfect people who may have lost their way but find it again, stories that uplift and resonate with you in some way.

Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.

Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.

He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.

But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.

When men are brought low and you say, ëLift them up!í then He will save the lowly.

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!