{"author":"Ilchi Lee","author_id":"Ilchi+Lee","total_quotes":162,"quotes":[{"text":"We are currently too attached to our worldly toys, rather than to the lessons our playing could impart to further the maturity of our collective soul.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["inspirational","self-development"],"id":4577,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":". . . When you are stressed, if you take three deep breaths before you say or do anything, this will help prevent you from making choices you might regret later.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["inspirational","self-development"],"id":5979,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"When we acknowledge our greatness and start living it, when we open our hearts to the natural kindness and caring for all beings that resides within us, all these necessary transformations can begin.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["humanitarianism","inspirational-living","self-awareness"],"id":7949,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Many of the activities we pursue, the resources we consume, and the waste products we create are the products of our desire to make our bodies a little more comfortable and carefree. Whether it’s food, exercise, music, alcohol, sex, drugs—whatever the stimulus—ultimately what we seek is a feeling of satisfaction. In the end, though, true satisfaction arises from a balance of healthy, harmonious energy. And that harmonious, balanced energy is the core of the natural healing power.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["meditation","natural-healing","natural-health","nature","non-fiction"],"id":8554,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"I know you . . .That you hold insideVast possibilities and dreamsAnd limitless love.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["encouragement","inspirational","love","poetry"],"id":9086,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Earth is not a private club; it is a universal club. Being born allows you to receive a membership card; you don’t have to do anything else for it. And it is the most beautiful club that you will ever find. Once you have realized that you are a member, don’t you want to keep it clean and comfortable for fellow members to use?” I know I do.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["earth","enlightenment","peace"],"id":9118,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Where do we begin this process of reevaluation of values? It makes sense to begin with our mind, which is the tool we use to evaluate. Once we make sure it is functioning as it should, we can feel confident in using it to think about our beliefs and priorities.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["change","change-the-world","change-your-life","earth","earth-citizen","meditation","non-fiction","philosophy"],"id":14458,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Have you ever thought of yourself as a great being?Have you ever been deeply moved by a thought that came from inside? One day, I heard a voice inside me sincerely concerned for the future of the earth and humanity. That voice asked, Would a world where all life forms on this earth live together in peace and harmony be impossible? That voice answered, If all people really wanted that and chose that kind of world, why wouldn't it come true?","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["future-of-earth","harmony","peace"],"id":21478,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Meditation is a powerful way to enhance your attention, develop your ability to think mindfully, and to use the unlimited creative potential of your mind.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["inspirational","self-development"],"id":26365,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"},{"text":"Thoughts become things through action. The most powerful tool for creating changes in your life is attention and action. No action means no creation.","author":"Ilchi Lee","tags":["inspirational","self-development"],"id":29915,"author_id":"Ilchi+Lee"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":162,"pages":17,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}