The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

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By: John Bruna

John Bruna, author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, shares universal wisdom and life sessions to engage productively in both the challenges and joys of life. 

The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Offering What We Have
Today at 12:00 PM

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

"People tend to give what they have. If they have suffering, insecurity, or fear, that is what they have to offer. Likewise, if they have inner peace, love, and wisdom, they have inner peace, love, and wisdom available to offer." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Appreciation
Last Wednesday at 3:00 PM

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing; It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." - Voltaire

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Actions
Last Tuesday at 3:00 PM

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

“We don’t have control over people, places and events. The good news is that we do have control over the thing that matters most - our actions. When we do things we feel good about, we feel good about who we are.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - A Fulfilling Life
05/26/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

“If we can make choices based on what is helpful versus unhelpful, what human qualities we would like to cultivate versus those we would like to relinquish, we are developing a precious ability to live a truly fulfilling life." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Challenges and Wonder
05/25/2025

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“Though we may desire a carefree life filled with leisure, The richness in our lives is usually found within our personal efforts to meet life on life’s terms, rising to the challenges, and being open to its wonders." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Taking Advice
05/24/2025

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“You know how advice is - you only want it if it agrees with what you wanted to do anyway." John Steinbeck

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Doing Our Best
05/23/2025

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“Accepting is not the same as approval. Accepting life as it arises allows us to use both the difficulties and the joys we experience to improve ourselves and the world we live in. How can we improve a situation unless we accept it?" - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Acceptance Not Approval
05/22/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

“Accepting is not the same as approval. Accepting life as it arises allows us to use both the difficulties and the joys we experience to improve ourselves and the world we live in. How can we improve a situation unless we accept it?" - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Self-Kindness
05/21/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

“Be kind to yourself as you proceed along this journey. This kindness, in itself, is a means of awakening the spark of love within you and helping others to discover that spark within themselves.” - Tsoknyi Rinpoche

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Gratefulness
05/19/2025

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Daily Quote: "Happiness is not what makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy." David Steindl-Rast 

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Lighting the Flame
05/18/2025

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Daily Quote: "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." - Albert Schweitzer

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Seeing Your Value
05/17/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: "Over time, we learn which attitudes and thoughts are healthier than others. With the muscle of mindfulness, we are then able to learn to consciously choose and act upon the healthy ones and reject the harmful ones." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Your Value
05/16/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: "If we recognize our own value and worthiness, and cultivate a sense of gratitude for all the kindness and opportunities we have experienced, consider how that affects how we attend to others and the situations that arise in our lives." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Meaning and Purpose
05/15/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: "It is far too easy to lose track of the purpose and meaning in our lives. We can get caught up in daily activities and ups and downs of life without ever getting around to actually living lives we find meaningful. So begin each day, with clarity and purpose." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Old Friends
05/14/2025

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Daily Quote: "I try to treat whomever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness.” - 14th Dalai Lama

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Today is Precious
05/13/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: “Each day of our lives is rare and precious. They come only once and are in limited supply. Every day is filled with experiences that are valuable, meaningful, necessary, essential, and vital if we are present for them.”  - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - You Have Choice
05/12/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: “Though not always, but more often than we are usually aware of, we can choose to be in, or create, an environment of care, kindness, compassion, and joy. We don’t need to be in, or create, an environment of self-centeredness, division, and discontent.”  - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Kindness
05/11/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote: "We know the experience of feeling unworthy and also of being noticed and valued. Recalling the kindness and care we have received, can strengthen our resolve to offer such kindness to others." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Lasting Imprints
05/09/2025

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Daily Quote:  When we die, it is not our personal pleasures that remain, it is the imprint of all our actions and interactions. The things we did to and for others, whether helpful or unhelpful, leave a more lasting mark. - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Finding Yourself
05/07/2025

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Daily Quote:  People often spend a great deal of time and energy traveling to faraway places or exotic locales to "find themselves." While this may be beneficial, it may be more helpful to look right where you are. - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Fearlessness
05/06/2025

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Daily Quote:  “Fearlessness does not mean an absence of fear. It means we recognize the fear arising but we do not succumb to it. We engage in healthy actions regardless of the fear that arises." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Your Philosophy
05/05/2025

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Daily Quote:  “Don’t explain your philosophy, embody it.” - Epictetus

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Resilience
05/04/2025

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Daily Quote:  "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Kahlil Gibran

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Be an Example
05/03/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “Rather than trying to change others and the world to fit our temperament and desires, it is more realistic and skillful to transform ourselves so that we can be examples to others of the values we hold most meaningful." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Healthy Friendships
05/02/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “We do not need to be charismatic or entertaining for others to enjoy the depths of quality friendships. We simply need to be a friend of substance and embody the qualities we ourselves admire in a true friend." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Giving and Receiving
05/01/2025

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Daily Quote:  “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Improvement
04/23/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “Just like us, all others are trying to find their way. Sometimes they make mistakes, let people down, and engage in harmful activities. Just like us, they also have the potential for positive change and improvement." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - The Value of Compassion
04/22/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “Compassion is foundational to every major religion, spiritual school, philosophy, and culture. It is the vital force that helps give meaning to our lives and empowers us to improve ourselves, our communities, and the world at large." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Self-Compassion
04/21/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “Self-compassion allows us to become more self-reflective, self-accepting, and to authentically assess the habits, attitudes, and tendencies that nurture us, and those that don’t. This allows us to take risks, make mistakes, and know we have value." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Forgiveness
04/19/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “When we forgive someone, it sometimes seems like we’re doing them a big favor. However in truth, we are essentially giving ourselves permission to let go of our own suffering and to heal." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - You Make a Difference
04/18/2025

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Daily Quote:  “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - 14th Dalai Lama

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Friendliness
04/17/2025

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Daily Quote:  "Don’t wait for people to be friendly. Show them how." - Unknown

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - The Paradox
04/16/2025

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Daily Quote:  "One of the great paradoxes is that the more we focus on ourselves, the more we are troubled by even small things that don’t go our way. Conversely, as we become more we-centered instead of me-centered, many of the problems that once plagued us give way to a deeper sense of self-worth and well-being." - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Here and Now
04/15/2025

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Daily Quote:  "If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system." William James

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Complaining vs Problem-Solving
04/14/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “When we look at our own lives, we usually value the accomplishments and things that required hard work more than those that came easily to us. It is important to remember that bumpy roads can usually offer more to our journey than simply sticking to the smooth highways of life.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Bumpy Roads
04/11/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “When we look at our own lives, we usually value the accomplishments and things that required hard work more than those that came easily to us. It is important to remember that bumpy roads can usually offer more to our journey than simply sticking to the smooth highways of life.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Change
04/10/2025

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Daily Quote:  “Since our relationships will change, enjoy and explore them. Being aware that our health changes, what can you do to improve it? As our jobs change, see what there is to learn. As our lives change, be open to new opportunities and different ways of interacting with others. When things fall apart, see what you can build.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Attention
04/09/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “When our mind is distracted, it undermines everything we are doing. When we attend to what we are doing, whatever we are doing becomes meaningful.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - The Best Expression of our Gratitude
04/08/2025

John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day!

Daily Quote:  “Our gratitude is best expressed by making good use of our lives. In this way, we honor all who have helped us.” - John Bruna

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The Daily Quote with John Bruna - Deep Conversations
04/07/2025

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Daily Quote:  “Talking about change in our lives doesn't change our lives. Deep, philosophical conversations do not change our lives. We can only make the changes we find meaningful by putting what we learn into action.” - John Bruna

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