Although each of us has our own personality, our circle of friends can influence and change us. So it is important to rely on friends who have intelligence and integrity.

17th Karmapa

from the book The Future Is Now: Timely Advice for Creating a Better World

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• Be your own guide
• True peace
• Experiences
• Aspire to great things
• Use your brain
• Investigation
• Reactions
• Our impact on the world
• Impermanence
• Why not support others
• The benefits of dharma
• Serving the common interest
• Dialogue
• Living harmoniously with others
• Using discernment
• Guidance on the own path
• How to decide
• Just for the fun of it
• Intelligence
• Lighten up