Maxim #132: a life of hope
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Where there is life, there is hope”, and yet the Soul knows that hope itself is a death that is far more swift & far more complete …
Maxim #133: Victory in defeat
Conventional wisdom tells us that “We can’t win ’em all”, and yet the Soul knows that it is trying to “win” that ensures our ultimate defeat …
Maxim #134: error Free
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Mistakes are doorways to discovery”, and yet the Soul knows that discoveries of any kind are never mistakes …
Maxim #135: roaming back to Here
Conventional wisdom tells us that “The world is the traveler’s inn”, and yet the Soul knows that the entire Earth remains our Home, and that this remains so whether we roam freely across its many faces or remain seated where we already are …
Maxim #136: the Solution to cruelty
Conventional wisdom tells us that “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs”, and yet the Soul knows that you can’t break a few eggs without supporting the killing of thousands of baby chicks. It also knows that there is an easy solution to this moral conundrum: Stop making omelets …
Maxim #137: credit truly due
Conventional wisdom admonishes us to “Give credit where credit is due”, and yet the Soul reminds us that credit is only truly due to those who refuse to take any credit …
Maxim #138: like a Good Neighbor
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Good fences make good neighbors”, and yet the Soul knows that strong fences turn good neighbors into “scary” strangers …
Maxim #139: a dog’s new tricks
Conventional wisdom tells us both that “A dog is man’s best friend” and that “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, and yet the Soul knows that — regardless of its age — a dog that is commanded to do tricks cannot ever become a true Friend …
Maxim #140: truly Alive, Here & Now
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Every day of your life is a page of your history”, and yet the Soul knows that every moment of our lives is Life in its entirety …
Maxim #141: the fiction of your reality
Conventional wisdom says that “Fact is stranger than fiction”, and yet the Soul knows that every static “fact” is ultimately proven fictional — and that Love is neither a “fact” nor static …
Maxim #142: dreams come true
Conventional wisdom tells us to “Follow your dreams”, and yet the Soul knows that its only real Purpose is to encourage others in rediscovering their own …
;