Conventional wisdom tells us that “To run is not to arrive”, and yet the Soul knows that to seek future treasures is to deprive one’s Self of all current ones; that to seek further destinations is to become lost in one’s Here&Now …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Patience brings desires ever nearer that are even now far away”. And yet the Soul knows that, though the stillness of waiting can sometimes bring smatterings of happiness into view – the inaction of waiting keeps true Joy forever out of reach …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “No partridge scratches the ground in search of food for another”, and yet the Soul reminds us that — while many do strive solely for their own sustenance, we are always much more than those so ground-bound …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to the generous farmer”, and yet the Soul knows that the truly generous farmer is beyond all insult; that his Giving has become his praise …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Enough is as good as a feast”, and yet the Soul knows that there can only be a true Feast when everyone sits at the table — and when no one is served upon it …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “The day to come is always longer than the year just past”, and yet the Soul knows that there is no such thing as a “day to come”; that we all have only today; and that to remember this Truth is to make each & every day more full than […]
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A fool can earn his money, but only a wise man will keep it”, and yet the Soul knows that a truly Wise man knows that his wealth is never his to keep …
Conventional wisdom reminds us that “A misty morning may become a clear day”, and yet the Soul knows that the only true Clarity comes from appreciating the fog without longing for the sun …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A mere thread holds an honest man better than a heavy chain binds a rogue”, and yet the Soul knows that no man can become truly Honest until he is completely freed …
Conventional wisdom tells us to “Be slow in choosing a friend, and much slower in exchanging her”, and yet the Soul knows that a true Friend is chosen immediately & completely — and never ever traded …
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Danger & delight grow on the same stalk”, and yet the Soul knows a very different Truth — that it is transcending our apparent dangers (not removing or avoiding them) that is our only true Delight …
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