The ultimate (and ultimately only) Answer … (08/23/17)
“Love is by nature an untamed force – a completely selfless drive to Care that cannot be swayed or altered. That is why when we try to make Love about ourselves we suffer – why when we try to control it, it destroys us; why when we try to imprison it, it enslaves us, why […]
finding real Happiness … (08/23/14)
Real, lasting, profound, deep-seated Happiness is not found in being overjoyed with your own good fortune, but is rather fully known in every moment we witness ourselves bringing even a small speck of real Joy to others. “We are one, after all, you and I. Together we suffer, together we exist, and forever will we […]
no comment needed … (08/23/14)
“If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.” ~ Buddha [no commentary necessary]
on choosing sides … (08/21/09)
To those looking to either identify a “true guide” or denigrate a “false prophet”, I would offer the following: There is no quicker way to “get lost” than to focus on the finger pointing at the moon as opposed to that moon itself. In doing so, some end up revering the finger and missing the […]
To transform the World … (08/21/17)
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind … Do your little bit of Good wherever you are; for it’s those little bits of Good put together that ultimately transform the world.”” ~ via Henry James […]
The Better End of the Deal … (08/21/14)
What this cat probably doesn’t realize is that A) the dog gave up his bed voluntarily, and B) the dog thereby definitely got the better end of the deal. “Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” ~ Buddha […]
Doing Great Things … (08/20/13)
Not only do you not need permission to manifest Great Things, you don’t even need to do anything “big” or “amazing” to do so … *Refusing to watch television — and going outside to revel in Nature instead — is a Great Thing. *Refusing to buy GMO-laced foods — and growing your own fruits & […]
What it means to Forgive … (08/20/17)
“Grudges and resentments and frustrations and even annoyances are for those who have succumbed to the myth of entitlement – are for those who arrogantly believe that they deserve to be treated more fairly than the norm – are for those who insist that they are owed something by life in general &/or those nearby. […]
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