Maxim #237: the only Cause
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A good cause finds weapons to defend it”, and yet the Soul knows that Joy-full Gratitude (the best Cause of all) is its own defense …
Maxim #238: the only Tree
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A tree is known by its fruit, not by its branches”, and yet far more importantly, the Soul knows that the sweetest of all Fruits is Kindness, and that with just the right mixture of humility & courage, it can grow from any tree …
Maxim #239: the folly of power
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Anger without power is always folly”, and yet the Soul reminds us that anger with power is always catastrophic …
Maxim #240: the Great Soul
Conventional wisdom tells us that “A small body sometimes harbors a Great Soul”, and yet the Soul itself knows that a Great Soul resides in EVERY sentient body, and this whether that body be small or large or human — or not …
Maxim #241: the Man of Value
Conventional wisdom tells us “Better one dollar earned than ten inherited”, and yet the Soul knows that the only money with any real Worth — be it found or inherited or stolen or earned — is the money we spend to bring others Joy …
Maxim #242: a Silence golden
Conventional wisdom tells us to “Be silent and pass for a philosopher”, and yet the Soul knows that in times of injustice or sadness, our silence shows only our cowardice …
Maxim #243: dying daily
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Cowards die daily; the brave die but once”, and yet the Soul knows that — while we should indeed fill our days with deeds bold & courageous – we cannot soar after leaping solely for self …
Maxim #244: walking the 2nd Mile
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Even the Devil himself will swear on a stack of Bibles”, and yet the Soul knows that our promises to Loved Ones have no meaning until we can walk with our enemies as Friends … (“The Second Mile” by Michael Belk)
Maxim #245: insulting envy
Conventional wisdom tells us that “Envy is the sincerest form of flattery”, and yet the Soul knows that – while envy might be seen as flattering to a man or a woman — it is always an insult to the Divine …
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