Home-free … (05/13/09)
“Home-free, I wander in the company of God. I have made the Universe my companion.” ~ Basho
on “getting it” … (05/12/12)
The Yogi walked into the Zen Pizza Parlor and said: “Make me ONE with everything.” (get it?) The proprietor returned with the pizza, smiled at the Yogi, and said “Here, you are.” (get it?) The Yogi gave the proprietor a $20 bill and held out his hand. The proprietor smiled again and said, “Change must […]
Here & Now … (05/11/09)
“Dwell not on the past. Use it to illustrate a point, then leave it behind. Nothing really matters except what you do now in this instant of time.” ~ Eileen Caddy
the Strength of gentleness … (05/11/08)
“Consider gentleness an act of Courage …” ~ Tarananda
immerse in those nearby … (05/10/09)
“I have cast my lot with those who, age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world.” ~ Adrienne Rich
3 Steps to Happiness … (05/10/12)
Step 1: looking for happiness outside of one’s self, & doing so for personal benefit. Result: unhappiness … Step 2: looking for happiness inside one’s self, & doing so for personal gratification. Result: unhappiness … Step 3: setting aside all strivings & yearnings for personal happiness, & simply living each day trying to bring as […]
on leading The Way … (05/09/13)
“I was very pleased when I finished that one, because of the way it ends: ‘Our almost-instinct almost true: What will survive of us is Love.’ I remember thinking: If that’s the last piece I write, that will do me.” ~ Christopher Hitchens We CAN indeed find glimpses of Truth in the writings of our […]
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