To become Human(e) … (07/10/16)
Things have gotten so “manly” these days. In response to the chaos and anger of the times, I see so many people acting out in ways that are so aggressive — ways that are understandable, yes, and yet also ways which have been proven time & time & time again not to work. All this […]
Love in life’s storms … (07/10/11)
“The critical problems in life can never be solved, only accepted. A wider perspective arises & problems lose their urgency. What was before a crisis of self becomes a chance to Care for others. What had before led to strong emotions, now is like a valley storm seen from the mountain. The storm is still […]
your Awakening awaits … (07/10/13)
To awaken the True Human within you, this is what you must do: Love the Earth — all her habitats & all things living within them. Reject the excess of riches & the temptation of comfort. Give alms to everyone who asks, & Love to everyone who doesn’t. Stand up for all those deemed “stupid” […]
What is Grace? … (07/09/09)
“Grace” is the dynamic of Reality whereby sentient beings never reap the full consequences of their errant, selfish decisions — and allWays reap threefold Blessings from their harmonious, selfless ones.
Love always wins … (07/09/11)
“Throughout history the ways of Truth and Love have always won. There have been tyrants & murderers that seem invincible, but in the end they always fall.” ~ Gandhi . “The arc of the moral Universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” ~ MLK Jr. . Negativity does nothing more than assist the negative. […]
a Prayer of Truth … (07/07/13)
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow Love. Where there is injury, let me sow Forgiveness. Where there is doubt in the Goodness of others, let me sow Faith in humanity. Where there is despair over pain & & fear & injustice, let me sow Gratitude for […]
conservative & liberals & Love … (07/08/11)
“Many of us find ourselves estranged from the narrow issues that define conservatives and from the shallow spirituality that marks liberals.” ~ Shane Claiborne . I am liberal regarding things that must change (apathy for strangers), and I am conservative regarding things that should remain the same (cherishing our friendships). Gibran is partially correct: “You […]
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