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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
As a Peace Pilgrim, there are many things that I do not possess & many luxuries that I choose not to enjoy … not owning umbrellas & not using umbrellas are two of them. The video linked to the first comment box below beautifully illustrates one of the reasons why I am most thankful I […]
“Life is short … Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, Love truly, laugh fully.” ~ unknown
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 & […]
“Life and love are life and love, a bunch of violets is a bunch of violets, and to drag in the idea of a point is to ruin everything. Live and let live, love and let love, flower and fade, and follow the natural curve, which flows on…” ~ D.H. Lawrence
“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. […]
I received my first cell phone as a Christmas gift back in 2000. By the late 90’s, Germany was the first country in the world to have a full-coverage cellphone network, and up until then I had resisted getting a phone … Even though I had made it public to all and quite clear to […]
“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.” ~ Jean Baptiste Moliere “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ~ Plato “Our lives begin to end […]
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