Who knew? As babies, all we can do is take baby steps. As we get older, some of us believe that the long strides and great leaps over massive hurdles are what makes up our lives. Others of us accept our fate and dwell on the conditions we’ve found ourselves in. “It is our choices […]
Sing it, sister! I’ve been inspired hearing these words performed by singer-songwriter Dawn Mitschele in her song “Something New“. What about all the little things? What about all the plans? What about them? What about what you should do? What about what you’re used to? What about it? Well you know there’s gotta be something […]
Big money. Right there, in BIG LETTERS. MAKE BIG MONEY. Maybe inside are the words – “your results may vary” – so they’ll have a shred of truth in advertising. Somehow I doubt it. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to support many poets whose words have touched me. I’ve bought their books. I’ve shared […]
We’re interconnected, and it’s wonderful how that leads to our and other’s immortality. With calm attention or regular practice, we can feel our hearts open when others are near, or even as we remember them. How does this happen, this heart-connection? What if every time the joy of life dances in our heart, a […]
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. Jalaluddin Rumi. It can be frustrating and not work too well to try to change the world. By being grounded and solidly on our own two feet, we can be more effective. Changing our attitude […]
Yes, that’s right. Paying attention doesn’t mean being outraged by what you see. Outrage comes from not paying attention, from having the attention being distracted, whether by judgement, right/wrong thinking, or denial of things as they truly are. Many people notice their outrage when things are different than they want, prefer, or expect. Many people […]
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity….Henry Van Dyke. Time is an amazing concept, and even as we feel we understand it, it becomes more elusive. I’ve discovered […]
You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free. – Thích Nhất Hạnh Many of have seen or experienced this – that someone in our life focuses on control in relationship to others. They may seek to control the behaviors or thoughts of others around them. In right relationship, control […]
“No man is an island, entire of itself” – John Donne. Written in 1624, the words are still true today. We’re all in this together, like it or not. Even violent thoughts and words drag us back into the illusion we’re separate, superior, inferior, or equal. #compassion #nonviolence #nonviolent #turkey #istanbul #violence #7thprinciple
The only way to increase your intelligence is to always start with a blank slate. This way you are primed to ask more questions, be more curious, and live a life without bias. James Althucher (http://www.jamesaltucher.com/)
