“I say yes when I mean no and the wrinkle grows.” Naomi Shihab Nye There have been many times that I said yes when I meant no, afraid of displeasing others, and even more afraid of being viewed as selfish. I think the first time I decided to get married, I said yes...
“The more spacious and larger our fundamental nature, the more bearable the pains in living.” Wayne Muller An aging Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining, and so, one morning, sent him for some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master instructed...
Even if one glimpses God, there are still cuts and splinters and burns along the way. So often we anticipate a reward for the uncovering of truth. For effort, we expect money and recognition. For sacrifice and kindness, we secretly expect acceptance and love. For...
