The vastness of this endless sky is reflected in the corner of an eagle’s eye. In just this way, the heart when lifted up, reflects the Universe. As the moon brings sun to those turned from the light, the opened heart brings love to those struggling through darkness....
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” Kierkegaard Perhaps the first time we experience such a disorientation is when we learn how to walk, when we move away from the wall or chair, away from the guiding arms of Mommy or Daddy. Certainly, the ability to walk is worth...
“To arrive at understanding from being one’s true self is called nature. To arrive at being one’s true self from understanding is called culture.” Confucius It seems we all learn in two ongoing ways: being who we are helps us know more about this life, and what we...
Two scientists traveled halfway round the world to ask a Hindu sage what he thought about their theories. When they arrived, he kindly brought them into his garden and poured them tea. Though the two small cups were full, the sage kept pouring. Tea kept over flowing...
“To be near something beautiful or precious but to be unable to experience it, is the subtlest form of torture.” Robert Johnson We all have these moments when the rose loses its color for some reason, or the music no longer stirs us, or the sweet, gentle soul across...