Do not look with fear
on the changes and chances of this life; Continue reading
Spirituality
Finding Unity
Those who know do not speak;
Those who speak do not know. Continue reading
Give me what you have within you
A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. Continue reading
Maybe
There is a very famous Taoist story – I love it tremendously. The story is about an old Taoist farmer whose horse ran away: Continue reading
Full Effort is Full Victory
Gandhi wanted so deeply to help the world that he dedicated his life to siphoning every trace of self-interest out of his heart and mind, leaving them pure, radiantly healthy, and free to love. It took him nearly twenty years to gain such control of his thinking process, but with every day of demanding effort he discovered a little more of the deep resources that are within us all: unassuming leadership, eloquence, and an endless capacity for selfless service.
Some very powerful verses about anger……
I’ve been reading the spiritual book Taming The Tiger Within, and came across some very powerful verses about anger. I feel they provide some great insights that makes us think about how we usually deal with our anger (which is usually in destructive, non-helpful ways). Perhaps the following 10 verses can help you deal with your anger a little better: Continue reading
Eckhart Tolle: The Flowering of Human Consciousness
Wisdom
“What happens in the spiritual life? What are we supposed to do?”
Elephant in the Rock
In ancient India lived a sculptor renowned for his life-sized statues of elephants. With trunks curled high, tusks thrust forward, thick legs trampling the earth, these carved beasts seemed to trumpet to the sky. One day, a king came to see these magnificent works and to commission statuary for his palace. Struck with wonder, he asked the sculptor, “What is the secret of your artistry?” Continue reading
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