Category: Spirituality

What Is the Mark of True Civilization

Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.

Loving without Barriers

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

We Are Created by Love

I believe that the world was created and approved by love, that it subsists, coheres, and endures by love, and that, insofar as it is redeemable, it can be redeemed only by love.

Ode to Dirt

Dear dirt, I am sorry I slighted you, I thought you were only the background for the leading characters—the plants and animals and human animals. It’s as if I had loved only the stars and not the sky which gave them space in which to shine …

Love’s Weaving

Love weaves itself from hundreds of threads.

Planting

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

We Are Never Alone

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations and concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed… Continue Reading “We Are Never Alone”

Which Path to Take?

To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday.

The Gift of Paradox

Paradox is where enlightenment is born – it’s not about resolving or conquering paradox by choosing one side; rather, it’s in the tension of more than one true being true that a new wisdom arises.

The Dawning of a New Day

There is a deep, peaceful calm in the dawning of a new day.