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Drink of the Experience of Spring, While It Is Still Spring
The one who neglects to drink of the spring of experience is apt to die of thirst in the desert of ignorance. – Ling Po
In Times of Darkness, Let Us Make Hope
It seems that there is no end to the evil that confronts us. We need hope to face each day. I found this peace of wisdom from the artist Corita Kent. And I’m sure that when she said/wrote it, it was in beautiful colors… Continue Reading “In Times of Darkness, Let Us Make Hope”
The Wonders Around Us
Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent. – Jalaluddin Rumi
Beginners
Today’s Easter Poem from Education for Justice is by Denise Levertov Beginners (Dedicated to the memory of Karen Silkwood and Eliot Gralla) “From too much love of living, Hope and desire set free, Even the weariest river Winds somewhere to the sea—“ But we… Continue Reading “Beginners”
The Blessings of Gratitude
Thankfulness brings you to the place where the Beloved lives. – Jalaluddin Rumi
May We All Become Lovers
May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers. Shantideva, 8th century
True Love Is . . .
Wednesday’s first reading is from a favorite passage for many: 1 Corinthians 12. “Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is… Continue Reading “True Love Is . . .”
The Power of our Thoughts
If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. – Peace Pilgrim
Wise Words from Annie Dillard
The creation is not a study, a roughed-in sketch; it is supremely, meticulously created, created abundantly, extravagantly, and in fine….Even on the perfectly ordinary and clearly visible level, creation carries on with an intricacy unfathomable and apparently uncalled for. – Annie Dillard Pilgrim at… Continue Reading “Wise Words from Annie Dillard”
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