"Faith is the bridge which carries us through moments of despair" What has faith come to mean for me? when i was young, the understanding of what faith meant to me, was akin to hunkering down, closing the eyes (in many cases closing to the voice of reason), clenching my teeth, and saying "i believe,… Continue reading Faith is……. (part 2)
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Faith is……..
"Faith is the bridge which carries us through moments of despair"When the light at the other end of the tunnel has not yet appeared, and there seems to be nothing but darkness........ realizing that "all things must pass".... realizing that "this darkness is simply a cloud floating past in the sky"...... this is faith.In the… Continue reading Faith is……..
The Tree of Life
Life is like a tree, its roots extend far into the ground, those roots bring nourishment upwards into the trunk and branches. Leaves and fruit grow from that nourishment. That fruit has a lifespan.... those leaves have a lifespan. When they get old, and turn colour, they fall to the ground, and add their elements… Continue reading The Tree of Life
Our Anchor
Our anchor.... is the root or grounding, deep inside ourselves, that provides safe harbour to us at all times, and especially in times of turmoil. It is our birthright, bestowed on us by Life (many see it as the breath of the Spirit of God). This root never leaves us nor forsakes us. This is… Continue reading Our Anchor
Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Be present..... be here, on the head of the moment..... be fully aware of the present surroundings and how they are flowing by.... don't need to make a bunch of assumptions.... don't need to reflect on what is happening.... there is always something new and wonderful occurring.... pay attention to what IS.... rely on your… Continue reading Be Present….. Attention Attention Attention
Balance … Lack of Balance
i keep reminding myself...... of the importance of balance.... Balance stems from a sense of completeness, leading to a healthy mind. Life's circumstances cannot ever provide us with balance, or a sense of completeness. Balance comes after we learn how to deal with all our inner boogeymen, and realize that we are born with "inner… Continue reading Balance … Lack of Balance
A Society Catch 22……
i am asking myself, after seeing a news item that said "Our discarded COVID19 masks are now harmful for the environment", and while i see the point of this, i wonder, "What is the base guideline of how to define "important" in our society?" How do we gauge what is more important and less important?… Continue reading A Society Catch 22……
“Do the Task that is before you”
"Do the Task that is before you", and treat each task and each moment as "This is all that this moment holds, and it is perfect".This is the way of living a life of satisfaction and harmony. I remember a saying "Too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good". I was raised in this… Continue reading “Do the Task that is before you”
Fullness and Freedom is our nature
"Fullness and Freedom is our nature, born inside each one of us, with no conditions. Freedom is our Birthright"...........Our only responsibility is to experience it....... BUT The question immediately arises.... "why is it then, that I spend so many moments not experiencing fullness and freedom then?" The answer is because: "I am waiting on something… Continue reading Fullness and Freedom is our nature
Oceanic Awareness – What does this all mean to “me”! (Level 6)
So.... here "I" am...... i find myself having been born into this Physical World, with a sense that something is missing..... i seem to always be lost in a swirling tornado of needs, desires, dis-satisfaction with my lot in life..... How does some concept of me being born into this World of Physical Things help… Continue reading Oceanic Awareness – What does this all mean to “me”! (Level 6)
Reality is Dharma 