Sharing the Ascension Experience
Bob Kalk Dear Folks, As a man thinks within himself, so he is. — The Bible, Proverbs 23:7, Solomon There are some qualities society expects you to have (although, only at a minimum level) and there are qualities you strive to garner for yourself. What would you put on your personal list of essential Self-contained qualities? Would … Read more
Dear Folks, We acquire virtue just like we acquire crafts, you learn to build by building. — Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) Philosopher At first blush, Dynamic and Tidy seem to be disparate qualities. But, after reading the definitions, maybe one could ‘exhibit organized power in motion” while cleaning out the refrigerator, or producing a ‘fair solution … Read more
Dear Folks, Realize you can open your arms to change, without letting go of your values. Pray — there is immeasurable power in it. Never interrupt when you are being flattered. — Selections from: Instructions for Life, Anonymous We do not often think of ourselves as Regal, but as your read the definitions, imagine it … Read more
Dear Folks, The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe; to match your nature with Nature. — Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) Mythologist Acquiring positive qualities is in the pursuit, the attempt one makes. We can look back and see if we have made progress, and then turn forward and … Read more
Dear Folks, Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. — Abraham Lincoln (1806-1865) 16th U.S. President What would be of such value we should make it our Resolute purpose? If it is too low, we will get tired of it or out live it. It must … Read more
Dear Folks, On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Boy Scout law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. — The Boy Scouts’ Oath, 1908 On my honor, I will try … Read more
Dear Folks, We create ourselves, from the inside out, each day of our lives. — Dr. Michael Merzenich (1942 -) Neuroscience Professor I have a lot to say about Creative, but, of course, it is all worth the read. It is said, and may be true, that all creativity comes from The Creator; if so … Read more
Dear Folks, The Buddhist eight‑fold Path: • Right belief or view • Right intention • Right speech • Right action • Right livelihood • Right endeavoring or effort • Right mindfulness • Right concentration or collectedness If realized, one will be detached from illusion. — Calm and Insight, Bhikkhu Phra Khantipalo, Buddhist Monk One can … Read more
Dear Folks, When you correct your mind, everything else falls into place. — Lao Tse (ca 604–531 B.C.) Taoism, Philosopher I am Mindful of the vast differences we possess: young to old, foolish to wise, simple minded to brilliant, primitive to enlightened, etc. Yet positive qualities run throughout our collective mindscape. I will you all … Read more
Dear Folks, Regard your neighbor’s gain as your won gain, and your neighbors loss as your won loss. — Taoism, T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien It is known: A Wholehearted dedication to the things that really matter does give a person a transcendently Placid temperament. We are all still battered with the vicissitudes of life, … Read more