Sharing the Ascension Experience
All the way to heaven is heaven. — Saint Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380) Visionary To make your Vision of reality Useful you need to tell someone, produce a thing, give a hug and a smile, or create a piece of art. I’m sure there are other ways to do so. And I am sure you … Read more
Survival of self, of species, and of environment, these are what drive humans. You can observe how the order of importance changes in a lifetime. What are the things of immediate concern at a given age? Weather? The state of digestion? Does she (or he) really care? All of those various hungers that flesh can … Read more
Dear Folks, • When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. • Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship. — Author Unknown Many qualities seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. Nonetheless, all positive qualities are balanced within the overarching umbrella of Love. Krisnamurti wisely advised us to be joyfully discontent. This … Read more
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Leader The Quality, especially acquired quality, in our lives gives reason and meaning to our existence. It flows through our reality no mater if we are full of Spunk or feeling reflective. It is not easy to remember to … Read more
Dear Folks, The Golden Rule (The Ethic of Reciprocity) • Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. — Buddhism, Udanavarga • You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Baha’i, Baha’u’llah The foundation of a great society is the family. This is because so many positive qualities are naturally embodied therein. The greatest one, … Read more
It’s what you do that makes your soul. — Animal Dreams, Barbara Kingsolver (1955-) Author Adding a Risible quality to your repertoire greatly increases the depth and breadth of your soul creation. Your unique Soulful nature is a key ingredient in your attraction to others. Peace, Jim RISIBLE Definitions: (1) able or inclined to … Read more
Dear Folks, As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. — Animal Dreams, Barbara Kingsolver (1955-) Author Decide what is Splendid and of supreme value. Then hold on to it with Durable stubbornness. These values will then become the solid foundation in your ever changing life experiences. Peace, Jim SPLENDID Definitions: (1) inspiringly … Read more
As Sir Edmond Burke once observed, this country’s founders were always ready to “snuff out the approach of tyranny with every tainted brief.” And yet, it seems we are now resigned to live subject to the vast, multi-layered, and robust surveillance infrastructure that is the envy of every totalitarian regime? We can no longer trust … Read more
Dear Folks, A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious home. Be gentle with the earth. — Author Unknown (Internet Wisdom, 1998) I hope you have a sweet loved one you can Sooth (& be soothed by) and Snuggle. The physical and emotional connection between … Read more
Dear Folks, He who attains his ideal, by that very fact transcends it. — Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) Philosopher Mental preparation precedes action. In order to be Expeditious, either in an instant or in a planned project, one must give some thought to the nature of the steps to take, store them in the mind, … Read more