Even if our efforts of attention seem for years to be producing no result, one day a light that is in exact proportion to them will flood the soul. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
John Burroughs Quote – “The waters know their own, and draw the brook…”
The waters know their own, and draw The brook that springs in yonder heights; So flows the good with equal law Unto the soul of pure delights. The stars come nightly to the sky; The tidal wave comes to the sea; Nor time, nor space, nor deep, nor high, Can keep my own away from me. John Burroughs (1837 – […]
Paramhansa Yogananda Quote – “Let my soul smile through my heart…”
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts. Paramhansa Yogananda (1893 – 1952)
Paramhansa Yogananda Quote – “God will not tell you that you should desire Him above all else…”
God will not tell you that you should desire Him above all else, because He wants your love to be freely given, without “prompting.” That is the whole secret in the game of this universe. He who created us yearns for our love. He wants us to give it spontaneously, without His asking. Our love is the one thing God […]
Quote from Zoroastrianism – “That nature alone is good that refrains from doing unto another…”
That nature alone is good that refrains from doing unto another whatsoever is not good for itself. Zoroastrian Prayer
Edmund Burke Quote – “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil…”
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke (1729 – 1797)
Quote from Buddhism – “Five remembrances Buddhist monks chant each day…”
Five remembrances Buddhist monks chant each day: I will lose my youth, my health, my loved ones, everything I hold dear and, finally, life itself… by the very nature of being human. Buddhism (circa 500 B.C.E.)
Quote from Buddhism – “The musicality of being holds both unending joy and infinite sorrow…”
The musicality of being holds both unending joy and infinite sorrow It is the delicate touch of longing for the infinite It is the tears of pain in the eyes of the worshiper It is the sacrifice, at last rewarded With a crown of roses, or thorns. It holds the mystery of all beings who strive without knowledge The infinite […]
Quote from Buddhism – “Whatever is not yours, abandon it…”
Whatever is not yours, abandon it. When you have abandoned it, that will lead to your welfare and happiness for a long time. What is it that is not yours? Material form is not yours. Abandon it. When you have abandoned it, that will lead to your welfare and happiness for a long time. Buddhism (circa 500 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “When I attained Absolute Perfect Enlightenment…”
When I attained Absolute Perfect Enlightenment, I attained absolutely nothing. That is why it is called Absolute Perfect Enlightenment. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)