"The qualities most needed are charity and tolerance, not some form of fanatical faith such as is offered to us by the various rampant isms." ~Bertrand Russell, English Logician and Philosopher (1872-1970)
Showing posts with label Spirituality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spirituality. Show all posts
Friday, March 19, 2010
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Don't Lose Perspective: Keep Loving
It seems the deluge of news about violence and hate just won't stop. Well I believe we have the power to make it stop. It's easy to give in to fear, sorrow, and grief. It takes just a little more effort to have faith. Peace is not elusive, and faith is not futile.
The law of attraction reminds us that we can manifest reality through positive affirmation. Let's each remember to take a little time out each day for that. Contemplate love. Contemplate peace. Can you imagine the universal vibrations that would result, from one billion humans meditating on peace at the same time? Do your part.
If you have a little difficulty with meditation, or affirmations, may I suggest that you view this video with focus and sincere contemplation:
The law of attraction reminds us that we can manifest reality through positive affirmation. Let's each remember to take a little time out each day for that. Contemplate love. Contemplate peace. Can you imagine the universal vibrations that would result, from one billion humans meditating on peace at the same time? Do your part.
If you have a little difficulty with meditation, or affirmations, may I suggest that you view this video with focus and sincere contemplation:
Quote of the Day: Kahlil Gibran
"When you pray you rise to meet in the air those who are praying at that very hour, and whom save in prayer you may not meet.
Therefore let your visit to that temple invisible be for naught but ecstasy and sweet communion.
For if you should enter the temple for no other purpose than asking you shall not receive:
And if you should enter into it to humble yourself you shall not be lifted:
Or even if you should enter into it to beg for the good of others you shall not be heard.
It is enough that you enter the temple invisible."
~Kahlil Gibran
Therefore let your visit to that temple invisible be for naught but ecstasy and sweet communion.
For if you should enter the temple for no other purpose than asking you shall not receive:
And if you should enter into it to humble yourself you shall not be lifted:
Or even if you should enter into it to beg for the good of others you shall not be heard.
It is enough that you enter the temple invisible."
~Kahlil Gibran
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Selections from "Why I Meditate" #2
This the second in a series. You can view all the selections here.
"I meditate because there are so many other things to do." ~Wes Nisker
Wes Nisker is a Buddhist meditation teacher, author, radio commentator, and performer.
"I meditate because there are so many other things to do." ~Wes Nisker
Wes Nisker is a Buddhist meditation teacher, author, radio commentator, and performer.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Selections from "Why I Meditate" #1
This the first in a series, I'll be posing on my blog:
"I meditate because I'm composed of 100 trillion cells, and from time to time, I need to reassure them that we're all in this together." ~Wes Nisker
Wes Nisker is a Buddhist meditation teacher, author, radio commentator, and performer.
"I meditate because I'm composed of 100 trillion cells, and from time to time, I need to reassure them that we're all in this together." ~Wes Nisker
Wes Nisker is a Buddhist meditation teacher, author, radio commentator, and performer.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Farewell Walter: San Francisco Will Miss You
Last night I spent several hours helping a dear friend of mine pack up his life. Another member of my "Left Coast Family" is leaving San Francisco: Walter Breen. Another of Walter's friends happens to have several vacant houses in Salt Lake City, and offered to let Walter live in one them, rent free. An offer he couldn't refuse...and though saddened by his departure, I am happy about his good fortune.
Walter is more than a friend, he is one of my Heroes. And, I prefer my Heroes over my Angels. My Angels include Rick, Vincent, Flynn, Sam, Robert, Bill, Fred, Reggie...and on, and on, and on. They are countless. Each of them were taken from me by AIDS...but now they each watch over me, and protect me. I love them and think of them daily. When I consider how many friends I've lost, and how early it began, I am reminded of something Bette Midler said once, when asked about the friends she made in New York during her early years. She responded, "They're dead. They are all dead. I never realized that at such an early age...I would be on such intimate terms with death."
Walter, on the other hand has survived AIDS longer than anyone I know of (except maybe Larry Kramer). Walter has been living with AIDS for nearly 30 years (based on his doctors' estimates). When his doctors virtually hung up the towel on three different occasions, Walter persevered. He has such a bright burning flame, and such lust for life. He refuses to let AIDS win. God bless you Walter...and stay well. You are forever, My Hero.
Walter is more than a friend, he is one of my Heroes. And, I prefer my Heroes over my Angels. My Angels include Rick, Vincent, Flynn, Sam, Robert, Bill, Fred, Reggie...and on, and on, and on. They are countless. Each of them were taken from me by AIDS...but now they each watch over me, and protect me. I love them and think of them daily. When I consider how many friends I've lost, and how early it began, I am reminded of something Bette Midler said once, when asked about the friends she made in New York during her early years. She responded, "They're dead. They are all dead. I never realized that at such an early age...I would be on such intimate terms with death."
Walter, on the other hand has survived AIDS longer than anyone I know of (except maybe Larry Kramer). Walter has been living with AIDS for nearly 30 years (based on his doctors' estimates). When his doctors virtually hung up the towel on three different occasions, Walter persevered. He has such a bright burning flame, and such lust for life. He refuses to let AIDS win. God bless you Walter...and stay well. You are forever, My Hero.
Quote of the Day: Michael Jackson
"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation." -Michael Jackson
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Quote of The Day: MLK, Jr.
"A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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