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February 8, 2013

WHY TAMPER WITH ANYTHING THAT LIFTS OUR SPIRITS?

In my travels, I came upon a village that had a new temple built over a big well, but no one could draw water from it without paying a price.

I asked about this, and this story was told:

One hundred years ago, there was a group of boys that would go to the well to swim, that is, all but one would dive from the top, for one was crippled and could only watch. With all his heart, he would wish he was like his friends, that his one arm and leg had not been limp since he was born.

One day, when it was especially hot, and he was watching his friends cut up and laugh at the bottom of the well, they all turned to him and stared in awe as if seeing something miraculous.

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February 7, 2013

WHAT IS SIN?

There are many definitions of sin…who can say what is right or wrong? My definition: sin is anything that is out of harmony with nature.   Photo source: nature =  natural = beautiful

February 7, 2013

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

We are all one. When you help others, you help yourself. Challenge: Each day, seek to take advantage of an opportunity to help someone else. Without seeking or expecting appreciation :)   Photo source: kindness

February 7, 2013

MORNING MELODY

A little love to start your day… Corinne has the voice of an angel! Just like a star…  :)

February 7, 2013

HOKUSAI

Katsushika Hokusai [1760-1849] was a brilliant Japanese artist, ukiyo-e [Japenese woodblock] printer, and painter. Though Hokusai is most known for his 36 views of Mount Fuji series, the artistry of his landscape prints capture the senses. Hokusai is my favorite artist, so perhaps I am biased, but his willingness to share his gift so extensively – Read More –

February 7, 2013

WHERE IS GOD?

A man walked into a temple. In the middle of the room was a stone. The man sat down on the floor and put his feet up on the stone.

The priest of the temple rushed in and asked, “Don’t you know what a sin you’ve just done? No one can put their feet on such a holy shrine! The punishment for such an act is eternity in Hell.”

The man, humble in his way, answered, “Please accept my apology, for I did not know that what I did was wrong. Can you please place my feet where God won’t be offended?”

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February 6, 2013

TEMPLE BODY

The Torii is a symbolic gate found at the entrance of the Japanese Shinto Temples. The Torii is used to separate the sacred from the worldly. Your body is your temple. It is sacred. If you imagine that you have a Torii surrounding you, verify that the energy [nourishment, surroundings, and energy from others] you – Read More –

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