MIND

April 6, 2013

THINGS FALL APART

Things fall apart…but often it is so that things may fall together. In one Sufi teaching, it is stated that no one at all should become indignant about anything until he is sure that what he thinks is a wrong is in fact a wrong — and not a blessing in disguise! This also reminds – Read More –

April 5, 2013

AMAZING VIOLINIST (AGE 7)

After the Hafiz poem (and the artist’s rendering of a beautiful young beginner), I couldn’t resist sharing this video of adorable (yet no-nonsense!) 7 year old Su Fei Ya simply owning the Macau orchestra. Wow!!! She’s amazing.

April 4, 2013

PRIDE

I have a good friend who often says “there is pride before every fall.” I appreciate these words and certain situations call them to mind. As with most words of this kind, I like to visit the dictionary first: pride [prahyd] noun: A high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as – Read More –

April 3, 2013

JUST BECAUSE ;)

Why not choose to be happy?? :)   Photo source: happy lamb! :)

April 3, 2013

THE MIND CREATES MISERY

The Tao doesn’t come and go. It is always present everywhere, just like the sky. If your mind is clouded, you won’t see it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. All misery is created by the activity of the mind. Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then – Read More –

April 2, 2013

HIROSHIGE

Another favorite Japanese ukiyo-e artist of mine is Utagawa Hiroshige (1787-1858). Hiroshige is considered to be one of the last great ukiyo-e masters. The print above of the Awa Whirlpool (from the “Famous Views of 60-odd Provinces” collection) is a masterpiece of color using the ukiyo-e woodblock print technique. Whirlpools have long represented portals to other – Read More –

April 1, 2013

BECOME LIKE A CHILD

“Truly, I say to you, whosoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”  Luke 18:17 We spend so much time in our lives obtaining knowledge, while simultaneously losing our childlike innocence and joy. To me, being “born again” means to return to a childlike state after attaining adult-like intelligence. It – Read More –

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