“Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek, but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal.”
-BKS Iyengar
Soul of the River
I had been afraid of the awful presence of the river, which was the soul of the river, but through her [Ultima] I learned that my spirit shared in the spirit of all things.”
― Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima
Time
“How to stop time: kiss.
How to travel in time: read.
How to escape time: music.
How to feel time: write.
How to release time: breathe.”
*author unknown
Ah, yes just breathe…. and all time and eternity are yours.
How to be absorbed by time – stay in the moment, and notice everything. Be there with and in time, as one moment moves to another….
I Fall a Little Bit in Love…
“I think I fall in love a little bit with anyone who shows me their soul. This world is so guarded and fearful. I appreciate rawness so much.”
-Emery Allen
The bright light of each and every unique soul creates stunning and radiant beauty. Yes, there is more than a little love in witnessing the raw essence of the individual beings that have offered me the privilege of knowing them well…
A Great Gift
“I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen, heard, understood, and touched by them. The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand, and touch another person.”
-Virginia Satir
Love is Love
Equal dignity in the eyes of the law. Finally.
My heart is singing and I am thinking of so many friends…. Love reigns, love rules, love is all you need, let there be more love in the world…..
Celebrating love today!
“A lifetime without Love is of no account
Love is the Water of Life
Drink it down with heart and soul!”
-Rumi
Before You Speak…
Ask four questions;
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Does it improve on silence?
This I understand is the Buddhist way of deciding whether to break a silence. I think it vitally important and compassionate to consider all of these before speaking. Words have power that resonate long after they’ve been spoken. To take care and be impeccable with your word, as The Four Agreements teach us, is a loving way to go about our days. Every hour I endeavor to do so – some days better than others…. It’s a learning journey we’re all on, so I’ll be kind to myself and others when we fall short of the mark.
Many A Calm River
“Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way to the sea.”
-Mikhail Lermontov
The One You Feed
“An old Cherokee told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”
The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which wolf wins?”
The old man quietly replied, “The one you feed.”
-A Cherokee Legend
Not Tonight
A shimmering moonglow fog
Awakened me
Encompassing everything,
but surely it is easily permeable?
But not tonight.
Instead, I will dwell on
my husband’s breathing and Little Bear’s dreaming.
No need to push aside the veil.
