What one cannot see still exists. We only have to look in the right places with the right eyes.
What makes the desert beautiful…
is that somewhere it hides a well.
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery ~
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Monthly Archives: April 2015
Today’s Quote
Mr Happy Man
Sometimes the words and questions of children are the most profound. One of the memories I have was asking my mom if God would prevent good people who were not Catholic from getting into Heaven and not-so-good people who were Catholic a way to get to Heaven. She said she was pretty sure that God had a way to reward all good people and get them to Heaven. When I told my mom about that about 10 years ago, she remembered it as well and was surprised I remembered as I was a pre-schooler.
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I’ve had this video listed in my bookmarks for ages, I thought it was about time I posted it! I’ve never met anyone so full of happiness like Johnny Barnes or have ever felt that kind of happiness myself, but I absolutely admire the man for being true to himself, and living out whatever comes naturally to him. He’s clearly an inspiration and has a wonderful effect on his neighbourhood – what a lovely sweet man, and what dedication! ♥
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What Happiness Is To Me
I completely agree with John Lennon’s statement about happiness, I felt like that too.
I wouldn’t call myself a happy smiley person, those big smiles I used to give for family photos in childhood were just because I was a good smiler!
I’m convinced the interpretation of happiness is very much down to each individual person as to what it means to…
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The Deepest Prayer
Just to be present in the world and let the experience flow through me makes it all worth while.
The Deepest Prayer
If you understand
that the deepest prayer is
harmony with the Divine Presence,
then be still and enter the prayer
of all of Nature that breathes in you.© 2015 Dennis Ference
Photo: © 2014 Lily Brock
What Happens
Hafiz was the pen name for a Persian poet and mystic who lived about 700 years ago. As we mature, we see the world in new ways. It is an awakening and our eyes open to see new vistas that were always there.
Perhaps like small children, we can learn to just be in the world where everything is new. Several months ago, our grandson played with the little boy in the mirror for about 10 minutes. It was him, but he did not know that and explored the world, because of all its newness.
Somewhere on the journey, we lose that immaturity that allowed us to play with the little boy in the mirror. Maturity is an opportunity to find it again.
What happens when your soul
Begins to awaken
Your eyes
And your heart
And the cells of your body
To the great Journey of Love?
First there is wonderful laughter
And probably precious tears
And a hundred sweet promises
And those heroic vows
No one can ever keep.
But still God is delighted and amused
You once tried to be a saint.
What happens when your soul
Begins to awake in this world
To our deep need to love
And serve the Friend?
O the Beloved
Will send you
One of His wonderful, wild companions—
Like Hafiz.
Lunar Eclipse Fire Wolves–Eclipse Mythology Of The World
There are some great images and wonderful descriptions in this post. What caught my eye was the MLK quote about 1/2 way down. I almost missed it and it fits in so well.
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I think Einstein had such a simple way of saying things. This is one of those great phrases.
“Today is Earth Day” by Carl D’Agostino
It is Earth Day and the whales have a message for us.
Beautiful Muse
West moved her wonderful blog losing posts and followers along the way. She offers wonderful images and poetic captions that bring something extra to the day.
There’s something remarkably and distinctly beautiful about sitting beneath a soft ocean-rain.
No amount of guilt
We only live in one space: the present. It is important to let go of the past and the future and live where we are this very moment as fully as we can.
You Are the Only Student You Have
Rumi wrote poetry that resonates over centuries. When we take time to be thankful and silent, we are one with the universe. We sense the right time to speak.
When we become our student, it is important to be silent and patient with the student. Without patience and compassion, the student does not learn. The teacher cannot teach and wisdom cannot be received.
When we receive ourselves as both teacher and student, questions open up not to be answered as inviting spaces. We move beyond change and transform who we are.
You are the only faithful student you have.
All the others leave eventually.
Have you been making yourself shallow
with making others eminent?
Just remember, when you’re in union,
you don’t have to fear
that you’ll be drained.
The command comes to speak,
and you feel the ocean
moving through you.
Then comes, Be silent,
as when the rain stops,
and the trees in the orchard
begin to draw moisture
up into themselves.
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Teacher as Transformer 