“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.” – St. Francis de Sales Patiently Waiting They say patience is a virtue, in its usual understanding, patience is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of good moral being. Patience is thought to make… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth and Meditation
The Food For Life Is Attention
Attention is Life “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.” – Albert Einstein Our attention is one the most powerful things we possess. Whatever we pay attention to is what we become conscious of. Ultimately consciousness and attention are one and the… Continue Reading
Finding Your Key To Happiness
“Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one’s self?” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Today I would like to share an old Sufi story about the wise man Mulla Nasrudin. Nasrudin is a satirical Sufi figure who was a populist philosopher remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. Here is… Continue Reading
Parents Just Don’t Understand: Giving Up The Need of Being Understood
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”- Maya Angelou Hey Mom!..I’m a Big Kid Now There is no doubt that for most of us, our family is the strongest influence and therefore main attachment in our lives. This attachment may also… Continue Reading
Whats Your Original Face?
“I am in You, You are in Me, There is no distance or distinction.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba Who Are You Looking At? Everyone feels that just because they are breathing, that they are alive. Biologically this may be true, but unless you have a deep zest for life, a deep reverence for existence,… Continue Reading
How To Be And Live Like Forrest Gump
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get” – Forrest Gump (editors note: orginally published on 2/01/2009) Life is Like a Box of Chocolates One of my favorite movies of all time is “Forrest Gump”, not because it’s a great story and a very well-made film, but because it teaches… Continue Reading
The Power of Opening Up
“My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It’s the only thing I find interesting.” Paul Simon The Time Is Now To Open Your Mind This life is dynamic, so be open to the world, constantly expand your perspective, and open your mind. Quit limiting yourself by keeping… Continue Reading