Dare to Be
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the…
Stop and Listen With Your Soul
All peace, all order, all sanity, all goodness, truth and love is right here in you in the Pure Silence that is beyond intellect, beyond will, beyond understanding. Just stop…
The Dance of Creation
Consciousness expresses itself through creation. This world we live in is the dance of the creator. Dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye but the dance lives…
Glittering and Empty
The world is but a show, glittering and empty. It is, and yet is not. It is there as long as I want to see it and take part in…
From Illusion to Truth
Sanskrit Asato maa sat gamaya Tamaso maa jyotir gamaya Mrytor maa amritam gamaya Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti English Lead me from Illusion to Truth Lead me from darkness to Light;…
To Die Having Never Really Lived
The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man.... Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his…
The Caged Bird
There is a world of difference between a bird sitting and singing in a tree and a bird singing in a cage. It is only when the mind is free…
Anyone Can Hold a Grudge
Anyone can hold a grudge, but it takes a person with character to forgive. When you forgive, you release yourself from a painful burden. Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened was…
Forgiveness is a Decision
Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you may always remain a part of your life, but…
3 Things
There are three things I do when my life falls apart Number one, I cry my eyes out and dry up my heart. Not until I do this, will my…