Enlightenment
The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide.
The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.~
Dogen
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If If you can keep your head when all about you If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can make one heap of all your winnings If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, |

-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --
Not "Found in Old St. Paul's Church"! -- see below
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Today was a good day.... There are no coincidences only synchronistic events!
.....so today led me to an affirmation within myself of how I want to conduct my life....The quest/ our quest even more crystalized within me.....of the destination of love & light.
It all made me think about the human nature very sincerely...and this what went on in my head if You had x-ray vision....
Over time I have come to understand human nature. At this point in time there is a generation that is striving to change the world, to integrate the human race...to be one....under one anthem of love and light....hence where we come from.
This will only be achieved through understanding of each other, accepting each other. We say we do, but do we really mean it? I often wonder. And time and time again I see that somehow the human ego is very tough and will not let go.
To live together in love, peace, harmony takes a number of qualities that have to be lived by, up to...not just being said. Talk is cheap....walking the walk is not easy, being authentic when it comes to belief systems is very hard. We say yes, but we shake our heads when it comes to tolerating an other`s faith, lifestyle, culture, race.
Now, when it comes to faith I am a Catholic...but I accept, acknowledge, respect all faiths or no faith. To be able to integrate the human race it is a must to know, understand each other, to be able to accept each....in truth , with an open heart. I do not get offended by anyone wanting to explain their faith, or belief system...I take it as a form of trust in love....and truly appreciate it, and welcome it .
I am a member of a number of websites....all with similar goals....to raise the consciousness of the planet, and live in peace and love. Whenever I post something about my faith is to help people understand me, as I wish to understand them. It`s the secrecy within the walls that makes everyone suspicious of each other.....when all is in the light we get to see that we are all human, and our goal is all the same.
On these sites there are Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhist, Hindus, Agnostics, Atheists and more. We are very aware of our differences, but are very willing to learn, share, accept, understand about each other. So when we post stuff about our faith...it is not to diminish, or to proselytise but to make other see and understand how the others see the word, believe within their faith...only thought this type of communication will we achieve peace, harmony, understanding about each other. Only if these barriers are down will there be peace, oneness, on one planet.
When it comes to love...it`s the most encompassing word in the language.....within its context we have all.......compassion, justice, mercy, gratitude, acceptance, forgiveness, humility, selflessness, wisdom, passion, patience, sanctity, tolerance, understanding, authenticity, truth, courage, ...and above all recognizing the divine in each other....and a host of other enobling attributes.
So when something is stated in love...whether Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu.....or whatever faith or no faith...one should read it as thus and not be offended by the text, but appreciate the possibility of perhaps understanding it perhaps more fully than before...I`m certainly of this belief. I`m always filled with gratitude if I am given a chance whereby I can more fully understand, and chip away at the barriers between each other.....to be one we don`t have to give up our faith, but recognise that the end goal is all the same....maybe the road different.....but all to the same destination!
....well but...it`s all in my head....
love & light,
Suzanne