By Robert O. Robbins We’ve all heard of the promise of a future city, appearing from beyond the Earth, beyond the sky, beyond our solar system, yes, and beyond even our galaxy. Some call this place Heaven, some say it’s Nirvana, Arcadia, Shangri-La, Zion, paradise, The New Jerusalem, or even our eternal home. It isContinue reading “The Promised City”
Category Archives: Thought for Today
May Wrap up
As the month of May comes to a close, I hope we have given you some ideas and encouragement for your own spirtual practice. We end with a favorite of mine, Breathing from Joe Reilly.
Come and See
“Qualities like love and compassion are not just abstract virtues that are the property of saints and adepts. Anyone can develop these qualities in themselves by doing spiritual practices. As the Buddha said, Come and see.” ~ Joanna Macy
Spiritual Practice When Times are Good
“If you don’t have a spiritual practice in place when times are good, you can’t expect to suddenly develop one during a moment of crisis.” ~ Douglas Coupland
The Beginner’s Mind
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities,but in the expert’s mind there are few.~ Shunryu Suzuki
Inspiration Will Peek Through the Ordinaries
“Simply repeating “I don’t understand anything I see” will open you up to creative vision. Initially, when you practice, you might feel a sense of uncomfortable bewilderment; however, if you stay with this practice, inspiration will peek through the ordinariness of what you normally see.”― Shelley Klammer, A Course in Creating Confidence: 365 Self-Love Practices Inspired by A Course inContinue reading “Inspiration Will Peek Through the Ordinaries”
Not a Grim Duty
Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child. — Jack Kornfield I love this quote. I know I am getting off track when my daily practice gets too serious and seems like a duty or even a burden. ItContinue reading “Not a Grim Duty”
Awareness
“Awareness is more essential than a hundred skills. To be aware is to be open. And to be open is to know the path of every master who has roamed the earth.”― Thomas Lloyd Qualls, Painted Oxen
A Cloudy Sunrise
At six this morning I walked down to the water for morning yoga. It was cloudy but as I looked toward the east there was a big splash of color just over the horizon and under the clouds. I continued to watch the sky during my morning pratice as the sun began to be visibleContinue reading “A Cloudy Sunrise”
The True Lover of God
If you want to draw near to God, seek him in the hearts of those around you.Speak well of all, present or absent. If you would be a light for others, be like the sun: show the same face to all. To bring joy to a single heart is better than building countless shrines forContinue reading “The True Lover of God”
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