“We can either emphasize those aspects of our traditions, religious or secular, that speak of hatred, exclusion, and suspicion or work with those that stress the interdependence and equality of all human beings. The choice is yours.” — Karen Armstrong, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Thought for Today
“The spiritual path is not a solo endeavor. In fact, the very notion of a self who is trying to free her/himself is a delusion. We are in it together and the company of spiritual friends helps us realize our interconnectedness.” — Tara Brach http://www.wisdomquotes.com
Thought for Today
“Love that cares, listens.” — Paul Tillich
Thought for Today
“We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” – William Gladstone [Source: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201101/36-quotes-peace-and-freedom%5D
Thought for Today
“Enlightenment is not a goal to be attained, it is a state-of-being to be regained.” — Kim Chestney, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential
Thought for Today
“Having inner peace means committing to letting go of self-criticism and self-doubt.” ― Sanaya Roman, Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation
Thought for Today
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” — Saint Francis de Sales [Source: http://www.stfrancislzparish.org/Pages/PatronSaint.aspx%5D
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“And so I went into the second phase of my life. I began to live to give what I could, instead of get what I could, and I entered a new and wonderful world.” — Peace Pilgrim [Source: Steps Toward Inner Peace http://www.peacepilgrim.com/steps1.htm%5D
Till the Storm Passes By
You learn to live with storms in the American Midwest, but I don’t think you ever get used to them. We live in a manufactured home. Thankfully, they aren’t built like they used to be. Newer models have vinyl or wood siding and shingled roofs, so we don’t have to deal with the sound ofContinue reading “Till the Storm Passes By”
Thought for Today
“We need to meditate on what is peaceful. Once we have ‘filled up’ in this way, we once again have an abundance of love to send out into the world.” — Jean Shinoda Bolen [Source: http://www.doonething.org/quotes/innerpeace-quotes.htm%5D
