Thought for Today

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”

The April Wrap-up

As we come to the end of April I hope you have been inspired to see the connection between creativity and Spirit in your daily life. We end the month with Living in the House of the Souls Belonging with Jan Garrett and JD Martin. They may be found online at https://www.garrett-martin.com/index.html

While we Have the Gift of Life…

While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.— Gilda Radner

An Arbor Day Special

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” ― Herman Hesse I love this quote. I am not ashamed to admit I am a tree talker. I actually put my arms around trees and give them a hug. They comfort me and sometimesContinue reading “An Arbor Day Special”