The Center
“The symbolism of the ‘Centre’, which plays a considerable part in every religion, is integral with the symbolism of Heaven: it is at the ‘Centre of the World’ that the break through the plane may take place, making it possible to enter into Heaven.”
–Mircea Eliade (Romanian Historian of Religion, Philosopher, Novelist and Professor at the University of Chicago, 1907-1986)
Self-Knowledge
“Wanting to reform the world without discovering one’s true Self is like trying to cover the world with leather to avoid the pain of walking on stones and thorns. It is much simpler to wear shoes.”
–Ramana Maharshi (Indian Hindu Mystic and Spiritual Teacher, 1879-1950)
“Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness” (Ramana Maharshi)
Avoid Life? I Don’t Think So!
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”
–Virginia Woolf (English Writer, 1882-1941)
Prayer and Action
“There is a relationship between prayer and action. Receptive prayer results in an inner receiving, which motivates to right action.”
–“Peace Pilgrim” (a.k.a. Mildred Norman, American Peace Activist, 1908-1981)
Take A Chance!
“Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.”
–Dale Carnegie (American Educator and Author, 1888-1955)
Living 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 (American Comedian and Actor, 1946-1989)
A Worthwhile Vacation Destination
“People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and they pass themselves by without wondering.”
–Saint Augustine of Hippo (Numidian-born Theologian, A.D.354-430)
Irrational Authority
Some of the big barriers to regaining your Innate Freedom:
“Power on the one side, fear on the other, are always the buttresses on which irrational authority is built.”
–Erich Fromm (German-born American Psychologist and Philosopher, 1900-1980)
“Man for Himself: An Inquiry Into the Psychology of Ethics” (Erich Fromm)
Controlling What Happens Inside Us
“While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.”
–Benjamin Franklin (American Author, Inventor and Diplomat, 1706-1790)
Why Some Remain in the Dark
“There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance–that principle is contempt prior to investigation.”
–Herbert Spencer (English Evolutionary Philosopher, 1820-1903)
