Your Truth Sense
“A feeling for the truth and the ability to understand it are present in every human being.”
–Rudolf Steiner (Croatian-born Austrian Mystic, Occultist, Social Philosopher, Architect and Founder of Anthroposophy, 1861-1925)
The Human Spirit Lives On In Secret
“The human spirit is not dead. It lives on in secret…. It has come to believe that compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind.”
–Albert Schweitzer (Alsatian-born Theologian, Philosopher, Mission Doctor and, in 1952, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, 1875-1965)
A Candle or a Fire?
“When you light a candle, the slightest breeze can extinguish its tiny flame. But if you light a brazier, the most violent winds will only fuel it.
And what about you? If you are only a tiny flame, the slightest breeze will blow you out. But if you are a brazier, the stronger the wind blows, the stronger your fire will grow.
Yes, if you are small, frail and sickly, if you are not yet strong, the slightest challenge can flatten you. But if you are sturdy and resilient, all difficulties will only increase your dynamism, your willpower and your love.
How often we have seen this! When the weak are the slightest bit contradicted or challenged, they become discouraged, give up and give in, while the strong are inspired and become even more determined to carry on and brave all obstacles.
Well now, don’t ask me which of these you are. You can find this out for yourself: if the least difficulty in life brings you to a halt, you are still only a candle flame.”
–Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (Bulgarian Spiritual Master, 1900-1986)
Mystic Unity
“The Unity is ever drawing to itself and inviting to itself everything that has been born of it.”
–John Ruysbroeck (a.k.a. Jan van Ruusbroec, Dutch Roman Catholic Mystic, 1293-1381)
Recognizing Your Own Power
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
–Alice Walker (African-American Writer, 1944-)
Hidden Teachers
“We must see that God operates not only in us but in others as well. God also operates in our so-called enemies. But these are not our real enemies. Our real enemies are doubt, fear, anxiety and worry. When we do not cry to perfect others, but only try to perfect our own lives, then we will have joy.”
–Sri Chinmoy (a.k.a. Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, Indian Philosopher and Spiritual Teacher, 1931-2007)
That Which Cannot Be Seen
“Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye.”
–Miyamoto Musashi (a.k.a. Shinmen Takezō, a.k.a. Miyamoto Bennosuke, a.k.a Niten Dōraku, Japanese Samurai, Swordsman and Founder of the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū or Niten-ryū style of Swordsmanship and Author of The Book of Five Rings (五輪書 Go Rin No Sho), on Strategy, Tactics, and Philosophy, c.1584-1645)
“The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Classics)” (Miyamoto Musashi)
You’ve Gotta Dance…
“You’ve gotta’ dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.
(And speak from the heart to be heard.)”
–William Purkey(American Author and Emeritus Professor at the University of North Carolina, 1929-)
Our Evolutionary Goal
“We are called to fulfill our evolutionary goal of bringing unconditional love, enlightened wisdom, and healing power into our world.”
–David Richo (American Psychotherapist, Workshop Leader, Teacher and Writer, 1940-)
“Mary Within: A Contemplation of Her Titles and Powers” (David Richo)
Essence and Enlightenment
“When it’s cold, water freezes into ice; when it’s warm, ice melts into water. Similarly, when you are confused, essence freezes into mind; when you are enlightened, mind melts into essence.”
–Muso Kokushi (a.k.a. Muso Soseki, Japanese Zen Buddhist Artist and Philosopher, 1275-1351)
