The best things in life are free, But you can give them to the birds and the bees, Now give me money (that’s what I want) (from “Money” lyrics) The best things in life are free, Now that I’ve discovered what you mean to me The best things in life are free, Now that we’ve [...]
To blank someone is to ignore the other or treat her as if she is not there. The one being blanked usually feels as if the other is staring right past or through her. Some people find being blanked upsetting. I’m here to tell you that you should never be upset when you’re blanked, on [...]
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.” (Mark Twain) Have you ever started a relationship with someone and made a conscious decision to only accept the person as he is right at this moment? How many people do this? You want to know what the other has been doing, what makes [...]
I am writing this during the 2004 Olympics, which I have been following with interest. I reckon the Olympics is a perfect demonstration of mortal beliefs. These beliefs are to do with matter being real, that man has to take control over matter which has a tendency to fight back, that man’s experience is temporal, [...]
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118: 24) “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. ” (Ecclesiastes 1: 9) [...]
“Master, you are wonderful” A student, asking his leave, gazed ardently at the patriarchal sage. “You have renounced riches and comforts to seek God and teach us wisdom.” It was well known that Bhaduri Mahasaya had forsaken great family wealth in his early childhood, when single-mindedly he had entered the yogic path. “You are reversing [...]
You know, everything is just like me. Even when things are not like me they are trying to be just like me. What appears to be space is filled with me and is me. It’s like I can see my reflection everywhere. Now what is true for myself is true for all. We are all [...]
I love observing how humans react to things. There are many collective beliefs people share, yet there are some people reject. Why is this the case? I’ve written many times that I travel by bus in London. From time to time I come across young kids. During school term and if I’m travelling between the [...]
“There are many languages spoken by things,” the boy [Santiago] said. “There was a time when, for me, a camel’s whinnying was nothing more than whinnying. Then it became a signal for danger. And finally, it became just a whinny again.” (p. 144, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho) I have written in the past about [...]
I am writing two days after the “flash floods” in Boscastle in Cornwall, UK, which caused mayhem and devastation leaving many people stranded that needed to be rescued by helicopters, but there were no fatalities. I watched a documentary about the floods last night and the presenter talked about the power of nature. What power [...]
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” (John 8:32) You know, from my experiences here on earth, I have observed that two things motivate humanity: love and freedom.
“The substance of a dream is held in materialization by the subconscious thought of the dreamer. When that cohesive thought is withdrawn in wakefulness, the dream and its elements dissolve. A man closes his eyes and erects a dream creation, which, on awakening, he effortlessly dematerializes. He follows the divine archetypal pattern. Similarly, when he [...]
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46: 10) “Gurus can arouse intense emotions as there is extraordinary passion in surrendering to what one perceives as a living God.” (From “The Guru Papers: Masks of Authoritarian Power” by Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad, by p.33) “So although most gurus preach detachment, disciples become [...]
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” (Jesus, John 16:24) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. ” (Isaiah 55: 8 ) I am about to get off one bus. I’m wondering whether the [...]
I was on my way to the library yesterday afternoon when I bumped into a dear friend I haven’t seen in months. She asked me whether I was about to send her one of my stories. I told her I already had. It turns out she was about to check her emails and use the [...]
Imagine you’re having a conversation with someone but you can’t hear anything. You ask the other to speak up as you can’t hear. The other nods and still you hear nothing. You’re getting really annoyed as you believe the other is not taking you seriously. The other may very well be speaking telepathically but since [...]
Star date, 98765.3, Saturday. (Sorry, Star Trek humour). It’s another day in paradise I’m about to have a gander around the shops in the west end. I’ve been pondering over infinity. I have a thought to get out of the city and head towards Hampstead Heath. I figure I could go to Regent’s Park which [...]
This article is shared by Guy Finley Guy Finley has just released his newest book, “Apprentice of the Heart: Lessons in Life Only Love Can Teach” (WhiteCloud Press, 2004). Here psychologist Dr. Ellen Dickstein interviews the author about his new book, the true meaning of love, and how anyone can find more love in life. [...]
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven.” (Jesus, Matthew 5: 44-45) “Judge not according to the appearance, but [...]
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29: 18) One thing that’s bugged me since I was a child was my eyesight. I’ve done the rounds, been to opticians, specialists and was wearing glasses for years. Every two years I would go for an eye-test and told the same story, that I have [...]
It all started when I was travelling by bus. Before I proceed, can I just say that there is a lot more to my life than travelling on buses, in case you’re wondering. No there isn’t. Anyway, it’s another day in the Year of Our Lord called Saturday. I am on a single-decker bus, an [...]
Observe and forgive, for this is all just a dream. The dream is already over. Even the future belongs to the past.