Path to Enlightenment By D. Douglas Irby Let not your goal in life to be better than another, for the quality of another is merely a subjective judgment. Those who truly wish to achieve knowledge and refinement must strive only to surpass their shadows of... read more
A World of Wonder by Valerie Dohren A world of wonder waits for you. Just seek and you shall find A multitude of miracles To captivate your mind. Look far upon the ocean’s swell White horses rise and fall. Then watch the glowing sun at dawn And hear the... read more
Rumi says, “I have passed beyond all thoughts” At times, my state resembles sleep. A misguided person may think it is sleep. Know that my eyes are asleep; my heart is awake. Know that my inactive form is in action. The Prophet said, “My eyes sle... read more
From Royal L. Craig in the book Whispers Beyond the Edge: Glimpses of the Beloved Again and again, the mystic turns to the meaning of life. We would probably understand it better if we could get out of own way. A great Teacher once said, “You are ... read more
When we watch a bird such as a red-tailed hawk or an eagle gracefully riding the rising air currents, it seems almost effortless. They slowly turn, rising and falling. When something on the ground draws their interest, they may suddenly move their win... read more
Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not passed by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so. One day I shall ... read more
This letter is attributed to Albert Einstein, but not authenticated. In the late 1980s, Lieserl, the daughter of the famous genius, donated 1,400 letters, written by Einstein, to the Hebrew University, with orders not to publish their contents until two d... read more
Not Christian, Muslim or Jew Not Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi or Zen. Not any Religion or Cultural System. I am Not from the East or the West, Not out of the Ocean or up from the Ground, Not Natural or Ethereal, Not composed of Elements at All. I do not Exist, a... read more
If at times you feel you want to cry, And life seems such a trial. Above the clouds there’s a bright blue sky, So make your tears a smile. As you travel on life’s way, With its many ups and downs, Remember — it’s quite true to say: One smile is wo... read more
THE ROBIN – by Kahlil Gibran O Robin, sing! for the secret of eternity is in song. I wish I were as you, free from prisons and chains. I wish I were as you; a soul flying over the valleys, Sipping the light as wine is sipped from ethereal cu... read more