There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth. ~Rumi
Daily Inspiration
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I give thanks for arriving safely in a new dawn,
We are one, after all, you and I. Together we suffer, together exist, and forever will recreate each other.
On this Mother’s Day, we honor our mothers, as well as everyone who embodies a “mothering presence” in our lives. We also honor our Mother Earth, this beautiful planet that gives us life. We offer our gratitude and blessings to all who play a mothering role of any and every kind.
What I mean by the Principle of Oneness is this: That we must learn to realize that theres nothing separate or apart. That everything is part of everything else. That theres nothing above us, or below us, or around us. All is inherent within us.
Do not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you.”
When Earth is truly alive, the world is full of persons, only some of whom are human.
The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb. Nighttime is womb-time. Our souls come out to play. The darkness absolves everything; the struggle for identity and impression falls away. We rest in the night.
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and trees – should be your teacher.
What does it mean to say that nature is personal? In the broadest sense, it means choosing a different paradigm from the Western idea of nature as machine It means holding the possibility that all things on Earth, even rocks and mountains, have their own will and intention.
Then I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world.
The Cosmos is filled with precious gems. Each moment you are alive is a gem, shining through and containing earth and sky, water and clouds. It needs you to breathe gently for the miracles to be displayed. Suddenly you hear the birds singing, the pines chanting, see the flowers blooming, the blue sky, the white clouds… We should enjoy our happiness and offer it to everyone. Cherish this very moment… Let go of distress and embrace Life fully in your arms.
Each of us brings something alive in the world that no one else can. There is a profound necessity at the heart of individuality. When your life awakens and you begin to sense the destiny that brought you here, you endeavour to live a life that is generous and worthy of the blessing and invitation that is always calling you.
To connect with the great river we all need a path, but when you get down there there’s only one river.
A blessing from John O’Donohue:
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