From the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: “All our natural inclinations are lost in the process of domestication. And when we grow enough for our mind to begin to reason, we learn the word ‘no.’ The adults say: ‘Don’t do this, don’t do that.’ We rebel and say: ‘No!’ We rebel because […]
From the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: “We need to be accepted and loved by others, but we cannot accept and love ourselves. The greater our love for ourselves, the less we will self-torture. Self-torture comes from self-rejection, and self-rejection comes from our idea of perfection and the unattainability of this ideal. […]
“But what is this force that pushes us, both as individuals and as a species, to grow against the natural resistance of our own lethargy? We have already mentioned it—it is love. It is defined as: ‘The will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth.’ When we grow, […]
A Story Shared and Explained by Osho: “Once, a prince went to the forest of monkeys. Upon seeing him, the monkeys scattered in a panic, except for one that remained, seemingly indifferent to his presence. It swung from branch to branch with an air of defiance, as if putting on a show. The prince shot […]
“There was a young Taiwanese man desperate for the hand of a beautiful girl. For four years he wrote her letters every day, pouring out his feelings of love. If the young man had not made such an effort, the beautiful girl would hardly have married the man she eventually did – and that man […]
author: Benjamin Hoff “Christopher Robin asked Pooh the question:‘What do you like doing most in the world, Pooh?’‘Well,’ said Pooh, ‘what I like most…’ — and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very nice thing, there was a moment — just before you begin to eat it — […]
“Lies may seem easy and profitable, but they bind us and lead to our undoing. Be brave, and you will not have to lie.” — Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba These “lessons of love” come to you now through the wisdom of an enlightened Master — Sai Baba. Renowned for his ability to materialize objects […]
“Pure words lead to a pure mind. Therefore, speak calmly, speak gently, and speak little…” Bhagawan Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba This is not an easy “lesson in love.” It only seems that way at first glance because, in order to connect with the right words, we must first connect with the right feeling. But […]
This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they are a crowd of sorrowswho violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honourably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The dark […]
“Your problem is not love.Your problem is that you are not able to accept yourself, to stand on your own feet, to treat yourself with respect, to do something in such a way that you can feel you have value.Your value must arise from within you; it must not be given to you by someone […]
From Neale Donald Walsch, Conversations with God: “There is a way to be happy in a relationship, and that is to use it for its true purpose, rather than for a purpose you have invented for yourself… Relationships are a constant challenge; they constantly call you to create, express, and experience ever-higher aspects of yourself—ever […]
Osho, from Glimpses of a Golden Childhood: “Love is good, simply good, but it is not enough to give you wings. For that, friendship is needed—and love does not allow it… Love is very afraid of friendship, because anything higher is dangerous, and friendship is higher. When you are able to enjoy friendship, whether with […]
