' The Ashtavakra Gita '.......... ' The Radical Path of Self-Knowledge '...
https://youtu.be/si8DNmv0zCU?si=L2SLApGmT5eGR8pP
' Peace of Mind '...
They call it, “peace of mind”, but maybe it should be called, “peace from mind”............... Naval Ravikant
' Thoughts Create Manifestation '...
If you can win, over your mind, you can win, over the whole world.............. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
' Resentful Thoughts '...
Those, who are free, of resentful thoughts,, surely find peace............. Gautama the Buddha
' The Strength of Character '...
Character, cannot be developed in ease and quiet.. Only through experience of trial and suffering, can the soul be strengthened,, ambition inspired, and success achieved.................... Helen Keller
' Practicing Deep Meditation '...
The Ultimate Mysteries, are opened only, to those who have, Immense Patience................ Osho
' The Spiritual Path '...
Progress, is not achieved by luck, or accident,, but by working on yourself, daily.
.............. Epictetus
' Understanding Truth '...
All Truths are easy to understand, once they are discovered;, the point is, to discover them.
............... Galileo Galilei
' The Strength of Determination '...
I’m very determined.. If I decide that something is worth doing,, then, I’ll put my heart and soul to it.. The whole ground can be against me,, but if I know it is right,, I’ll do it.
................ Lee Kuan Yew
' In Difficult Times '...
In difficult times,, people too often lose the ability to face the future optimistically... They begin to think, about their tomorrow's negatively... They forget, that the tough times will pass... They concentrate on the problems of today,, rather than on the opportunities of tomorrow.. In so doing,, they not only lose the potential of today,, they also throw away, the beauty of tomorrow.
.................. Robert H. Schuller
' Alan Watts ' ..... You Are the Actor,, Playing Every Part at Once '...
https://youtu.be/9kl48Ll95U8?si=ioSlKqI9Jqftxuxz
' The Experience of 'Jhana ' and ' Dhyana '...
This experience is jhāna, (Sanskrit: dhyāna)... It’s a word, that just means “meditation”, or “absorption,”, and it arises, when the five hindrances of ill will,, sense desire,, restlessness, and anxiety,, sloth and torpor,, and doubt have been dispelled... The turbulent emotions, and random thoughts, that normally fill our consciousness, are gone,, and we find, that the mind is naturally joyful and focused.
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There are four levels of jhāna,, each one deeper,, quieter,, and more fulfilling, than the one preceding it... Collectively, they constitute sammā samādhi,, or right concentration, in the eightfold path............................. from wildmind.org
' When you say nothing at all '..... ' Allison Kraus '...
https://youtu.be/_bNfay6HiUo?si=OMvWyAMFimBrJiF1
' The Non-Duality of Reality '...
“Farsi Couplet:
Mun tu shudam tu mun shudi,mun tun shudam tu jaan shudi
Taakas na guyad baad azeen, mun deegaram tu deegari
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English Translation:.........................................................................................................................
I have become you,, and you me,,
I am the body,, you soul;,
So that no one, can say hereafter,,
That, you are someone,, and me someone else.”...........................................................................................
― Amir Khusrau, The Writings of Amir Khusrau: 700 Years After the Prophet: A 13th-14th Century Legend of Indian-Sub-Continent
........ from goodreads.com
' A Man Called Wise '...
A man is not called wise, because he talks and talks again;, but, if he is peaceful,, loving, and fearless, then, he is in truth called wise. ............. Gautama the Buddha
' True Happiness '...
True happiness, is to enjoy the present,, without anxious dependence upon the future,, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears, but to rest satisfied,, with what we have,, which is sufficient,, for he that is so, wants nothing... The greatest blessings of mankind, are within us, and within, our reach.. A wise man, is content with his lot,, whatever it may be,, without wishing for what he has not.
................ Seneca the Younger
' Explore All Knowledge '...
As land is improved, by sowing it with various seeds,, so is the mind, by exercising it, with different studies.
............... Pliny the Elder
' The Prodigal Son Returns '...
God,, the supreme being,, is neither circumscribed by space,, nor touched by time;, he cannot be found in a particular direction,, and his essence cannot change.. The secret conversation, is thus entirely spiritual;, it is a direct encounter, between God and the soul,, abstracted from all material constraints.
............... Avicenna
' Attaining Happiness '...
Happiness is attained,, by three things: being patient when tested,, being thankful when receiving a blessing,, and being repentant, upon sinning.
............. Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
' Year Of The Cat '... by Al Stewart with Lyrics (Best Version) '...
https://youtu.be/Dwx2g42wBfA?si=vZv6ectXtsRyCD8F
' CAJUN MUSIC ' ... ' WITH PAYS D'EN HAUT (TIT GALOP POUR MAMOU) '...
https://youtu.be/AFUl28YWVV4?si=TQQxATPltGt9Rl8I
' Eternal Consciousness of Source '...
“The soul is neither born,, and nor does it die; it is eternal.” – Krishna
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Understanding that our soul is eternal, helps us focus on what truly matters... Together,, we can embrace this eternal journey, and encourage one another, to live with purpose and significance.................... scripturesavvy.com
' Abandon All Attachments '...
“Perform your duty, and abandon all attachment, to success or failure.” .......... Krishna
' The Buddha's Last Words '...
“All compounded things, are subject to vanish.. Strive with earnestness.” — The Buddha’s last words,, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN 16).... trans.. Sister Vajira and Francis Story
' Abide in Peace '...
You have power over your mind,, not outside events.. Realize this,, and you will find strength.
................. Marcus Aurelius
' The Reincarnation Trap,, Are Desires '...
The things, you really need, are few, and easy to come by;, but the things you can imagine you need, are infinite,, and you will never, be satisfied.
.................. Epicurus
' The Heart Controls the Mind '...
Educating the Mind, without educating the Heart,, is no education at all.
................. Aristotle
' Source - Consciousness Manifestation '...
A person is neither a thing, nor a process,, but, an opening through which, the Absolute can Manifest.
................. Martin Heidegger
' Awakening Consciousness '...
When Lies have been Accepted, for some time,, the Truth always Astounds, with an Air of Novelty.
.................. Clement of Alexandria
' The Everlasting Light '...
Let your door stand open, to receive Him,, unlock your soul, to Him,, offer Him a welcome in your mind,, and then, you will see the riches of simplicity,, the treasures of peace,, the joy of grace... Throw wide the gate of your heart,, stand before the sun of the everlasting light.
........................ Saint Ambrose
' Who knows where the time goes ' .... ' Fairport Convention '...
https://youtu.be/n2xODjbfYw8?si=yd5ZiaFSeOmv8-SP
' The Silent Ground ' .... ' Meister Eckhart's Complete Philosophy '...
https://youtu.be/0n-Xxd3uhx8?si=2-9JhTxTRIW19qmY
' True Strength '...
“True Strength,, lies in Forgiveness and Compassion.” ............ Valmiki Ramayana
' Taming the Ego '...
“The mind is restless, and difficult to control.. But with practice and detachment, it can be tamed.” ............ Mahabharata,
' Joy Arises '...
It is in the nature of things, that joy arises, in a person free, from remorse............ Gautama the Buddha
' We Need Rest '...
We find rest, in those we love,, and we provide a resting place in ourselves, for those who love us.
............. Bernard of Clairvaux
' A Satisfied Life '...
Eighty Percent of Life's Satisfaction, comes from Meaningful Relationships.
............. Brian Tracy
' From Thought to Manifestation '...
I tell people, I'm too stupid, to know what's impossible... I have ridiculously large dreams,, and half the time, they come true.
................ Debi Thomas
' Accept Total Responsibility '...
Until you are willing to accept, total and complete responsibility, for every aspect of your life,, your life will keep sending you experiences, designed to get your attention.
........... Iyanla Vanzant
' Ticket to Nowhere ' ..... ' Late Night Blues '...
https://youtu.be/4XhSTXvTj_Y?si=E5vDy2RFCbCP4EWz
' Being ' ,, of Source Consciousness '...
“Heaven is not a place,, but a state of being in God.” ........... Saint Teresa of Ávila
' 9 Life-Changing Rumi Poems ... (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Hearts) '...
https://youtu.be/8vI2oUw2OtM?si=-SwRf5VO6nICGc_6
' The Poet , Called Rumi '...
Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273),, commonly known as Rumi,, was a Sufi mystic,, poet,, and founder of the Islamic brotherhood, known as the Mevlevi Order... His family hailed from Balkh... Rumi is an influential figure in Sufism,, and his thoughts and works, loom large both in Persian literature, and mystic poetry in general.. Today, his translated works, are enjoyed all over the world.................. from Wikipedia
' Finding Bliss '...
The enlightened one,, intent on jhana,, should find delight in the forest,, should practice jhana, at the foot of a tree,, attaining his own satisfaction.............. Gautama the Buddha
' But, First Discipline the Mind '...
To enjoy good health,, to bring true happiness to one’s family,, to bring peace to all,, one must first discipline, and control one’s own mind.. If a man can control his mind, he can find the way to Enlightenment,, and all wisdom and virtue, will naturally come to him.......... Gautama the Buddha
' The Door Named Hope '...
We need to have music ,that contributes to the well-being of the spirit... Music that cradles people's lives, and makes things a little easier... That's what I try to do,, and what I want to do.. You don't want to close the door on hope.
.................... Merle Haggard
' One Point of Light '...
There's a darkness, that everyone must face.. it wants to take what's good and fair,, and lay it all to waste... And that darkness covers everything in sight,, until it meets, a single point of light.
.................. Randy Travis
'Faced with a Choice '...
All your life,, you will be faced with a choice.. You can choose love, or hate, …I choose love.
................. Johnny Cash
' 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 ~ Christian Mysticism Samaneri Jayasāra - Wisdom of the Masters '...
https://youtu.be/-eviMvlowwU?si=f66LdGXb3xU_9Fgj
' Saint Teresa of Ávila' .... ' Selected Verses and Teachings for Meditation ' ....' Christian Mystics '...
https://youtu.be/yZpL841v9G8?si=RhA5PHQV1HLtpz-r
' The Supreme Purpose of Life '...
The supreme purpose and goal for human life... is to cultivate love.
................... Ramakrishna
' The Most Important Lesson '...
The most important lesson, that man can learn from life,, is not that there is pain in this world,, but, that it is possible for him to transmute it into joy.
....................... Rabindranath Tagore
' Life is a School '...
Life is a struggle, and not a matter of privilege... It is nothing but, one's knowledge of the temporal, and the spiritual world..
................. Muhammad Iqbal
' Returning to Source '...
For the raindrop,, joy, is in entering the river.
................... Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib
' Trust The Universe ' .... 'Alan Watts' ... ' On Finding Zen '...
https://youtu.be/NBmuvR9QYLs?si=uoz-YYT-1ovXk2zm&t=2
' The Power of Prayer '...
Virtues are formed by prayer.. Prayer preserves temperance.. Prayer suppresses anger.. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy.. Prayer draws into the soul, the Holy Spirit,, and raises man to Heaven.
.................. Saint Ephrem the Syrian
' Truth Does Not Change '...
It is proof, of a base and low mind, for one to wish to think, with the masses or majority,, merely because, the majority is the majority... Truth, does not change, because it is,, or is not,, believed by a majority of the people.
......................... Giordano Bruno
' Science Must Recognise Truth '...
A little science, estranges a man from God;,
a lot of science, brings him back.
.................... Sir Francis Bacon
' Science Searching for Source '...
Gravity explains the motions of the planets,, but it cannot explain, who sets the planets in motion.
................. Sir Isaac Newton
' The Search for Source '...
If you study science deep enough and long enough,, it will force you to believe in God.
................... Lord Kelvin
'From Thought to Manifestation '...
To succeed, you have to believe, in something with such a passion, that it becomes a reality.
.................... Anita Roddick
' A New Beginning '...
Life begins now -- right now -- not tomorrow, or the next day, or the next... Every minute of every hour of every day,, life begins anew... That means everything, can change in an instant... It also means, you can have a new beginning, whenever you want.
...................... Neale Donald Walsch
' Cosmic Reggae Chants of Yogananda '...... ' Music for Peace and Inner Awakening '...
https://youtu.be/V7SVbot8-9s?si=nuxGsGXHLUZk01bV
' What Is Enlightenment ? '...
Enlightenment, is just waking-up, from this Dream of Separation, from Source, by Direct Experience of Reality ................ thomas
' The Frequency of Buddha '...
We must realize that reciting the name of Amitabha, is not only a method, that is simple and direct,, it is also a method, for sudden Complete Enlightenment... Since, [in reciting the Buddha-name], you merge with Buddha, from moment to moment,, without bothering with visualization, or meditation,, you immediately witness, perfect illumination,, with no excess and no lack.................... Grandmaster Ou-Yis
' Because of Emptiness '...
Because of emptiness,,
All things are possible..
If it wasn't for emptiness,,
Nothing would be possible..
.................... Nagarjuna
' The Necessity of Meditation '...
"Meditate when you want to do it,, meditate when you don't want to do it.. Just do it".. ~Zen master
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Actually following that advice was most impactful.. Reason why, is below....
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Dhammapada 282. Wisdom springs from meditation; without meditation wisdom wanes. Having known these two paths of progress and decline, let a man so conduct himself that his wisdom may increase................. from Ariyas108
' The Freedom of Love '...
"You must love in such a way, that the person you love,, feels free."................. Thich Nhat Hanh
' The Road, Less Traveled '...
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I ,, I took the one less traveled by,, and that has made all the difference.
...................... Robert Frost
' The World Unmasked '...
You do not need to leave your room.. Remain sitting at your table and listen.. Do not even listen,, simply wait,, be quiet,, still and solitary... The world will freely offer itself to you, to be unmasked, it has no choice,, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.
................ Franz Kafka
' Make it a Habit '...
If you make it a habit, not to blame others,, you will feel the growth, of the ability to love, in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness, in your life.
...................... Leo Tolstoy
' Joni Mitchell ' .... ' The Circle Game ' (1966) '...
https://youtu.be/6FcgPLCtYwM?si=pgCXeSQiaMcRrLhG
' David Clayton Thomas ' ... ' And When I Die ' ... August 16, 1974 '...
https://youtu.be/jMQGTUafG0o?si=G_PkKSeYdraW7whk
' A Translator of Buddhist Texts '...
Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids, was a British writer and translator... Born Caroline Augusta Foley in 1857 in England, she studied psychology, economics and philosophy at University College. She had a particular interest, however, in Indian philosophy. This led to her study of Buddhism and the place of women in Buddhism. Among her first works were a translation of the Dhamma Sangani and a translation of the Therigatha.
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Rhys Davids would continue to translate Pali texts for years and became the President of the Pali Text Society which was devoted to transcribing and translating Pali Buddhist texts. She was one of the first scholars to successfully translate Abhidharma Buddhist texts which are known for their difficult, technical language and complexity. She also translated large portions of the Sutta Pitaka, thus greatly increasing the amount of Buddhist literature available to Western readers..................... from Beliefnet.com
' The 20th Century Mystics '...
The 20th century saw mysticism blend with scholarship and activism... Evelyn Underhill (1875–1941),, an Anglican laywoman,, synthesized historical and psychological insights, in her seminal Mysticism (1911),, framing it as a universal human pursuit of union with the Absolute,, grounded in Christian tradition, yet open to empirical study... Thomas Merton (1915–1968),, a Trappist monk,, explored contemplative prayer, through interfaith lenses,, notably in Zen, and the Birds of Appetite (1968),, where he dialogued Eastern meditation, with Christian hesychasm, to foster inner silence and social engagement... Howard Thurman (1899–1981),, a Baptist minister and civil rights mentor, to Martin Luther King Jr., integrated mysticism, with racial justice, in Jesus and the Disinherited (1949),, viewing nonviolent resistance, as a mystical attunement, to divine love amid oppression................... from Grokipedia
' A Gift to Your Self '...
Know your own Self.. Honor your own Self.. Find and be who you really are,, at the deepest level of your own being... Be present in your own presence.. Give yourself the gift, of your own Self.
................. Nirmalananda
' History Repeats '...
The Hindus have worshipped from ancient times,, the baby Krishna,, in the arms of Virgin Devaki,, just as the Roman Catholics,, worship Madona,, with baby Christ.
.................. Swami Abhedananda
' Ensuring a Positive Future '...
Leave aside your regrets of the Past, and anxieties of the Future,
And focus intelligently, on the Present...
This is the best way of ensuring a positive future.
................. Chinmayananda Saraswati
' The Beginning of Your Freedom '...
The Divine within you, is stronger than anything that is without you... Therefore,, be not afraid of anything... Rely on your own Inner Self,, the Divinity within you... Tap the source, through looking within... Improve yourself.. Build your character.. Purify the heart.. Develop the divine virtues.. Eradicate evil traits.. Conquer all that is base in you.. Endeavor to attain all that is worthy and noble.. Make the lower nature, the servant of the higher, through discipline,, Tapas,, self-restraint, and meditation... This is the beginning of your freedom.
................... Sivananda
' Attar of Nishapur '...
Attar of Nishapur (1145 - 1221 ce) saint and mystic,, one of the most voluminous authors in Persian literature on religious topics.. His best-known work,, Conference of the Birds,, is an elaborate allegory, of the soul's quest for reunion with God
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So long as we do not die, to ourselves,,
and so long, as we identify with someone or something,,
we shall never be free...
The spiritual way, is not for those, wrapped up in exterior life.
.............. Farid ud Din Attar
' Discover the Mystery '...
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Strive to discover the mystery, before life is taken from you...
If while living, you fail to find yourself,, to know yourself,,
how will you be able to understand,
the secret of your existence,, when you die?
............... Farid ud Din Attar
' We Become Our Thoughts '...
All that we are, is the result of what we have thought:,, it is founded on our thoughts, and made up of our thoughts... If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought,, suffering follows him, as the wheel follows the hoof, of the beast that draws the wagon…. If a man speaks or acts with a good thought,, happiness, follows him like a shadow,,that never leaves him................... Gautama the Buddha
' Christian Spiritual Mystics '...
St. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) - Another Spanish Carmelite, she wrote The Interior Castle, describing the soul’s progression through seven stages of spiritual growth. Her vivid accounts of mystical prayer are foundational.
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Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing away; God never changes. May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things. God does not look at the greatness of the work, but at the love with which it is performed. Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed.”
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us. The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes............................ from Niraj Agarwal, Ph.D.
' A Great Truth '...
You will understand a Great Truth, when you get to realize, that what you do to others,, you are doing to yourself.
............... Laozi
' The Realisation of Source '...
The 'kingdom of God,,' is not something one waits for;, it has no yesterday or tomorrow,, it does not come 'in a thousand years',, it is an experience within a heart;, it is everywhere,, it is nowhere.
................ Friedrich Nietzsche
' Connecting With the Subconscious '...
I want to be Connecting with the Subconscious,, if I can call it that,, because there are not too many words to describe the real, deep inner part of a human being .. I want to be at that place, where everything is blotted out, and where creativity happens,, and to get there,, I practice,, you know, I'm a prolific practicer,, I still practice every day,, You have to have the skills,, then you want to not think when you're playing,, that's when you let whatever deep level of creativity,, spirituality,, I mean,, you know these words are so inadequate these days, but you want to get to this place, where they exist.
........................... Sonny Rollins (Saxophone Musician)
' You Hold the Key to Freedom '...
In oneself lies the whole world, and if you know how to look and learn,, the door is there, and the key is in your hand... Nobody on earth, can give you either the key, or the door to open,, except yourself.
................. Jiddu Krishnamurti
' You’re Not Inside a Simulation — You’re Inside Something Much Stranger '...
https://youtu.be/2AQMGHHPB0Y?si=oxzNvr_Dz9kbjYyI
' Yusuf / Cat Stevens .... ' Wild World ' .... Glastonbury 2023 '...
https://youtu.be/PA5EgvX_8js?si=6au4voXIzGy1H560
' To Be Free '...
To be free, is to be capable of thinking one's own thoughts,, not the thoughts merely of the body,, or of society,, but thoughts generated, by one's deepest,, most original,, most essential, and spiritual self,, one's individuality.
................... Rudolf Steiner
' All Is One '...
Remember, that all is One... and what you do to your neighbor,, your friend or your foe,, is a reflection, of what you think of your Creator.
.................. Edgar Cayce
' The Real Reality '...
Everything is just electricity and magnetism;, everything is only an illusion... The Reality is in the Spiritual Plane.
............... Lobsang Rampa
' Surrender Egoic Desire '...
Eventually,, I lost interest in trying to control my life,, to make things happen, in a way that I thought, I wanted them to be... I began to practice surrendering, to the universe, and finding out what "it", wanted me to do.
............... Shakti Gawain
' Intellectual Humility '...
It is only through the opposition of ideas,, that we can learn to be self-critical,, to work towards intellectual humility.
................ Tariq Ramadan
' The Virtue of Wise Men '...
The simple person, lives the way he breathes,, with no more effort or glory,, with no more affectation, and without shame... Simplicity is freedom,, buoyancy,, transparency... As simple as the air,, as free as the air,, The simple person, does not take himself too seriously, or too tragically.. He has nothing to prove,, since, he has no appearances, to keep up,, and nothing to seek,, since everything is before him.. What is more simple, than simplicity?... What is lighter?.. It is the virtue of wise men. and the wisdom of saints.
.................. Andre Comte-Sponville
' Meeting God '...
The desire to break the silence, with constant human noise is,, I believe,, precisely an avoidance, of the sacred terror, of that Divine Encounter.
............... Matsuo Basho
' It's Time To Awaken Your Mind' ... Alan Watts, ' Profound Speech On Nothingness '...
https://youtu.be/Ms3D6TnI73c?si=mdzTDN1YJCia7xSX&t=1
' The Divine Presence '...
It is the Divine Presence, that gives value to life... This Presence, is the source of all peace,, all joy,, all security... Find this Presence in yourself, and all your difficulties will disappear.
....................... Mirra Alfassa
' A Quiet Mind '...
A Quiet Mind, does not mean, that there will be no thoughts or mental movements at all,, but that these will be on the surface,, and you will feel your true being within,, separate from them,, Observing,, but not carried away
.................. Sri Aurobindo
' Thoughts Create Manifestations '...
It is our own mental attitude, which makes the world, what it is for us... Our thought make things beautiful,, our thoughts make things ugly... The whole world is in our own minds.. Learn to see things, in the proper light.
................... Swami Vivekananda
' The Power of Words '...
Creative words, generate energy;, negative words, drain out energy.
................ Robert H. Schuller (Pastor)
' The Power of Imagination '...
Imagination, is more important than knowledge... Knowledge is limited.. Imagination encircles the world.
.............. Albert Einstein
' The Holy Spirit of Consciousness '...
The voice of the Great Spirit, is heard in the twittering of birds,, the rippling of mighty waters,, and the sweet breathing of flowers..
.................. Zitkala-Sa
' We Shall Be One '...
I salute the light within your eyes, where the whole universe dwells... For when you are at that center, within you and I am,, at that place within me,, we shall be one.
............... Crazy Horse (Indian Chief)
' Autobiography of a Yogi ' .... Paramahansa Yogananda .... Full Audiobook '...
https://youtu.be/iANk8i_z7qU?si=iFIx65pyR42EwksX
' When The Levee Breaks '.... John Paul Jones .. Playing For Change | Song Around The World '...
https://youtu.be/LH0-WXUFY2k?si=7OBdj7IyTr6nJW5j
' Only Source Is Permanent '...
“Embrace impermanence, as the beauty of existence.” .......... Gautama the Buddha
' Mind and Intuition '...
“The union of the mind and intuition, which brings about illumination,, and the development, which the Sufis seek,, is based upon love.”
................. Idries Shah
' Contemplation '...
“Reflection, is the lamp of the heart... If it departs,, the heart will have no light.”
.................. Imam Al-Haddad
' Enlightenment '...
Happy the man, who has been able, to learn the causes of things.
................. Virgil
' True Intelligence '...
Humility, is the beginning, of true intelligence.
................... John Calvin
' Where Source Resides '...
Whatever you are doing,, that which makes you feel the most alive...that is where God is.
................ Saint Ignatius of Loyola
' Change Yourself, for a Peaceful Mind '...
If it is peace you want,, seek to change yourself,, not other people... It is easier to protect your feet, with slippers, than to carpet the whole of the earth.
................... Anthony de Mello
' Ed Sheeran ' ..... ' The Parting Glass' (Studio Version) + lyrics '...
https://youtu.be/3kVVn80pFOc?si=8MF8BqohLYCOLPcJ
' Compilation:,, Our Reality is an Illusion '...
https://youtu.be/Nr5yk9mxzSI?si=VDecwW7AuB5n1SUb&t=814
' Releasing Attachments '...
“Letting go,, gives us freedom,, and freedom, is the only condition for happiness... If,, in our heart,, we still cling to anything - anger,, anxiety,, or possessions, - we cannot be free.”........................
― Thich Nhat Hanh,, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching:,, Transforming Suffering into Peace,, Joy,, and Liberation...
' Hindu Beliefs '...
Samsara is the continuing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. A pleasant heavenly rebirth still remains within samsara if the being has not attained liberation.....................
Moksha is different from temporary heaven
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Moksha means liberation from samsara. Hindu schools explain it variously as realization of the true Self, freedom from ignorance, closeness to God, eternal service to a deity, or other forms of liberated existence.................. from Chi Tran
' The Greatest Mystery '...
“The greatest mystery is oneself.” – Zen Proverb
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– Meaning: This quote points out that the human mind and consciousness, are the most profound mystery... It suggests that understanding oneself,, is the key to understanding the world.................. from Chi Tran
' A Conversation with Heart Consciousness '...
I have abandoned all particular forms of devotion,, all prayer techniques... My only prayer practice is attention.. I carry on a habitual,, silent,, and secret conversation, with God,, that fills me with overwhelming joy.
................... Brother Lawrence
' The Ego, Must Die Before Death '...
It is only by a total death to self,, we can be lost in God.
................... Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
' The Spirit of Divine Consciousness '...
Man’s works do not even come close, to the works of the Holy Spirit.. If the Holy Spirit does not work,, all the efforts of man, will come to naught.
................... John Sung
' True Happiness '...
“True Happiness, comes from the joy of deeds well done,, the zest of creating things new.”............ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
' Abide As, ' True Self '...
“Spirituality is not adopting more theories, or more ritualistic chanting, or going through more mystical experiences... Spirituality is to become free, of deceptions created by the mind, about its own identities,, and abide as the true self.” ............ Nithyananda
' Doing the Teaching '...
Trying to do the Lord's work, in your own strength, is the most confusing,, exhausting,, and tedious, of all work... But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit,, then the ministry of Jesus,, just flows out of you.
...................... Corrie Ten Boom
' Is There Life after Death? ' ....... ' Eckhart Tolle on Reincarnation and Life Energy '...
https://youtu.be/08r3L58hI9g?si=agblNCi6vZzv9lud
' A Happy Marriage '...
A happy marriage, is the union of, two good forgivers.
................ Ruth Graham
' Living without Love '...
I guess living without love,, without experiencing it, or being able to give it, is pretty strong punishment.
................. Keanu Reeves
' Demand Nothing '...
When you demand nothing of the world,,
nor of God,,
when you want nothing,,
seek nothing,
expect nothing,,
then the Supreme State, will come to you uninvited and unexpected...................
Nisargadatta Maharaj from I Am That
' The Scam of Karma '...
The continuous pain of reincarnation... Karma belongs to the Character that You Played, on this Stage called Life....Not,, the Consciousness, that watches the Character.................. thomas
' The Zero Point ..... Why You Must Become Nothing,, to Have Everything '...
https://youtu.be/ybjZtYP4a50?si=yJLBNjNizTXpq3qN
' Bhagavad Gita 6.5 '...
"Uddharet atmanatmanam, natmanam avasadayet,
Atmaiva hyatmano bandhur, atmaiva ripur atmanah."
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"Lift yourself by your own efforts; do not lower yourself. You yourself are your own best friend, and you yourself are your own worst enemy." — Bhagavad Gita 6.5
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No one else can do your inner work for you. This verse became a cornerstone of India's independence movement and continues to inspire anyone who feels trapped by circumstance or self-doubt. The battle for a good life is won or lost first in the mind................. from vedasi.com
' The Mistake of Humans '...
“Q: What is a fundamental mistake of man ?.............................
A: To think that he is alive,, when he has merely fallen asleep,, in life's waiting-room.”
................... Idries Shah,, Seeker After Truth: A Handbook
' A Drop of Water '...
“Listen,, O drop,, give yourself up, without regret,,
and in exchange gain the Ocean.....
Listen,, O drop,, bestow upon yourself this honor,,
and in the arms of the Sea be secure...
Who indeed should be so fortunate?...
An Ocean wooing a drop!...
In God's name,, in God's name,, sell and buy at once!...
Give a drop,, and take this, Sea full of pearls.”
................ Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi
' You Are Responsible '...
Work out your own Salvation... Do not depend on others................. Gautama the Buddha
' Clean-Up Time '...
Let water wash our bodies clean,, and love, wash our souls.
.................. Keith Urban
' Three Bones to Succeed '...
To succeed in life,, you need three things:,, a wishbone,, a backbone,, and a funny bone.
................ Reba McEntire
' Divine Spark '.... The Secret Inside You, That the Ancient Gnostics Discovered '...
https://youtu.be/FRLu1EzfUzg?si=sOCXvplldum2-eC9
' Pure Unconditional Love '...
“There is no greater power in Heaven or on Earth than pure, unconditional love... The nature of the God force,, the unseen intelligence in all things,, which causes the material world, and is the center of both, the spiritual and physical plane,, is best described as pure,, unconditional love.” .................... Wayne Dyer
' Live Life Now '...
“Realize deeply that the present moment, is all you have... Make the now, the primary focus of your life.” ............. Eckhart Tolle
' The Soul is the Teacher '...
“You have to grow from the inside out.. None can teach you,, none can make you spiritual... There is no other teacher, but your own soul.” ................ Swami Vivekananda
' Awakening Consciousness '...
“Awakening, is not changing who you are,, but discarding, who you are not.” ................. Deepak Chopra
' Positive Vibrations '...
“It does not matter, how long you are spending on the earth,, how much money you have gathered,, or how much attention you have received... It is the amount of positive vibration, you have radiated in life that matters.” ............... Amit Ray
' The Universe Changes '...
The Reality is,, we can change.. We can change ourselves.. We can change our minds.. We can change our hearts.. And therefore, the universe changes.
................. Richard Gere
' Thinking of Source Consciousness '...
It's crazy,, if you think about it.. The God of the universe ,, the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles,, galaxies and E-minor ,, loves us with a radical,, unconditional,, self-sacrificing love... And what is our typical response?,, We go to church,, sing songs,, and try not to cuss.
................... Francis Chan
' Loan Me A Dime ' ... (Live at Great American Music Hall / August 2003) '...
https://youtu.be/LKZrictHr2A?si=JAZQOGrTAYIt07Gc
' The Necessity of Solitude '...
Solitude,, is the road to Freedom..... all images of the illusions of life must be left behind..... Desire's of the ego must be surrendered to the Universe, to Awaken into Reality... It is this Simple,,, but, it will be the hardest thing that you have ever attempted.. this, 'you' must die,, to be Born Again................... namaste, thomas
' Gospel of Thomas ' .... The 114 Secret Sayings of Jesus .... Nag Hammadi Library '...
https://youtu.be/0sULjrWvnqg?si=GS8RskE49NaAwjDN
' Christian Mysticism '...
Christian mysticism is neither a fringe movement, nor a departure from historic faith... It is one of Christianity’s oldest and deepest streams,, woven into Scripture,, prayer,, worship,, and discipleship from the beginning... And at its core,, it is remarkably simple..
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Christian mysticism is about communion with God.
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Not just believing things about God...
Not just doing things for God...
But learning to live in God,, and allowing that communion to slowly,, faithfully,, and sometimes painfully, transform who we are........................... from Pastor Mark Reynolds
' The Self Supreme '...
Of everything,, He is the inmost Self... He is the truth;, He is the Self supreme. ............ Chandogya Upanishad
' Living in Love '...
The one who loves all intensely, begins perceiving in all living beings, a part of himself... He becomes a lover of all,, a part and parcel of the Universal Joy... He flows with the stream of happiness,, and is enriched by each soul................. Yajur Veda
' The Meaning of Life '...
The meaning of life,, is to find your gift... The purpose of life,, is to give it away.
.................. Pablo Picasso
' The Sacred Mystery '...
Everything that is sacred, and that wishes to remain so, must envelop itself in mystery.
................. Stephane Mallarme
' The Flow of Love '...
To love,, is to admire with the heart;,, to admire,, is to love, with the mind.
................. Theophile Gautier
' The Most Dangerous Disagreement Ever .... Carl Jung vs Alan Watts on the Soul '''
https://youtu.be/sj2vikt2cVc?si=AScXSjzgigxrN30L
' “I See You” ... Emotional Zulu Choir Song for Belonging ... Ngiyakubona '...
https://youtu.be/V_6jpPx2zPU?si=33UbUJIVuITcVkFc
' I Am Within '...
“There came one, and knocked at the door, of the Beloved...
And a voice answered, and said, 'Who is there?'..
The lover replied,, 'It is I.'...
'Go hence,',, returned the voice;,,
'there is no room within for thee, and me.'...
Then came the lover, a second time, and knocked and again, the voice demanded,
'Who is there?'..
He answered,, 'It is thou.'..
'Enter,'.. said the voice,, 'for I am within.”
................. Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, The Way of the Sufi
' Noorun Alaa Noor '...
“And when your soul,, the flame,, the spark,, meets with the divine fuel, that is so pure and so strong,, it results in immense enlightenment:.. the enlightenment of God.. Light upon light,, Noorun Alaa Noor.”
............. Zain Hashmi, A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories
' Think About, Such Things '...
“Whatever is true,, whatever is noble,, whatever is right,, whatever is pure,, whatever is lovely,, whatever is admirable,, if anything is excellent,, or praiseworthy,, think about such things.” ...................... Philippians 4:8
' The Two, Are One '...
“Beauty is eternity, gazing at itself in a mirror... But you are eternity,, and you are the mirror.” ..........Kahlil Gibran
' The Birth of Happiness '...
“Happiness is spiritual,, born of truth and love... It is unselfish;, therefore,, it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.” ........................ Mary Baker Eddy
' No More Fear '...
“I don’t want to cover up anymore.. Not my face,, not my mind,, not my soul,, not my thoughts,, not my dreams,, not my struggles,, not my emotional growth... Nothing.” .................. Alicia Keys
' I Have to Accept '...
“I have been asked hundreds of times in my life, why God allows tragedy and suffering... I have to confess, that I really do not know the answer totally,, even to my own satisfaction... I have to accept,, by faith,, that God is sovereign,, and he is a God of love, and mercy, and compassion in the midst of suffering.”..................... Billy Graham
' This Irish Version of 'Hallelujah' ,, Will Break You '...
https://youtu.be/wrFH5AshhJw?si=hu-nYVCybMX1wBjF
' Edgar Cayce’s Jesus :.... The Truth, the Church Never Told You '...
https://youtu.be/kei6W5no34s?si=UpY_qA-IYb0-ohRA
' Gus Holloway .... ' Feeling Good Today ' (Official Lyrics Video) '...
https://youtu.be/Dma-C4-nyUY?si=W0AAi_rPgyJ2S9IU
' The Source Within '...
However softly we speak,, God is so close to us, that he can hear us;, nor do we need wings, to go in search of Him,, but merely to seek solitude, and contemplate Him within ourselves,, without being surprised, to find such a good Guest there.
................ Saint John of the Cross
' The Greatest Need '...
The greatest need of our time, is to clean out the enormous mass, of mental and emotional rubbish,, that clutters our minds
................... Thomas Merton
' Your Task '...
Your task, is not to seek for love,, but merely, to seek and find all the barriers within yourself,, that you have built against it.
................ Rumi
' The Power of Honor '...
Honor, may not win power,, but it wins respect,, And respect earns power.
Ishida Mitsunari
' Be Careful '...
Talent is God given.. Be humble.. Fame is man-given.. Be grateful.. Conceit is self-given.. Be careful.
................. John Wooden
' Opinions '...
Everything we hear, is an opinion,, not a fact... Everything we see, is a perspective,, not the truth.
.................... Marcus Aurelius
' Van Morrison At The BBC ' ..... ' Philosophers Stone '...
https://youtu.be/JwWGxL6bApg?si=4eKNJ-OLq9E6ESkt
' The Samaveda '...
The Samaveda,, or Veda of Holy Songs,, third in the usual order of enumeration of the three Vedas,, ranks next in sanctity and liturgical importance to the Rgveda or Veda of Recited praise... Its Sanhita,, or metrical portion,, consists chiefly, of hymns to be chanted by the Udgatar priests, at the performance of those important sacrifices, in which the juice of the Soma plant,, clarified, and mixed with milk and other ingredients,, was offered in libation to various deities........... from Hinduwebsite.com
' Controlled by Ego '...
The petty man is eager to make boasts,, yet desires, that others should believe in him... He enthusiastically engages in deception,, yet, wants others to have affection for him... He conducts himself like an animal,, yet wants others to think well of him.
................... Xunzi
' Knowing Self '...
One who believes in himself,, has no need to convince others.
............ Laozi
' The Strength of Buddhas' ...
Buddhas have a strength which is not of this world.. Their strength is totally of love... Like a rose flower or a dewdrop.. Their strength is very fragile,, vulnerable.. Their strength is the strength of life, not of death.. Their power is not of that, which kills; their power, is of that which creates.. Their power, is not of violence,, aggression; their power is that of compassion.
.................. Rajneesh
' Happiness Will Surround You '...
Be sincere in your thoughts,,, Be pure in your feelings... You will not have to run after happiness... Happiness will run after you.
............... Sri Chinmoy
' What is a Mystic? .... (10 Clear Signs You Are a Mystic) '...
https://youtu.be/DFPSQctd0Ew?si=aoQaZvdCDvgCCZyq
' A Tribute for Dolly Parton ...... ' I Will Always Love You (Live) '...
https://youtu.be/jr8tffNHJno?si=auWL6jbCUBvPklwN
' Truly Giving '...
You give but little, when you give of your possessions... It is when, you give of yourself, that you truly give.
.............. Khalil Gibran
' The Three Stages of Truth '...
All truth passes through three stages... First,, it is ridiculed... Second,, it is violently opposed... Third,, it is accepted as being self-evident..
.................... Arthur Schopenhauer
' Ending Attachments '...
How do you let go of attachment to things?... Don’t even try.. It’s impossible... Attachment to things, drops away by itself, when you no longer seek, to find yourself in them.
................. Eckhart Tolle
' To Be a Philosopher '...
To be a philosopher, is not merely to have subtle thoughts,, nor even to found a school,, but so to love wisdom, as to live according to its dictates,, a life of simplicity,, independence,, magnanimity, and trust.
................ Henry David Thoreau
' True Happiness '...
True happiness, is to enjoy the present,, without anxious dependence upon the future,, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears,, but to rest satisfied with what we have,, which is sufficient,, for he that is so, wants nothing... The greatest blessings of mankind, are within us, and within our reach.. A wise man is content with his lot,, whatever it may be,, without wishing for what he has not.
.................. Seneca the Younger
' The Satisfied Mind '...
The greatest wealth, is to live content with little,, for there is never want,, where the mind is satisfied.
................... Lucretius
' We Are Responsible '...
We each decide whether to make ourselves learned or ignorant,, compassionate or cruel,, generous or miserly... No one forces us.. No one decides for us,, no one drags us along one path or the other... We are responsible for what we are..
................ Maimonides
' The One Teaching,, Jesus Never Explained..... (The Monad) '...
https://youtu.be/tplCBdzeopI?si=vXvvsNr73jmf1G0e
' The Final Barrier Before Awakening .... (Ramana Maharshi Reveals This) '...
https://youtu.be/b-zy8gRvx8M?si=Qq-FJvv4d7CRJ1rb
' A Greater Glory '...
As a drop of water, poured into wine, loses itself,, and takes the color and savor of wine;, or as a bar of iron,, heated red-hot,, becomes like fire itself,, forgetting its own nature;, or as the air,, radiant with sun-beams,, seems not so much to be illuminated, as to be light itself;, so in the saints, all human affections melt away, by some unspeakable transmutation, into the will of God... For how could God, be all in all,, if anything merely human remained in man?... The substance will endure,, but in another beauty,, a higher power,, a greater glory.
........................ Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
' All Things Change '...
“If you realize, that all things change,, there is nothing you will try to hold on to... If you are not afraid of dying,, there is nothing you cannot achieve.”
.............. Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
' Knowledge of Truth '...
“The Truth is not always beautiful,, nor beautiful words,, the Truth.”
............... Lao Tzu,, Tao Te Ch,ing
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