Some Reflections from the Storehouse of Universal Wisdom
This is the first in a regular series of quotations from our common inherited wisdom. These are quotations from the Universal experience and Inheritance of the spiritual traditions and of the mystics. They contain extremely condensed Spiritual wisdom. Each are worthy of deep reflection
"The time has come to lower our voices, to cease imposing our mechanistic patterns on the biological processes of the earth, to resist the impulse to control, to command, to force, to oppress, and to begin quite humbly to follow the guidance of the larger community on which all life depends."
Thomas Berry
There has been much tragedy in my life; at least half of it has happened.
Mark Twain
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. '
Chief Seattle
“The cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance.”
The Buddha
Whatever you do, make it an offering to me - the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering. In this way you will be freed from the bondage of karma, and from its results both pleasant and painful. Then, firm in renunciation and yoga, with your heart free, you will come to me
Bhagavad Gita
“Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children.”
Ancient Indian Proverb
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar
Thich Nhat Hanh (Buddhist Teacher)
The truth that many people never understand, until it is too late, is that the more you try to avoid suffering the more you suffer because smaller and more insignificant things begin to torture you in proportion to your fear of being hurt.
Thomas Merton
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