"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Lets give up "Separation".

This resonated because there is a core truth here. However, it does easily smack of a little Buddhism... if you misunderstand his point... 

Jim, I want to grow and deepen my spirituality, what must I do?”
“Give up the notion of separation, and give it up entirely.”
“What do you mean?”
“Quit imagining that you and God are separate, that you and I are separate, that you and all others are separate, that you and life are separate, that you and the mountains are separate, that you and the moon and stars are separate. Give up the notion that you and love are separate, that you and worth are separate, that you and peace are separate, that you and freedom are separate, that you and well-being are separate, that you and happiness are separate.”
“How will I know I have attained this?”
“You will know when you see yourself as a part of the whole, rather than merely an individual and separate entity. You will know when you no longer look at the world through eyes of judgment, but through eyes of love and compassion. You will know when all people and all living things are your family – your mother and father, son and daughter, sister and brother.” (Jim Palmer)
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