When misfortune confounds usin an instant we are savedby the humblest actionsof memory or attention:the taste of fruit, the taste of water,that face returned to us in dream,the first jasmine flowers of November,the infinite yearning of the compass,a book we thought forever lost,the pulsing of a hexameter,the little key that opens a house,the smell of…
Category: blessings
MYSTICAL POEMS: “From words to emptiness” by Osho
I want my words ring in your ears, and their echo to carry you Into that space where everything is silent, empty. This is the way from words to emptiness. There one meet oneself. I’m in bliss. Take my love, I’ve nothing else to offer, It is my only wealth.
A Spiritual Quote about love from Rainer Maria Rilke
Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it. —Rainer Maria Rilke
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Life”(Espiritualid de la Palabra Diaira: “Vida”)
Life My life makes a difference in the world. I am rich in spiritual inheritance, and I use my life to express my divine qualities. I am not limited to the body I inhabit. While I am blessed with physical senses to experience life, I know there is so much more to me. I use…
A quote on “unspeakable perfect miracles” by Walt Whitman
To me, every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, Every cubic inch of space is a miracle, Every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same, Every foot of the interior swarms with the same; Every spear of grass – the frames, limbs, organs, of men and…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Reflect” (Espiritualidad de La Palabra Diaria: “Reflejo)
Reflect My thoughts, words, and actions reflect the truth of my being. As I awaken, I pause to envision the day’s possibilities. I may picture a visit with a friend, a goal reached, or a task accomplished with aplomb. I am mindful of my thoughts, words, and deeds throughout the day. I tend to my…
MYSTICAL POEMS: “I traveled a long way seeking God” by Lalla
“I traveled a long way seeking God” I traveled a long way seeking God, but when I finally gave up and turned back, there He was, within me! O Lalli! Now why do you wander like a beggar? Make some effort, and He will grant you a vision of Himself in the form of…
NATURE POEMS: “The clematis flower” by Amira (La flor de clemátide)
The clematis flower Delicate little tendrils, like soft hands Reaching up as if in prayer, up and up they expand Searching for the light… They sense their path, they have foresight Their inner compass is their guidance While they grow in silence Until they reach the perfect height To blossom like open hearts…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Positive” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Positivismo”)
Positive I am positive in all my thoughts and actions. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by what seems like a never-ending stream of distressing news. When people around me are caught up in fearful, anxious, or agitated states, I remain determined to not be swept up in negativity. I choose instead to take a…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Inner Peace” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Paz Interna”)
Inner Peace I am peaceful and calm. Turning inward and seeking stillness and tranquility is like quieting the stormy sea as I become receptive to the calming peace of God. Perhaps I imagine a peaceful lake, a reassuring presence, or a gentle breeze wafting over me. My inner, spiritual self knows this place and feels…
A quote from Neale Donal Walsch (who was homeless) on “money problems”
Money problems can evaporate in the blink of an eye, and you are eternally abundant. I know, I know…it sometimes doesn’t seem that way, but the truth is, you always have everything you need, right here, right now. Do you know how I know? You’re still here. If you hadn’t always been given everything you ever…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Father’s Blessing” (Espirtualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Bendición para los Padres”)
Fathers’ Blessing I give thanks for all expressions of fatherly love. My relationship with my father may have been positive and nurturing or difficult and challenging. He may have been a strong presence during my childhood, or he may have been absent. We may be part of each other’s lives today, we may be estranged,…
