Beauty is in the heart of the beholder&.. A sufi story |
There was once a king who enjoyed spending his spare time in the company of philosophers and friends, debating various subjects. One afternoon, the debate was about where beauty lies. As they were tal...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:16:00 GMT |
Zen Poem |
You cannot describe it
You cannot picture it
You cannot admire it
You cannot feel it
It is your real Self
which has no hiding place
When the world is destroyed
It will not be destroyed
Posted by on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:15:00 GMT |
A potential failing of democracy |
Having written about the good reasons why one chooses to live in a democratic country I was reminded of Socrates dire prediction that democracies eventually fall due to giving equal voice and votes to...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:16:00 GMT |
Artists and Musicians |
Great artists and musicians dedicate their lives to the creation and to the embodiment of beauty . Beauty incorportes and expresses a great power which has the capacity to change the world.
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:15:00 GMT |
"What is Real?", Ron Ragel |
The great champion Muhammad Ali was once asked what in life he considered real. The champion replied, "I would have to say that for me, the only thing that is real is the spiritual. Only god and love ...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:14:00 GMT |
Sufi wisdom for the day. |
When are bodies are at work, We are servants
When our minds are at work, We are masters
But when Divine will is at work, We are leaders
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:13:00 GMT |
The Guest House, by Rumi |
The Guest House
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!Ev...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:13:00 GMT |
The true artist, by Ron Ragel |
An artist brought up in the true tradition of " Spirituality" sees his art as simply an inseparable form of divine worship. For such an artist it is the best and easist way to be in touch with the hea...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:11:00 GMT |
Happy Birthday Ron! |
Many happy blessings to Ron today on his birthday - may the year ahead be filled with music, laughter and the many joys and blessings of the Divine powers!!
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:11:00 GMT |
Uncle Bob tells it like it is |
Following a very fortuitous meeting we had with Aboriginal elder Bob Randall a private viewing of his film "Kanyini" was arranged with Q and A session with Bob after the film. The little place was fi...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:04:00 GMT |
