the sea is king of the valleys

The sea is

king of the valleys

and streams because it

is willing to be beneath them.

One who wishes to guide people

should be humble in her speech

toward them. One who wishes

to lead people must learn

the art of following

them.

The sage

is above the people,

but they don’t feel her weight.

She stays ahead of the people,

and no harm comes to them. She has

the affection of the whole world.

Because she contends with

no one, no one can

contend with

her.

Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu,

Chapter 66

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three miracles of jesus

There

are three miracles of our

Brother Jesus not yet recorded in the Book:

the first that he was a man like you and me; the second that

he had a sense of humor; and the third that he

knew he was a conqueror though

conquered.

Kahlil Gibran

Why do

people hate Jesus,

or at least prefer the ethereal dead

version known as Christ? Because Jesus made

outrageous demands: Love your enemy,

renounce material possessions,

give all you have to

the poor.

Barbara Ehrenreich

conservative is

someone who admires radicals

centuries after they’re

dead.

Leo Rosten

Think of the life

of the great Master Jesus Christ

who was the soul of religion — one sees

that from beginning to end there was nothing

but love and forgiveness. The best expression of love

is that love which is expressed in forgiveness.

Those who came with their wrongs, errors,

imperfections, before the love, that was

all forgiven; there was always a

stream of love which

always purified.

Hazrat Inayat Khan

letting your body leap

an object of esteem becomes a nest

If you miss the

mark even by a strand of hair,

you are as distant as heaven from earth.

If the slightest discrimination occurs, you will be

lost in confusion. You could be proud of your understanding;

have abundant realization, or acquire outstanding wisdom

and attain the way by clarifying the mind. Still, if you

are wandering about in your head, you may

miss the vital path of letting

your body leap.

Dogen

life and teachings

this brightly conscious lifespan

we all have the clear bright field

A horse strays

into a cave of lions. You move

deeper into your desire for sex, for art

and wealth. There will come a time when your

life is a blank, but has there ever really been a time

when human beings were not cared for? For thousands

of years we had no identity, yet we managed to arrive

in this amazing moment, this brightly conscious

lifespan. Who gave us such restlessness

to know and be?

Bahauddin, father of Rumi

The Drowned Book

in harmony with the sage

shamil zhumatov

Those who are steadfastly balanced, humble,

and in harmony with the Sage inherit

everything under the sun.

This is a time of great power and clarity for you. By conscientiously following the path of proper principles, you have come into partnership with the Higher Power and enjoy the influence of the Creative everywhere in your life. If you remain modest and balanced now, you will come into possession of prosperity and success.

The I Ching indicates here that you increased your personal power by purifying your thoughts, actions, and attitudes. When you have done this long enough so that service of the true and good becomes your only goal in life, you come into complete harmony with the universe. As a result, you begin to have a far-reaching influence, shining on others as the sun shines on everything under the heavens. Because your power is so great, it is especially important to maintain correct attitudes and behavior now.

Having attained a high position, you are wise to remain modest and generous toward others. Remember that it is the Higher Power who gives you your strength. Do not make the mistake of becoming proud, disdainful of others, or convinced of your ability to control events. By leaving the Sage in charge, withdrawing from all inferior influences, and promoting the good wherever possible, you remain gracefully balanced and in harmony with the universe. Your peace of mind becomes permanent, and in this way you come into possession of success and prosperity.

The I Ching, or Book of Changes

Hexagram 14, Ta Yu / Possession in Great Measure