Tuesday 2 December 2014

On Duality


Because suffering is impermanent, 
that is why we can transform it.
Because happiness is impermanent, 
that is why we have to nourish it. 
                                                            
                                                                  Thay, 10th June 2014

Sunday 18 May 2014

On Duality



How does a part of the world leave the world?
How can wetness leave water?

Do not try to put out a fire by throwing on more fire.
Do not wash a wound with blood.

No matter how fast you run, 

your shadow more than keeps up.
Sometimes it's in front.

Only full, overhead sun diminishes your shadow.

But that shadow has been serving you.
What hurts you blesses you.
Darkness is your candle.
Your boundaries are your quest.

Rumi

Sunday 2 March 2014

On Healing




Last night as I was sleeping
I dreamed - blessed illusion -
That I had a beehive 
Here inside my Heart
And the Golden Bees
Were making
White combs and sweet honey
From my old failures.

Antonio Machado




Sunday 23 February 2014

On Courage








The bravery is believing in yourself.
 

And that nobody can teach you.