"A friend remarks to the Prophet, “Why is it I get screwed in business deals? It’s like a spell. I become distracted by business talk and make wrong decisions.” Muhammad replies, “Stipulate with every transaction that you need three days to make sure.” Deliberation is one of the qualities of God. Throw a dog a … Continue reading Deliberation by Rumi
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Meditate only on THAT
"... as though your chest were filling with light, as when God said, Did We not expand you? Don’t look for it outside yourself. You are the source of milk. Don’t milk others! There is a milk fountain inside you. Don’t walk around with an empty bucket. You have a channel into the ocean, and … Continue reading Meditate only on THAT
“Laughter came from every brick” poem by St. Teresa of Avila
Just these two words He spoke changed my life, “Enjoy Me.” What a burden I thought I was to carry - a crucifix, as did He. Love once said to me, “I know a song, would you like to hear it?” And laughter came from every brick in the street and from every pore in … Continue reading “Laughter came from every brick” poem by St. Teresa of Avila
Love Thy Lord of Life
Love thy Lord of Life. No knowledge required. By Andreea Garden, Nov. 2016
So I listen
So I listen. Text: Andreea Garden, March 2016 Image credits: Google Images
I’m only interested in God’s opinion
I'm only interested in God's opinion. Text: Andreea Garden, March 2016 Image credits: Google Images
Thank You for All My Relations
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 NIV At this time I acknowledge friends and family as heavenly gifts, coming directly from You, my Lord, for my salvation. I say "thank you". They support me, … Continue reading Thank You for All My Relations
Kahlil Gibran “On Love”
http://youtu.be/HtpQmU6v6kQ Kahlil Gibran On Love When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as … Continue reading Kahlil Gibran “On Love”
Beauty of Paradox in an Existential Poem by Nichita
From the book "Wheel with a single spoke and other poems" By Nichita Stănescu Translation from Romanian by Sean Cotter
Genesis and Apocalypse
Once upon a time There was a man whose name was God. He lived happily ever after in the soft fragrant sparkling infinite expanse of cosmos, moving and twirling about, dancing, Uhm... frolicking, playing ... really. Until he got an idea. An idea of ... making something, Something big and significant and very hard … Continue reading Genesis and Apocalypse
