Count Your Blessings

Reflect upon your present blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. – Charles Dickens The word blessing carries different connotations depending on one’s personal beliefs. Eudaimonia is a Greek word for happiness, human flourishing, and blessedness. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, used …

Be a Beacon of Hope

I have visited a lot of sacred places over the years. Although they were dedicated to different faiths, they all had one thing in common – HOPE. Hope is a miraculous elixir. When there seems to be nothing but negativity and doubt, a small ray of hope can brighten even the darkest nights. There is …

Manifesting Positivity

Manifest a better future.

Tranquil Reflections

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. —LaoZi These are trying times. With all the constant communications channels blaring 24/7 non-stop anxiety, each morning can seem like a fire-walk across a bed of glowing coals. Embers and ashes of what could have been lie on the ground, as constant reminders of what’s been lost. …

Glittering Rays of Hope

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it—always. – Mahatma Gandhi Many years ago, when my wife and I were still …

Lotus Verses

We cannot expect any ecstasy greater than right here, right now—our everyday lives. – Kosho Uchiyama Roshi

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Poetry: Transient Verses

Life is fleeting See the divine within