Daily Archives: December 8, 2010

Understanding life

  “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” ~Unknown

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Strength within

‎”Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

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Peaceful Warrior quote

A warrior does not give up what he loves. He finds the love in what he does.

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Keep me safe

„Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure“ This quote from the 13th century mystic Meister Eckhart, made me contemplate today. There was a strong  sense of truth in it, that I could not put in words … Continue reading

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Gratitude

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ” ~William A. Ward

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Without sin

December 8th is a public holiday where I live. It is The Immaculate Conception of Mary , the conception of the Virgin Mary without any stain (“macula” in Latin) of Original Sin. In our words today we would say, Mary was born without ego – … Continue reading

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A mixed breed apple

  A little mixed breed apple half red, half yellow, tells his story. A lover and beloved get separated. their being apart was one thing, but they have opposite responses. The lover feels pain and grows pale The beloved flushes … Continue reading

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