January, 2008 Archive

You cannot see God, but…

January 21st, 2008 by Locke in Daily Life, Relationship, Spiritual Journey

You cannot see God, but you can know the qualities of God.

The qualities of God are, in essence, the only form of God we can experience.

As you practice these qualities, you become them. As you become them, you draw very close to God and as you do this you see and understand the meaning and purpose of your life on earth… and you find peace.

The Qualities:

Patience
Tolerance
Forgiveness
Compassion
Wisdom
Understanding
Faith
Certitude
Determination
Love
Forbearance
Peacefulness
Justice
Truthfulness
Generosity
Fair play
Love for all beings
Duty
Conscience
Unity


Reflections on today’s politics?

January 19th, 2008 by Locke in Daily Life, Relationship, Spiritual Journey

You have a yellow horse,
Mine is white.
The colours are not the same,
But our hearts are united.

Li Po  (701-762)


If you were to ask me why I dwell among green mountains…

January 19th, 2008 by Locke in Daily Life, Spiritual Journey

If you were to ask me why I dwell among green mountains        I shall laugh silently; my soul is serene.The peach blossom follows the moving water,               There is another heaven and earth beyond the world of men. 

Li Po


Words from M.R. Bawa Muhaiyyaddeen…

January 17th, 2008 by Locke in Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, Daily Life

“We, ourselves, have to discover inner peace in the span of our existence on this earth. To discover it we will have to use our innate wisdom. We need the qualities of God in us. We need Love with us; we need wisdom; we need tranquillity; and these must be interwoven into our consciousness.”

– M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

I am finding my conscience is an excellent signpost and reminder to accomplish the above.

– Locke