Kind words – You only need a small amount but you must not forget to apply them regularly. And when you do the results are amazing. Try it and see.

Standing on the plain,the wise man
pointed to the left.

As far as the eye could see.
were pastures,rivers,and meadows.

Then he turned to the right.
And looked up.

A steep mountain climbed
into the clouds,and a narrow
winding path disappeared
Above.

On the left is Hell,he said
And the path on the right
Leads to Heaven.

The meadows are pleasant;
the fruit is tasty.

But above,the wind howls
And our hands are chilled.

Better hurry
The sage is already climbing.

     On the right side we have a soul. Most of us believe that, and even the skeptics acknowledge that it probably exists. All of history ,all spiritual traditions,all the wise beings we respect,love and admire have told us this over the milleniums,and have lived their lives accordingly.

     On the left side we have the body – the 5 elements (earth,fire,water,air,and ether).And out of these arise mind and desire.Everything in the physical world relates to these elements and we struggle to keep them in balance and to take from them what give us sustenance and  pleasure.

    The ego,which belongs to the left side, dictates,consciously or unconsciously, our behaviour.Yet even with both sections operating, one factor always emerges as the essence of our lives – Peace. With it we need nothing and without it we may have everything the left side offers but we will still lack peace and hence be unhappy . 

   Back to the beginning – the soul is made up of the qualities of God -patience,tolerance,forgiveness,compassion,wisdom,understanding, faith,certitude,determination,love,forbearance,peacefulness,justice,truthfulness,generosity,fair play,love for all beings,duty,conscience,and unity. 

    When we act with these ,we have peace – our lives have fulfillment and we are then in the state ,we are able to bring peace to others. . Goodness brings peace. It is simple but it is true and it is a wonder,this soul,this life,this kingdom of God ; right here and now.

The more things change

 the more they stay

 the same.

A caterpillar carries

within it the germ

of the butterfly.

An acorn carries

within

the mighty oak.

And we,what 

do we carry

within?

What is our heritage

what is our 

potential?

Do we know this,

Do we understand,

Do we care?

What can I do 

To nourish

this seed?

The rain falls 

on all things,

Weeds and vegetables alike.

The vegetables grow 

into useful forms

How about me?