There is nobody who can teach the way of no way. It cannot be learned either. Teaching and learning require someone. When there is no longer anybody, then the way of no way is evident and there is neither need for learning nor desire for teaching.
~Todd Jackson
The way to find love is to be love, which is just another way of saying be who you are. You are not lovable because someone loves you. You are not without love if someone doesn’t love you. It is not possible to be without love or to be unlovable. It is only possible to […]
Talk less, listen moreJudge less, love more A mantra is a word or short phrase that focuses your attention. It can be a sacred mantra that connects you to the divine. It can be a brief, inspiring quote. It can be a reminder or guide to keep you focused on what is most important to […]
When someone says thank you, there are several common responses: No problem.You bet.Of course.No worries.It was nothing.My pleasure.Happy to help. And the traditional response, “You’re welcome.” We respond to thanks without really thinking, but lately I’ve been paying more attention to this unnoticed little phrase and what it suggests. You are welcome. You are welcome […]
Everything we hold on to will be relinquished. The people we love, the things we have, the beliefs we defend, the identities we treasure, the bodies we inhabit – all will be left behind. Like the great closing sale of life – everything must go! Every loss we fear will come to pass. What does […]
“You do you” is sometimes used to dismiss someone you do not agree with, similar to phrases like “suit yourself” or “whatever.” Someone said this to me not long ago. I admit that at the time it stung. But later I thought about the phrase itself apart from the context in which it was used. […]
It is the pleasure of all creation to sing giving Blessed indeed are those who are open to receive Listen to the stillness in the stillness All of life sings there in one voice
The heart makes no mistakes Mistakes are of the mind Lost in thought Driven by fear All mistakes are one mistake A belief in separation The heart knows not of this The heart knows only love Knowing only love The heart expands forever In the ocean of existence Love joins love in joyful communion Weaving love’s web Throughout creation
In Greek mythology, Arachne was a highly skilled weaver. So confident was she of her talent that she bragged her weaving was more beautiful than that of the goddess Athena. Athena did not take kindly to the comparison. She approached Arachne disguised as an old woman and issued this warning: “I have had much experience […]
