I Don’t Know

I don’t know who I don’t know how I don’t know then I don’t know now I don’t know if I don’t know but I don’t know where I don’t know what I don’t know why I don’t know when I leave my knowing To other men I don’t know me I don’t know you …

Breakfast, by Harry Graham

A favourite poem, and a sobering moral tale The perfect breakfast, all must own, is that which man enjoys alone Peace, perfect peace, is found, they say, only with loved ones far away And there is naught but solitude that suits the matutinal* mood. But there, alas! are tactless folk who choose that hour to jest …

The Shaman’s Prayer

I am already given to the power that rules my fate. I cling to nothing, so I have nothing to defend. I have no thoughts, so I will See. I fear nothing, so I will remember myself. Detached and at ease, I will dart past the Eagle To be free. Thank you, Stonebear. www.ivanmcbeth.com

SAY YES

Say Yes To Yes Say No To No Accept Acceptance Reject Rejection Say Come In To Come In Say Get Out To Get Out Support Support Deny Denial Be True To Truth Give the Lie To Lies Love Love Meet Hate With Love Say Yes Say Yes SAY YES SAY YES YES YES YES YES …

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they …

Stupa: the Buddhist symbol and its meaning

“Among the oldest of architectural forms, the Stupa is a universal symbol of enlightened mind, a familiar sight in all countries where Buddhism has flourished.” Our friend Roni introduced us to these. This page gives you a very good introduction to their meaning and origin. Stupa: Its Symbolism And Meaning | Buddhist Symbols.