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.

Snake just wants to come inside…

Sensuous serpents surely snaked their seductive ways into our sensitive souls. Certainly we celebrate a successful session, shaded from shooting stars, still shining in cindery sparks. Eggs will hatch. Let them be.

Harmony

Wisdom before knowledge This is a page inspired by the book by HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales. I’ve probably got his title wrong. To quote the Harmony movie website (www.theharmonymovie.com): HARMONY IS…. Creating excitement, urgency and action, Harmony reaches out to various and diverse communities, organizations, NGOs and individuals who can help promote …

Carl Sagan

My good friend Tam directed me to this. It’s from the Cosmos series and it IS showing its age a bit. But it still has a message for us. On my second viewing, YouTube flashed up an ad for Injury Compensation, which is nicely ironic and a sign of pretty bum marketing thinking. More likely …