Question: What one thought will you focus on this year to bring more peace?
Silence and less are good thoughts.
Think about this.
“How would spirituality help a man of the world like me?” said the businessman.
“It will help you have more,” said the Master.
“How?” “By teaching you to desire less.” — Anthony de Mello, SJ
MORSEL: After the game, the king and pawn go into the same box. –Italian Proverb
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Love this, P., especially the part about desiring less. Also, love the silence. Have you seen Richard Rohr’s talk on silence? {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Thank you, Kozo. What I follow with RR is the written Daily Meditation. Last nights meditation was about True Self/False Self, disc 3 (CD) Gateway to Silence: Becoming who I am. Do you subscribe to him?
“Desire less” is very appropriate in these times of consumerism.
Yes, Master.
That’s good, my student! Now, surrender those chocolates, please. 🙂
Sorry, fat chance!
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A short piece, and worthwhile, about what is important. There’s plenty of noise, but not much peace.
Thank you for sharing, T. /seeker
Yes to silence and loosening up attachment to desire of stuff. 🙂
Silence is golden. Attachment can be a heavy burden. Have a great weekend, Paula xoxo p
Good thoughts, and my good thoughts often come out of stillness and silence. And if I am in a mode where I thinking about my short-term-gratification desires for more in this life … then my thoughts reflect that earthly neediness. Peace to you, T
That is so true. When the mind is quiet due to stillness, we solve the world’s problem. Being humans, we are a race of needy bunch. Pax.
Ah, yes … sometimes difficult, but definitely better! 🙂
Practice makes it perfect. Ya think?
I love the profoundness, dear seeker! Less to be desired brings much more to the heart. Thank you, as always! Big hugs, Cher xo
Mon amie Cheri, I am touched by your kind comments. /seeker.
Merci, merci! cher xo
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Thank you.
Good choices – my OLW this year is COMMIT!
Commit to what? A picture a day?
No, my One Little Word for 2014 is commit… should I become indecisive I refer to my word and… commit!
That’s a good one. I think I’ll post that on my mirror. Good luck with commitment and make sure I get updated.