Author Archives: Laura Dobson

“The Dead Sea in the Middle East receives freshwater, but it has no outlet, so it doesn’t pass the water out. It receives beautiful water from the rivers, and the water goes dank. I mean, it just goes bad. And that’s why it is the Dead Sea. It receives and does not give. In theContinue reading “Thought for the day, Saturday 7th October”

“I have never been able to grasp the meaning of time. I don’t believe it exists. I’ve felt this again and again, when alone and out in nature. On such occasions, time does not exist. Nor does the future exist… I also believe that when one dies, one may wake up to the reality thatContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 6th October”

“We must approach mysticism, which comes closest to overcoming the hierarchical masculine concept of God – a mysticism to be sure, in which the thirst for real liberation does not lead to drowning in the sea of unconsciousness… The mystical certainty that nothing can separate us from the love of God grows when we ourselvesContinue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 5th October”

World Animals Day (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi) “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words, and everything in the world understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everythingContinue reading “Thought for the day, Wednesday 4th October”

“God has implanted in your heart his wisdom. So throw out of your heart everything that contradicts this wisdom. While foolishness overwhelms wisdom, you are like a deep dark lake where true life cannot survive. When you have thrown out foolishness, follow the path that leads to freedom. This means obeying the wisdom that alreadyContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 3rd October”

International Day of Non-Violence “Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.” Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on this day in 1869

International Day of Older Persons “An old woman cried everyday under the tree. People did not know why.One day, a monk passed by and asked her why she cried so sadly. The old woman said, “I have two daughters, the elder selling umbrellas and the younger selling dried food. On sunny days, I cry becauseContinue reading “Thought for the day, Sunday 1st October”

“Be the master of your will and the slave of your conscience.” Hasidic Proverb Artwork – Baruch Nachshon

“Ever since the Song of Solomon was written, it’s been clear that food not only nourishes our bodies but reconnects us to our physicality. It’s no surprise to anyone who has seen the astonishingly sensual photographs of peppers created by Edward Weston. As fruits and grains reach their fullness in this season, they call usContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 29th September”

“Earth Mother teach me of my kin,Of Hawk, and Dove, and flowerOf blinding sunlight, shady knoll,Desert wind and morning showers.Teach me every language ofThe creatures that sing to me,That I may count the cadence ofInfinite lessons in harmony.Teach me how to honorThe Sacred Spaces of all,Gently melding with the whole,Answering the whippoorwill’s call.Steamy tropics toContinue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 28th September”