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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”

“Bombs and pistols do not make a revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting-stone of ideas… Any man who stands for progress has to criticize, disbelieve and challenge every item of the old faith. Item by item he has to reason out every nook and corner of the prevailing faith. If afterContinue reading “Thought for the day, Wednesday 27th September”

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons “The goal of the Christian religion is not the idolizing of Christ, not christolatry, but that we are all “in Christ,” as the mystical expression goes, that we have a part in the life of Christ. This saviour is a wounded healer, and he heals soContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 26th September”

“Drink life one sip at a time. This moment is brand new. Let it pour it’s newness into you.” Hiral Nagda