Between birth and death is the hopscotch of daily despondency. Dimly in the background, the whoosh of eternity is coursing through my cells. The alarm clock of awakening is on perpetual snooze. It rings at regular intervals, yet an automatic
Environment
Today is Blog Action Day. The organizers have chosen to highlight the environment. Here’s my contribution: Everything Around Us Environment. What does it mean? The word itself is derived from Middle English ‘envirounen,’ from Old French ‘environner,’ from ‘environ,’ around,
International Day of Peace Sept 21
Message of the Secretary-General Peace is one of humanity’s most precious needs. It is also the United Nations’ highest calling. It defines our mission. It drives our discourse. And it draws together all of our worldwide work, from peacekeeping and
Existence
Existence hurts yet there is beauty. Existence hurts yet there is love. Existence hates yet there is healing. Existence destroys yet there is growth. Existence tortures yet there is justice. There is peace in turmoil; joy in depression; wisdom in
Peace Prayer by Lama Gangchen Rinpoche
Peace to the inner and outer environments. Peace to the five elements within and without. Peace to this body. Peace to this mind. Peace to this huge ocean of emotions and feelings. By the power of the truth and for