Friday, February 24, 2012

Quotes

You can not do a kindness too soon
for you never know how soon it will be too late -emerson

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance
The wise man grows it under his feet -oppenheim

If at first the idea is not adsurd
then there is no hope for it -einstein

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Hazrat Inayat Khan

Riding on the Horse of hope


Holding in my hand the rein of courage


Clad in the armor of patience


and the helmut of endurance on my head


I started on my journey to the land of love





A lance of stern faith in my hand


and the sword of firm conviction buckled on


with the knapsack of sincerity


and the shield of earnestness


I advanced on the path of love





My ears closed to the disturbing noise of the world


My eyes turned from all that was calling me on the way


my heart beating the rhythm of my ever-rising aspiration


And my blazing soul guiding me on the path


I made my way through the space





I went through the thick forest of perpetual desire


I crossed the running rivers of longing


I passed through the desert of silent suffering


I climbed the sheep hills of continual strife





Feeling ever some presence in the airm I asked "are you there my love?"


and a voice came to my ears, saying;" No, still further I am"
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.”




1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Dinner Prayer

Lord
Behold our family here assembled
We thank three for this place in which we dwell
For the lov that united us
For the peace accorded us this day
For the hope for tommorow
For the health
The work
The food
And the bright skiesThat make our life delightful
For our friends in all parts of the earth
And our friendly helpers in this foreign land
Let peace about in our small community
Purge out of every heart the lurking grudge
Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere
Give us courage, gaiety and the quiet mind




Robert louis stevensonNineteeth century