By: Pamela Leavey On: February 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm
This quote caught my eye earlier today…
Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it. If change is of the essence of existence one would have thought it only sensible to make it the premise of our philosophy. ~~ W. Somerset Maugham, The Razor’s Edge, 1943
Reflecting on the subject of taking delight in something “while we have it,” I think back to times of great joy. We know instinctively in the midst of sheer joy, that that joy will not last forever, but we still revel in it while it is happening.
And then, is that joy not our solace, when we slip down into a period of the dark nights of soul. It is there, lost in the dark nights of soul, that we reflect deepest sometimes. And that reflection at first can appear messy, like the reflection of the clouds amidst the winter trees in the marshes.
Difficult as the path may seem, it is taking the journey through the dark nights of the soul that clears our hearts and allows us to find strength in the notion that “nothing in the world is permanent.”
(Photo: Reflection In Hellcat Swamp ~~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2011)
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By: Pamela Leavey On: September 15, 2011 at 7:31 am
“The problems of the world will not be solved by the governments of the world. That’s not to say that governments don’t have a profound role to play, because they do. But government is contrained by the inauthentic level of conversation that prevails within it, therefore it will be changes within people’s hearts that drive the changes in government and society rather than changes in government and society that drive change inside people’s hearts.” ~~ Marianne Williamson
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 22, 2011 at 1:05 pm
“The goal is to cultivate in our hearts the concern a dedicated mother feels for her child, and then focus it on more and more people and living beings. This is a heartfelt, powerful love. Such feelings give us a true understanding of human rights, that is not grounded just in legal terms, but rooted deeply in the heart.” ~~ The Dalai Lama
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By: Pamela Leavey On: April 7, 2010 at 11:34 pm
There is an empty space
Where hearts meet in knowing;
That two people share
And fill
Like water and flowers
Together in a vase.
There is a silent place
Where two voices can be heard
Crying out in joy
For love shared,
Becomes the sound
Of the grandest symphony.
c. Pamela J. Leavey
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By: Pamela Leavey On: April 30, 2009 at 1:10 pm
“The world is peopled by travelers each with a journey. As we make our way through our own obstacles, we are often oblivious to those who travel by our side. And yet when we open our hearts to the adventures and adversities of others, our own journey is illumined. Those who travel beside me are my teachers and those I teach in turn.”
“Today, I turn my attention to the lives of others. I open to the interactive dance of our intersecting lives. Alert and attentive, I learn form those around me. Empathetic and involved, I teach what I have learned. Ours is a journey of shared hearts. I lift the lantern of camaraderie.” – Julia Cameron, Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life
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By: Pamela Leavey On: April 20, 2009 at 7:12 pm
It is said, that “If you go deep enough into my mind, and deep enough into your mind, We are all one.” What does that mean? Our minds are capable of the same thoughts, the same feelings, we are all capable of the same actions. That is a daunting concept for many, even those who have spent time studying Philosophy and Spiritual Theory. It speaks of a lack of uniqueness and individuality. But, yet it shows the capability of Life and Beyond. It calls out for deep connection among souls. And that connection is something that we all yearn for, whether we realize it or not. When we find that connection, it is Magic. Pure Magic.
Aromatherapy is Magic. It stimulates a reawakening of our souls. It opens up our hearts to possibilities, Infinite Possibilities. Continue reading “Aromatherapy is Magic” »
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