What is respect? In short, the quick definition is to have due regard- due regard for people, things and the way they are. It does not mean you have to agree with them, however it is a word that connotes harmonious living with everything despite the fact that you may not agree with them or what they do. Every living thing requires some form of respect no matter who [...]
If the inner workings of nature were to be suddenly visible in all its entirety to us , we will be lost in wonder! If we really think deeply about all the things we take for granted today- the use of fire, of the healing forces in plants, water, minerals crystals and metals , we should ask- how did our fore-bearers come to this knowledge? Did they just stumble [...]
In a world with so much noise at every turn, it may be challenging to see how silence can be a powerful tool. On the physical level, it increases our listening and observation skills. On the mental level, it sharpens our acute sensing skills. On the Spiritual level, it increases our ability to hear from within and links us to higher recognition. It has a significant effect on [...]
True Love is the basis for everything. From an early age, we demonstrate this "love" to our nearest and dearest and show our children our thoughts and beliefs about love. Research shows that when you ask Children about love their definitions stem not only from education but also from experience Thus directing children to examples that demonstrate true love is key to them understanding this mighty concept This [...]
From our taking in of food, to its elimination, breathing in and breathing out, the making of stars and planets, and their dissolution, everything revolves around this one law- balance. Unfortunately for us, we have attempted to sidestep it by putting all our energies into the development of children in a one sided fashion, resulting in an over cultivation of the intellect and the suppression of the psychical and spiritual. [...]
I was visiting a cousin on a snowy day, and as I walked up to her front door, I heard some tweets in her weeping mulberry tree. Curious as to what birds could survive the icy blast that followed me up her front steps, I peered up into the dense bare branches that were all covered in snow. Lo behold, there was a whole family of Finches up there. Needless [...]
Fall has always been one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. The yellow, brown, golden hues that the trees dress themselves up with, the crisp gust of wind which blows all the leaves down, the howling of the same wind that signifies the approach of the winter months, the harvesting of the crops for the cold days ahead, and the gradual early darkening of the skies which hastily drives [...]
Research has shown that "normal" humans are instinctively helpful and have a bent towards thinking beyond themselves. This is the natural state for the soul within. However, this natural characteristic and ability of the soul has been dampened by our intellectual prowess- which now asks " but what do I get back ?" (Emphasis on I) . This state of mind is evident in behavioral issues that affect our schools and societies today, [...]
Nature is everything not made by human hands. It is a gift given freely and as such by extension, demands a return in kind. Real nature is not the landscaped or manicured lawns and parks that surround us in urban areas today. As beautiful and magnificent as these areas are, they do not hold a candle flame to the beauty and activity that teems in the untouched countryside or the woods [...]
The concept of inner beauty is one that is not so well appreciated- why? because it is not tangible. Outer/physical beauty can be seen , explained, etc,but inner beauty is connected to intangible aspects. " She radiates a certain beauty" "she is so serene", etc... These are words that try to explain the concept of inner beauty- something that radiates from within- The true make up of a human being which is felt by [...]
