Friday, December 31, 2010

The Greatest Teacher

The universe is our greatest teacher and our greatest friend.  It always teaches the Art of Peace and most of the time we never notice.  Mountains, rivers, plants, and trees are wonderful teachers of Peace.  A little example is if we study how water flows in a valley stream.  We would observe that the water flows smoothly and freely between every rock and creates a peaceful sound.  The Art of Peace is the art of learning what we can from the universe.  It is the art of knowing oneself.   

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Create Each Day

"Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature.  Your body and mind will be gladdened, depression and heartache will dissipate, and you will be filled with gratitude."     Morihei Ueshiba