Wisdom and Growth through Pursuit of Beauty and Truth

“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” -Rumi “As unnecessary as a well is to a village on the banks of a river, so unnecessary are all scriptures to someone who has seen the truth. When your understanding has passed beyond the thicket of delusions, there is nothing you need to learn from even the most sacred scripture. Indifferent to scriptures, your mind stands by itself, unmoving …” -Bhagavad Gita “There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only person wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain telling everyone his or her path is wrong.” -Hindu proverb “The only clear line I draw these days is this: when my religion tries to come between me and my neighbor, I will choose my neighbor … Jesus never commanded me to love my religion.” -Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor ...

The spiritual journey is individualized, highly personal. It can't be organized or regulated. It isn't true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth. -Ram Dass

"Don’t get so caught up in any single idea that you aren’t willing to let it go when it’s time to grow." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Reality is perfectly calibrated to refine, enlarge and purify the soul." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"The truth you have been seeking everywhere lives within you." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"The ears were made for hearing, but the heart was made for listening." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"The suffering that brings you to the brink of despair contains seeds of understanding that can lift you to new heights." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Like water carving stone, pain chisels the human character into a beautiful work of art." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Everyone who has ever found peace has done so in imperfect circumstances." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Until you learn to bend, the wind will keep breaking your branches." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Just like a vacant lot that is overgrown with weeds can still be reclaimed, your soul is fertile ground for the beautiful work of redemption." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Don’t look outward for someone to follow; look inward for someone to love." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Every cell, every star and every soul was birthed in complete adoration and is forever connected to Source by an impenetrable, invisible sphere of perfect nurturing light." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Things are never as they seem. They are always much kinder." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"To help others overcome their personal suffering is a noble cause, but first transcend your own." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Simply do one thing at a time with your whole heart and mind. This is the key to stress-free accomplishment." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Mistakes are stepping stones on the path to wisdom." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Whatever religious, spiritual or cultural ideals you espouse, and whatever political party you belong to, you can embrace the cause of treating others well." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Don't let someone's shortcomings distract you from the bright, blinding light that is their soul." -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

"Think of all the miracles that had to occur in order for a single flower to bloom for you!" -Urgyen Menla, The Universe Knows What You Need

“Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor.” Rumi

“When you let go of who you are, you become who you might be.” Rumi

Seek the path that demands your whole being. Rumi

“The very center of your heart is where life begins – the most beautiful place on earth.” Rumi

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” Rumi

“Close your eyes. Fall in love. Stay there.” Rumi

“My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” Rumi

“Inside you there’s an artist you don’t know about.” Rumi

“The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.” Rumi

“You have within you more love than you could ever understand.” Rumi

Do you think that you aren’t free? You  are  free, but you do not know that you are free—and it is your not knowing that you are free that is your limitation and your imprisonment. Realize your freedom, and you are free. -Vilayat Inayat Khan

Have the courage to face the light of your own being. -Vilayat Inayat Khan