A Path to Peace
Quietness, stillness at the core…
Still Point of the Center…
Remaining still within always,
Knowing outer flux as Maya
The Dance of Illusions
The Play of Matter
A Matter of Play,
Divine in all ways – and –
Always the Essence is Stillness.
From the Center, from the Core
spin the Universes,
the Dance
the Play.
Enjoy the Dance
the gossamer illusions
the delightful weavings
of form and story
the unceasing Fountain of
darkness and joy.... Read More
A Dream of Peace
Recently, I dreamed that I was walking with a group of people with the President toward a meeting with the enemy. The President had a new, special power. He could say just one word, and it would become true, no matter what. I was wondering what word he should say. I realized that of course, he should say “Peace.” Then I noticed that I was not feeling peaceful. So I consciously focused on shifting into peacefulness.... Read More
What is Peace? On this day when we remember a terrible act of non-peace, I heard this question, and it resonated with importance.
Many people want peace, pray for peace for the world, and/or for inner peace. I have gone to a 24-hour prayer vigil for peace, and a two-week pilgrimage to pray for peace. But I never asked myself this question.
Is peace just the absence of war, or of inner conflict? Is inner peace a sort of still... Read More
Inner Views Blog: Writing and Art Reflections on Creativity, Life and Spirit
Most of us would agree that fear is one of worst innerenemies, keeping us from taking chances, moving forward—but hope? Doesn’t hope keep us moving, working to make things better? Yes, that’s the problem. Hope keeps us focused on the future, on striving to get the hoped-for reward. Fear keeps us always looking behind or around for the threat or danger. Unless there is a bear or a... Read More
