Fortunately, some are born with spiritual immune systems that sooner or later give rejection to the illusionary worldview crafted upon them from birth through social conditioning. They begin sensing that something is amiss, and start looking for answers. Inner knowledge and anomalous outer experiences show them a side of reality others are oblivious to, and so begins their journey of awakening. Each step of the journey is made by following the heart instead of following the crowd and by choosing knowledge over the veils of ignorance.
– Henri-Louis Bergson, French Philosopher 1859-1941
Quotes to Live By
"There is no authority, no teacher, no master."
– Krishnamurti
"Each of us is all of those things, and at the same time, none of them at all."
– Laarkmaa
"You cannot be in a state of compassion if you are in a state of reaction. Conversely, you cannot be in a state of reaction if you are in a state of compassion."
– Cullen Baird Smith
“You don’t have to like everyone, but it is our job to love everyone.”
– Cullen Baird Smith
"Saying No is just as divine as saying Yes. It is not a selfish act. We need to take care of ourselves first in order to truly help others."
– Cullen Baird Smith
"Be kind to everyone. You never know how someone else is suffering."
– Pia Orleane
“Loyalty is an extremely misunderstood concept. We are taught to be loyal to our families, religions, and countries; however, the highest and most spiritual use of loyalty is to the truth and to the wisdom in our own hearts.”
– Cullen Baird Smith
“"Our hearts are our inner Gurus; all the answers come from within."
– Cullen Baird Smith
"There is no need to exaggerate for sensationalism; the Truth is sensational enough!"
– Brian MacIntyre
"Looking forward...the foolish will find themselves lost in an unfathomable 2025. The wise will allow in the possibility of pleasant surprise."
– Roy Gillett, Astrological Journal
"There is among the Indians a heresy (opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted) of those who philosophize among the Brahmins, who live a self-sufficient life, abstaining from eating living creatures and all cooked food."
– Hippolytus Rome, 225A.D.
"We are the only species that makes the same mistake twice."
– Author Unknown
“Be thankful for every heartbreak, for they were planned. They come to your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave. Their purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life. And you do.”
– Author Unknown
"Before you speack, let your words pass through three gates:
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Is it true?
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Is it necessary?
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Is it kind?"
– Buddhist teaching