The unwritten Samurai code of conduct, known as Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor as important, above all else. An appreciation and respect of life was also imperative, as it added balance to the warrior character of the Samurai. Though some scholars have criticized Nitobe’s work as romanticized yearning for a non-existent age of chivalry, there’s no question that his work builds on extraordinary thousand-year-old precepts of … [Read more...]
Dalai Lama celebrates 80th year!
July 6, 2015 by
Compassion is often regarded as having an emotional aspect to it, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, justice and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature and its application understood as an activity based on sound judgment. There is also an aspect of compassion which regards a quantitative dimension, such that individual's compassion is often given a property of "depth," "vigour," or "passion." The etymology of "compassion" is Latin, meaning … [Read more...]
Creating Lasting Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
October 4, 2013 by
Seven More Tools for Creating Lasting Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. 1. Speak to the Light within Your Mate Life has a way of getting in the way. Susan saw it like this, "Sometimes circumstances in life dim the light within and make us act in very hurtful ways. And sometimes circumstances in life dim the light in those we love." There is good in all of us. By focusing more on what's good in our mate or loved one, we will see that light. Can we see through the hurt and pain to the real human … [Read more...]
August 25th, a very important portal will open!
August 24, 2013 by
✿ ✿ Peace Portal Activation August 25th 2013 ✿ ✿ ✿ ♥“Twin” Star of David Star Tetrahedron Merkaba ✿ On August 25th, a very important portal will open that will bring a strong infusion of Light into the conflicted situation on the surface of this planet. The Goddess wants peace/freedom so peace/freedom will come! ✿ ✿ In the next few days of your earthly time, there will once again occur a grand celestial event in your skies as major celestial bodies move into place to form a six … [Read more...]
Friendship Day 2013 – Celebrate Each Other on this Day!
August 4, 2013 by
International Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship. The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years, particularly in Paraguay, where the first World Friendship Day was proposed in 1958. Initially created by the greeting card industry, evidence from social networking sites shows a revival of interest in the holiday that may have grown with the spread of the Internet, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. Digital communication … [Read more...]
St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb 14
February 13, 2013 by
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to … [Read more...]
A difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts, Shirlee Hall
January 30, 2013 by
Strife Be Gone....! A difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts ... Humanity is suffering from a severe spiritual identity crisis. I decided long ago that seekers need more than listening to lectures; they need firsthand experiences with the Divine. This is my intention. Advanced Classes, Workshops, books, CD's and DVD's that are proven as purifying, awakening and healing energy tools that consciously support student's realizing the truth of … [Read more...]
