The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r,And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave,Await alike th' inevitable hour.The paths of glory lead but to the grave. ← From: Thomas Gray, "Elegy written in a Country Church-yard"
Category: Spirituality
Spirituality as a concept, encompasses many perspectives involving the transcendent. It is the developing of sensed connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all. People may describe a spiritual experience as sacred or transcendent or simply a deep sense of aliveness and interconnectedness
The Essence of Qi Gong: Cultivating Inner Harmony
The practice of Qi Gong is about cultivating an inner harmony that can permeate the entire body. This is important for developing longevity, maintaining capacity and improving capability. Qi gong is a practice that is very approachable and can be taken up at nearly any stage of life. outward. As inner harmony arises, the state of balance becomes more prominent and is reflected in action and thought.
Expressions May 2025 IV
What then could tempt thee, in a critic age,Such blooming hopes to forfeit on a stage?Could it be worth thy wond'rous waste of pains?To publish to the world thy lack of brains?Or might not reason, e'en to thee, have shewnThy greatest praise had been to live UNKNOWN?Yet let not vanity, like thine, despair:Fortune makes Folly her … Continue reading Expressions May 2025 IV
Expressions May 2025 III
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all, ← Into each life some rain must fall,Some days must be dark and dreary. From: H. W. Longfellow, "The Rainy Day," Ballads and Other Poems
Expressions May 2025 II
Yet tell Me, frighted Reason! what is Death?Blood only stopp'd, and interrupted Breath?The utmost Limit of a narrow Span,And End of Motion which with Life began? . . . .The Cradle and the Tomb, alas! so nigh; ←To live is scarce distinguish'd from to dye. From: Matthew Prior, Solomon on the Vanity of the World
Expressions May 2025 I
Nothing is foreign; Parts relate to whole;One all-extending, all-preserving SoulConnects each being, greatest with the least;Made Beast in aid of Man, and Man of Beast;All serv'd, all serving: nothing stands alone!The chain holds on, and where it ends, unknown. From: Alexander Pope - An Essay on Man
Building Societal Harmony Through Cooperation
Honestly relating and collaborating during challenges reveal human similarities. This can foster mutual support. Helping others not only alleviates distress but also strengthens societal connections. Emphasizing cooperation over isolation promotes harmony, as seen in historical contexts like Buxton, Iowa, illustrating the benefits of communal aid and understanding.
Journey to Higher Consciousness: The Dragon and the Warrior
Higher states of spiritual attainment involves unifying the elements. They are represented by the Dragon and the (battle clad) Warrior. The Dragon symbolizes Aether, while the Warrior embodies the lower four elements. Balancing these energies facilitates spiritual growth, and moving beyond mundane reality. Each element has lower vibrations that trap individuals into the mundane. Yet, through harmonizing them one can elevate their consciousness. Which can lead to a deeper understanding of self and existence.
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“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
Resting in the Journey . . . .
Many people remain unaware of their inherent completeness, often conforming to societal ideals that hinder self-discovery. Achieving sublime certitude requires personal exploration while rejecting external validation. Bringing to light individuals wholeness. True knowledge comes from within, facilitating a journey toward self-actualization.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 