Faith changes us - faith in something intrinsically good, something other than ourselves, something bigger than ourselves.

Wise individuals frequently say very little, but what they do say hits the mark. Such remarks often remain in the mind of the recipient for a long time, possibly a lifetime.

Being liked or not, having company or not, being understood or not, being acknowledged or not are not issues of concern on the spiritual path.

The desire for connection with the Divine and our formless inner self is at the foundation of all desire for human connection.

We love with all our heart but we also keep our heart light and pliable. It has space. It breathes. It waits on life to give instructions. It sings with sweetness when the winds are soft and warm. It stands with calm patience when the storm is brewing. It lets go when endings have left their irrefutable mark. It moves. It heals. It hopes.

It could be said that we become so much a stranger that we disappear and find ourselves reborn in the midst of humanity which is quite a paradox.