Comments and Thoughts that I have encountered along the Pathless Path... The Value of Our Existence "Our lives are part of the life of the universal. If we understand that our life came from the universal and that we have come to exist in this world, we then ask ourselves why the universal gave us life. In Japanese we use the phrase suisei-mushi, which means to be born drunk and to die while still dreaming, to describe the state of being born without understanding the meaning of it, and to die still not understanding. To be born like a bubble, and to spend our lives doing no more than repeating the process of eating, evacuating, and sleeping is indeed to lead a meaningless existence. To die still dreaming is fine, but for those who do so, the time of death brings great distress... To waste this rare and precious life is a regrettable thing indeed. When we receive the priceless gift of life, we also receive a commission to achieve something in this world. In other words, we must know the will of providence, we must know our own calling... Cast aside the pessimism that holds, that regardless of how much one individual may try, the great forces of the world do not change. If only one person becomes better, the universal is at least better for that one person. One little light can light ten thousand, which can become the power that illuminates the world. To create a better world we must start with ourselves." excerpt from KI: IN DAILY LIFE, Complete Revised Edition, by Koichi Tohei, Published by KI NO KENKYUKAI, H.Q., Tochigi, Japan, c 2001.

Serene Reflection "Zen is based on mo chao. Mo means serene or silent and chao means reflection or awareness. Reflection does not mean what it usually means in English; it does not mean contemplation. It means mirror-like quality. It exactly, literally, means reflection. Mo chao means serene reflection. The lake is silent--no ripples. It reflects perfectly. It is a full moon night and the full moon is reflected in the lake. And have you seen it? The moon in the reflection is far more beautiful than the moon in the sky. Something is added unto it--the serenity of the lake, the silence of the lake is added to it. It is something more. When God reflects in you, in your mo chao, God becomes even more beautiful. Something is added." excerpt from Zen: The Path of Paradox, by Osho, St. Martin's Griffen, New York, NY, c 2001.   HO'OPONOPONO "...loving yourself is the greatest way you improve yourself, and as you improve yourself, you improve your world. I say that whenever you want to improve anything in your life, there's only only place to look; inside you. When you looki inside with love..." The Words of Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len: 'Ho'oponpono is really very simple. For the ancient Hawaiians, all problems begin as thought. But having a thought is not a problem. So, what's the problem? The problem is that all our thoughts are imbued with painful memories, memories of persons, places, or things. The intellect working alone can't solve these problems, because the intellect only manages. Managing things is really not a way to solve problems. You want to let them go! When you do Ho'oponpono, what happens is that Divinity takes the pain and neutralizes, or purifies it. You don't purify the person, place, or thing. You neutralize the energy associated with the person, place, or thing. So, the first stage of Ho'oponopono is the purification of that energy. Now, something wonderful happens. Not only does that energy get neutralized; it also gets released, so there's a clean slate. Buddhists call it the Void. The final step is that you allow Divinity to come in and fill the void with light. To do Ho'opnopono, you don't really have to know what the problem or error is. All you have to do is notice any problem you are experiencing physically, mentally, emotionally, whatever. Once you notice, your responsibility is to immediately clear by saying, "I'm sorry. Please forgive me.'"

Nothing is Predetermined "...Nothing is predetermined; it is determined, or was determined, or will be determined. No matter, it all happened at once, in less than an instant, and time was invented because we cannot comprehend in one glance the enormous and detailed canvas that we have been given--so we track it, in linear fashion, piece by piece..." excerpt from, Winter's Tale, by Mark Helprin. The Teacher without Form "Contrary to what many spiritual teachers have told us, the guru is not a person but a principle...The true guru is not some person to whom you give complete and slavish obedience. The true guru is a principle that resides within your own heart and will lead you, as you are ready, on your spiritual journey of many winding paths. In Sanskrit, this guru principle is called the upaguru, or 'teacher without form.'" excerpt from, Healing Mantras, by Thomas Ashley-Farrand Vincit Omina Vaeritas "Vincit omina vaeritas: Truth conquers all. Let go of illusion. Stop feeding fear. These are times of death and renewal, big questions, hard truths, and universal processes powerfully coming into play with a human culture that has lost its ability to appreciate its connection to such universal processes; materialist delusion has run its course..." excerpt from, Galactic Alignment: The Transformation of Consciousness, by John Major Jenkins The Awakening of Self An awakening is the natural thing, when we attune ourselves to the Source of all good, allowing His Spirit to bear witness with our spirit. We are awakened then to the knowledge that we are, indeed, children of God. We show forth our spiritual awakening by our patience, tolerance, long-suffering, and forebearance, not being willing that any should suffer, but that all should come to the knowledge of the Truth." excerpt from, Search for God, Book I, Compiled by the Edgar Cayce Study Group #1, A.R.E.

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