Wednesday, June 6, 2007

ONE, A Bouquet of Wisdom

The quotations in this collection are unattributed for a very specific reason: So that Wisdom, which comes from One Source, may be appreciated without bias.

In this way we can be free to accept that which touches our mind or heart without concerning ourselves about whether the speaker belongs to our particular denomination, has achieved fame, celebrity or infamy, or is in fact a humble, unknown shopkeeper, who has nonetheless been gifted by Wisdom Itself.

After all, Consciousness is One.

Air is the same whether breathed by atheist, aborigine or altruist.
Energy is the same whether it takes the form of dog, mountain or human.
Sun gives light and warmth to all without discrimination.
God is One, no matter how hard we may try to claim it in our own name.

Consciousness is One, and the sooner we accept this fact the sooner we will liberate ourselves from the shackles of delusion and conceit.

How limiting is that which wants to receive through only one channel. In any other regard are we willing to experience sameness? We demand variety and diversity in every way but this, and we cannot recognize the insanity of it.

Just like light which is refracted into infinite shades of colour, so too the Original One has refracted Itself into infinite shades and colours of Wisdom, to suit the infinite expression of the Singular Self.

We must evolve beyond the celebrity culture which makes gods out of man and recognize that the Unfathomable Singular Source which has created each and every unique and precious being on the face of the earth inhabits each one as Animator and Motivator. We have to stop deifying the ego and start acknowledging the Source—everywhere, in everyone.

Today our civilization is like a newly pubescent boy from a broken home, testosterone rampant, out of control. How telling it is that when today’s youth are asked what they want to be, the answer is “famous.”

If humanity is to take the next step on the evolutionary ladder it must be a quantum leap from the material to the spiritual. Technology has progressed to the point of domination and destruction and still we are not living harmoniously in our environment, not to mention society.

Our arrogance is only exceeded by our ignorance—ignorance of what a human being is meant to be: not a self-satisfied, domineering bully but an expression of compassion and lovingkindness.

To this end “ONE, A Bouquet of Wisdom.” Gleaned from numerous sources is a gift to take you beyond your limitations and into the ONE. Enjoy the journey.