Reflections (Page 17)

Reflections (Page 17)

I Listen, I Love, I give

Today’s reflection is written by Brian O’Neill As I spend more time with this last paragraph I am able to connect through my heart and less through my rational and judgmental mind. I listen, I love, I give. That is as far as I got and I felt the need to pause and ask myself, do I actively listen when another is speaking to me or am I am rehearsing what I am going to say when they stop talking?…

One Drop of Willingness

Tuesday, May 5 In 2014, I traveled to India to be with my sister and daughter at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulum ashram in Anaikutti, Tamil Nadu, India. My family’s friend and mentor, Swami Dayananda, was the founder and teacher there.  Every morning at 4 AM, the bells chimed to call us to prayer.  I rose to find my way to the Hindu temple where I sat outside.  As the chanting of prayers rose in rhythmic and musical tones, I sat…