Eva Libre's Blog (264)

“Happy birthday/to Greta, who stood today,/as every Friday, refusing/to be neutral”

Patti Smith shared a heartfelt poem to celebrate the 17th birthday of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Christian Monterrosa/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock, Kristin…

We are all concerned with taking action, doing things, resolving problems, providing for others.

We are always trying to plan something, conclude something else, discover a third.

There is nothing wrong with that -after all, that is how we build and modify the world. But the act of Adoration is also a part of life. To…

H.H. the Dalai Lama

Sometimes forgiving ourselves is not enough. Although it is hard to do, when we manage to forgive ourself the pain of hurt and violation often remains. Something else is need to completely heal. Repair means emotional hygiene. That is, to clean up our residual pain often associated…

From Greta Thunberg today...

I have received the Nordic Council’s environmental award 2019.

I have decided to decline this prize.

Jag har vunnit Nordiska Rådets miljöpris 2019.

Jag har valt att inte ta emot priset.

Here’s why: “I am currently traveling through California and…

Once upon a time there was a Buddhist monk who lived secluded in a small hut in the forest for many years. He meditated while sitting and lying down. He was always mindful of his thoughts, striving for the right knowledge, the right attitude, the right speech, the right action and the right pursuit. He read the spiritual scriptures everyday, awakening his spiritual energy through mantras, visualizations, and spiritual songs, walking in the forest three times a day, and doing good to all…

You, who I can feel deep inside my soul.

You, who has created this world.

When I look into the microcosmos, in the macrocosmos, everywhere I find you.

I sense your greatness.

You, who they call Lord,

who they call Father,

who they call Allah,

who they call Jahwe,

You, who is…

Franz Kafka, the story goes, encountered a little girl in the park where he went walking daily. She was crying. She had lost her doll and was desolate.



Kafka offered to help her look for the doll and arranged to meet her the next day at the same spot.



Unable to find the doll he composed a letter from the doll and read it…

HAPPY RAMADAN MUBARAK

Wishing a blessed Ramadan that will inspire us with courage and strength that will help us to win every challenge of life!

May the spirit of Ramadan stay in our heart and illuminate our soul from within also illuminate the world and show us the way to peace, love and…

Three Sisters

by  David Sparenberg

2019-05-05 08:46:25

Once there was a country couple. They had one cow, no sons, but three daughters. The girls were a bit of a…

I cannot tell you

how the light comes.



What I know

is that it is more ancient

than imagining.



That it travels

across an astounding expanse

to reach us.



That it loves

searching out

what is hidden

what is lost

what is forgotten

or in…

H.H. The Dalai Lama

Photo by Ruven Afanador for TIME MAGAZINE, March 2019

“I am just a human being like you brothers and sisters."

~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama ~

“You have problems and so do I. You find yourself having to deal with emotions like…

~ Sambuddha Duttagupta

Acrylic on paper

A successful woman was asked to share her secret of success. She smiled and said "I started succeeding when I started leaving small fights for small fighters. I stopped fighting those who…

THE SECRET TO HEALING SHAME

The secret to healing shame is found deep inside shame itself, the last place we'd ever think to look. Shame is a misunderstood vessel of self-love, weaved of non-ordinary materials and only longing to be infused with your warm awareness, curiosity, and…

Wishing You all a healthy, happy, and successful New Year!

Much love,

Eva

Photo: Claudia Dose

Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season to all.



‘One of God's names is Love.



He Himself resides within all, at every moment, everywhere.’



~ Sri Anandamayi Ma

‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy…

A few days ago, a user on Reddit shared this image along with the description below. And I just had to share it with you:

 "Heading home on the Q train yesterday when this young African American guy nods off on the shoulder of a Jewish man. The man doesn't move a muscle, just lets him stay there. After a minute, I asked the man if he wanted me to wake…

Today we lost the one and only Roshi Bernie Glassman , one of the world's great Zen Clowns, a brilliant teacher, a man who danced with gravity and joy on the tightrope of the Scared and the Sacred. He did Bearing Witness retreats in places like Auschwitz and the streets of New York City, helped found the Zen Peacemakers order, and so much more. Thank-you for…

Happy Birthday Grandpa. I hope someday your philosophy of nonviolence will be understood and accepted by the world and save it from devastation. Although it is so obvious people seem to ignore the fact the the…

always and everywhere

Peace is not a Utopian

destination. Peace is how we live,

behave and relate with

compassion and love…

The old age

 Clicia Pavan

Sir!

 Old age is the daughter of time

 That I do not complain when this time comes

 That I never stop loving .. To smile and dream

May I not find foolish the wisdom of getting older

 That I know how to live…