Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Religion

"This is my simple religion. There is no need
for temples; no need for complicated philosophy.
Our own brain; our own heart is our temple;
the philosophy is kindness."

-HH The Dalai Lama

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Forgiveness

Can we forgive and not forget? Is it possible to forgive
and forget?
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, 11th edition,
the word forget is defined as: To treat with inattention or
disregard.

Therefore, if we are ready to forgive and not forget, then
we are saying we are forgiving; but will pay attention and
give regard to whatever the grievance was...

In his book Shining Through, Hugh Prather says this:
To forget does not mean that we become insensitive to
pain or underestimate the effects of tragedy on ourselves
or others. It simply means that we accept on faith that
peace can be brought into every situation and that God's
healing consciousness can sustain us through difficulties
and even personal devastation... Any form that fear takes
becomes less compelling when seen in the light of love.