on the death of four very close friends

welcome Kase

Into the dangerous world I leapt:
Helpless, naked, piping loud…
William Blake

PEACE
It does not mean to be in a place where there is no
noise, trouble or hard work. It meants to be in the
midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it… always.
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian political and spiritual leader

Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.  –Leonardo Da Vinci

You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it.
That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies,
that is why you must sing and dance, and write poems, and suffer,
and understand, for all that is life.
J. Krishnamurtim 1895-1986

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its’ furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whomever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Jalal as-Din Rumi, 1207-1273, Persian poet and sage