Archive for January, 2008
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Monday, January 28th, 2008This is a painting by Khalil Gibran. Clara asked me, “Why all the people are naked?” She was referring to The Prophet, Khalil Gibran’s book. All the pictures in the book were not coloured and the cover of the book was so eerie. I had not finished reading the book, but there were lots of [...]
Forgiveness and Spiritual Growth
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Threefold Forgiveness Generous and magnanimous minds are readiest to forgive; and it is a weakness and impotency of mind to be unable to forgive. ~ Lord Bacon Inasmuch as sin is common to man (I John 1:8), we shall ever be called upon to face the problem of imperfection and the need of forgiveness: 1. [...]
Japanese Proverbs
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Khalil Gibran Painting If you wish to learn the highest truths, begin with the alphabet. No branch is better than its trunk. Darkness reigns at the foot of the lighthouse. A fog cannot be dispelled by a fan. Adversity is the foundation of virtue. Affinity is a mysterious thing, but it is spicy. Don’t stay [...]
Chinese Proverbs
Friday, January 25th, 2008Khalil Gibran Painting: About Khalil Gibran All the flowers of all of the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections. If your strength is small, don’t carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don’t give advice. Great souls have wills; feeble [...]
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