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Simone Weil : Intimations of Christianity

We must force this insatiable desire within us, which is always oriented towards outward things and has its domain in an imaginary future, to close in on itself and bring its main thrust round to the present. Simone Weil Apart … Continue reading

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Brother Lawrence : The Practice Of The Presence Of God

Convince yoursel that God is often nearer to us and more effectually present with us, in sickness than in health.  Rely upon no other physician. He reserves your cure to Himself. Put then all your trust in Him, and you … Continue reading

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Karajan : Beethoven Symphony No. 5, First Movement

« Each concert is a mystical experience, an ecstasy… it’s a form of grace » Herbert von Karajan   An audience invariably makes great demands on an artist’s attention—demands that are generally beyond the capacity of the ordinary person—yet these … Continue reading

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Tierno Bokar : Write the divine name opposite your bed

 “Write the divine name opposite your bed so that in the morning, upon wakening, it is the first thing you see. On rising, utter it with fervor and conviction, as the first word to leave your mouth and strike your … Continue reading

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Meister Eckhart : Become like a child

Become like a child, become deaf and blind! Your own ‘I’ must be destroyed Every ‘something’ and every ‘nothing’ must be lost! Let go of space, let go of time, get rid of any image! Tread, without a way, The … Continue reading

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Ramana Maharshi : Meditation

Meditation helps concentration of the mind. Then the mind is free from thoughts and is in the meditated form. Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its … Continue reading

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Imitation of Christ : I promise great and eternal things

The world, which promises small and passing things, is served with great eagerness: I promise great and eternal things and the hearts of men grow dull. Who is there that serves and obeys Me in all things with as great … Continue reading

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