“Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles. Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. Courage breeds creativity; Cowardice represses fear and is mastered by it. Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency ask the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But, conscience ask the question, is itContinue reading “MLK Day 2017: Conscience and Courage”
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Reading: more T.S. Eliot inspiration
“To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life.” — T. S. Eliot Inspired by the last quote from T.S. Eliot. I love how practice, presence, intention, discernment and right action and vulnerability makes enough possible. From his book The Use of Poetry and theContinue reading “Reading: more T.S. Eliot inspiration”
Reading: Take Action
I tend to recall and share this every spring. “Do not wait for strength before setting out, for immobility will weaken you further. Do not wait to see clearly before starting; one has to walk toward the light. When you take the first step and accomplish that tiny little act, the necessity of which mayContinue reading “Reading: Take Action”
Reading: Mindful action
“We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. If what we have now has been the result of past actions, it certainly follows that whatever we wish to be in the future can be produced by our present actions: so we haveContinue reading “Reading: Mindful action”
Reading: Inner Listening
From Eric Shiffmann’s book Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness: “Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are. The practice of yoga is the practice of meditation — or inner listening — in the poses and meditations, as well as all dayContinue reading “Reading: Inner Listening”
Reading from Class: “I got the Power!” by Goethe
This is another favourite of mine to share that elicits a lot of response from students. Thanks to Willa for the reminder. “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possessContinue reading “Reading from Class: “I got the Power!” by Goethe”