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Friday 25 March 2011

The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg - Aesop's Fable

Man and his wife owned a very special goose. Every day the goose would lay a golden egg, which made the couple very rich.

"Just think," said the man's wife, "If we could have all the golden eggs that are inside the goose, we could be richer much faster."

"You're right," said her husband, "We wouldn't have to wait for the goose to lay her egg every day."

So, the couple killed the goose and cut her open, only to find that she was just like every other goose. She had no golden eggs inside of her at all, and they had no more golden eggs.

The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg - Aesop's Fable

Man and his wife owned a very special goose. Every day the goose would lay a golden egg, which made the couple very rich.

"Just think," said the man's wife, "If we could have all the golden eggs that are inside the goose, we could be richer much faster."

"You're right," said her husband, "We wouldn't have to wait for the goose to lay her egg every day."

So, the couple killed the goose and cut her open, only to find that she was just like every other goose. She had no golden eggs inside of her at all, and they had no more golden eggs.

Monday 7 March 2011

Key Factors of Spiritual Development

I think I'm becoming much more analytical and objective. And so nowadays I like to follow a rigorous process to get to a valid, definitive result.

Of course with spiritual matters, it's always going to be a bit airy fairy, so how can you REALLY objectively decide which are the main factors that go into spiritual development?

Well, I personally think one way of doing it is in asking a bunch of people who consider themselves spiritual and then ask them what factors contributed towards their development. The more the people reply, the more reliable the end result will be.

So, I ask you all who are reading this post, please leave a comment on this post and tell us what are the MAIN factors you think which contributed towards your spiritual development (the more you include the merrier!)? Then we'll compile a list and publish it!

For my contribution, I shall include the following three:

  1. Doing regular spiritual practice
  2. Becoming more truthful with my emotions and feelings
  3. Learning to speak the truth

J.

Key Factors of Spiritual Development

I think I'm becoming much more analytical and objective. And so nowadays I like to follow a rigorous process to get to a valid, definitive result.

Of course with spiritual matters, it's always going to be a bit airy fairy, so how can you REALLY objectively decide which are the main factors that go into spiritual development?

Well, I personally think one way of doing it is in asking a bunch of people who consider themselves spiritual and then ask them what factors contributed towards their development. The more the people reply, the more reliable the end result will be.

So, I ask you all who are reading this post, please leave a comment on this post and tell us what are the MAIN factors you think which contributed towards your spiritual development (the more you include the merrier!)? Then we'll compile a list and publish it!

For my contribution, I shall include the following three:

  1. Doing regular spiritual practice
  2. Becoming more truthful with my emotions and feelings
  3. Learning to speak the truth

J.

Sunday 6 March 2011

Quote of the Day - Goodbyes

"There will never be goodbyes, only satnams"

Balvinder Kaur

Quote of the Day - Goodbyes

"There will never be goodbyes, only satnams"

Balvinder Kaur

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Quote of the Day - Peace

"When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a calm or peaceful state of mind doesn't mean being spaced out or completely empty. Peace of mind or a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion and is sensitive and responsive to others."

Dalai Lama

Quote of the Day - Peace

"When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a calm or peaceful state of mind doesn't mean being spaced out or completely empty. Peace of mind or a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion and is sensitive and responsive to others."

Dalai Lama