In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Shvetashvatara Upanishad entitled “The Lord of Life.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Born for Bliss Hear, O children of immortal bliss! You are born to be united with the …
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Everything Belongs to God: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Psalm 24 entitled “The Earth Is the Lord’s.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Everything Belongs to God The Earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and …
All That I Am: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Dhammapada entitled “Twin Verses.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. All That I Am All that we are is the result of what we have thought: we are formed and …
Thank God for Rapid Transformational Therapy: A Personal Update
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything in this blog about my life. I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on what has changed and tell you a little about what is inspiring me now. In March of 2018, I quit my job at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo and moved in with …
A Clean Heart: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Jewish Liturgy entitled “Sabbath Prayer.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. A Clean Heart Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit within me. …
Wild Horses: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Katha Upanishad entitled “The Razor’s Edge.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Wild Horses When a person lacks discrimination And his mind is undisciplined, his senses Run hither and thither …
Thinking: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Meister Eckhart entitled “One with God.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Thinking Whoever has God in mind, simply and solely God, in all things, such a man carries God with …
The Saints: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Dhammapada entitled “The Saint.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Saints They make holy wherever they dwell, in village or forest, on land or at sea. With the senses …
Only God I Saw: An Exploration and Imitation of a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Baba Kuhi of Shiraz entitled “Only God I Saw.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Only God I Saw I oped mine eyes and by the light of his face …
Living in Wisdom: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Bhagavad Gita entitled “Living in Wisdom.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Living in Wisdom They live in wisdom Who see themselves in all and all in them, Whose love …