In Japan I saw very old trees. In the USA trees are not always valued for their "inner spirit" nor the joy they give others. One tree I saw in Takayama was 800+ years old. Americans cannot fathom that.
Not only do you summarize one of Chaplin's movies - City Lights (and I do believe the flower girl was blind) - but you manage to weave in Chaplin's life story and why 'The Tramp' was created in the first place.
He came from nothing and became such an icon, all while showing the world that you did not have to lose your humanity in the process.
Thanks for joining me in celebrating Charlie Chaplin's 136th birthday with your tribute!
Yes, I agree. Fascist/autocratic/theocratic states in Russia and the USA will force Europe and Canada into a partnership that may benefit the world. May they be the light going forward.
Very well said, Sue. I agree with life is satisfying once we stop focusing on other's happiness and instead of focusing on ourselves. It was a difficult lesson but one that changed my life.
A young English sadhaka who had studied philosophy at the Benares Hindu University had a talk with Mataji before returning to his country.
Amongst other things, Mataji said to him:
"Meditate on God all the time,
whatever you may do,
wherever you may be.
Remember,
whatever you see,
whatever you hear,
is his manifestation.
Pain exists because
you believe yourself to be separate.
Don't consider anyone as separate from yourself. Regard everyone as your friend.
Consider yourself to be God's tool (yantra) and think that He is moving you.
Dedicate yourself entirely to Him, feel all the time that He is doing everything. Even when you walk, feel that He is moving your legs.
Whatever work you do,
offer it to Him,
then you will be incapable of any baseness, for how can you offer anything ugly to your Beloved.
The little knowledge you possess, you have to give up to Him and in return,
because there is nothing left,
He will give you all.
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