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.
Question: Why is the individual born into this world?
Mataji: To fulfill his own desires, to experience happiness and sorrow.
Question: Is it not possible to go beyond desire and experience?
Mataji: Is everything is possible, why should not this be possible as well.
Question: Is there any short cut towards this goal?
Mataji: By the grace of God such short cut may sometimes be found.
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Question: When can we get the grace of God?
Mataji: It will come whenever necessary.
Question: How can we know it?
Mataji: When you have eaten, you know that your hunger is appeased. Similarly, God's grace is known.
- MATRI UPADESHAMRITA.
"The nectar of Mother's teachings." Comprises excerpts from various sources of Sri Ma Anandamayi's spiritual instructions on selected subjects.
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