Imagination is the normal manifestation of our higher inner stirrings and speaks of our creative power within.

         My dear friend, Maria Talis, born in the Netherlands, has shared the fruits of her inspiration in her poems for peace and harmony. To listen to a glorious interpretation of this idea, visit her website about Music and Peace.

   This Growing Imagination

Can you imagine how it would be

If we could see the Beauty

In every existing form

That is known to us?

Could we express the harmony

Of all this Beauty?

How would it be if we could reflect

- In every glance, in every breath –

The Love which causes

All this harmony

And causes this Beauty?

Can you imagine how it would be

If we would try, just try to do this?

email: maria.talis(a)angelaprodeo.org

(words: © Maria Talis)

            Another question in an interview by Charito Calvachi-Mateyko for radio WLCH 91.3 FM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

           True success, independent of our economic resources, is to dedicate our life to activities that encourage and support the spirit, independent of isolated profits. Truly successful people have profits that involve all their being and obtain a style of life that benefits, in addition to the individual, all those around him. As David R. Hawkins says in his book, Power vs. Force, truly successful people are courteous and considerate with everyone, treating all as equals. "Truly successful people see their position as a responsibility, an obligation to exert their influence for the greater benefit of all". He explains, "Success elevates us or destroys us, depending on how we integrate success in our personalities. If we are proud or humble; if we are egotistical or thankful; if we consider ourselves better than others because of our talents or we consider our talents a gift, and for them we are thankful — these are the determining factors.”

     Have you read the book, “The Tao of Inner Peace” by Diane Dreher?  This book has had a special place in my personal library for many years and today I would invite you to consider some of Dianne’s reflections on the pursuit of the inner way and meaningful conversations.

     Returning to center requires discipline, she says.  To simplify conversations this week, consider:

• Am I communicating honestly?  Do I mean what I say?
• Do I listen to others aware of their body language as well as their words?
• Can I be present with someone without talking constantly?
• Do I respect the importance of silence in my life and in interactions with others?

     And from my experience, I would like to add:

• Do I look directly into the eyes of those I talk with?
• Am I receptive to the points of view of others even when they differ from mine?
• Do I make an effort to enter into their own perspective?
• Can I enter the experience with the whole of myself, with full concentration?

     I would enjoy knowing your reflections on this topic!

Today I am reflecting about the times when it is better to speak or simply remain silent given the circumstances of the moment as we embrace wholeness in living.   Years ago I had a good conversation with a friend about discovering our inner beauty and he brought to our dialogue some key ideas from Eckhart Tolle in his book ‘Stillness Speaks’.  There, this famous author said, “True intelligence operates silently” and “Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found”.

“Silence is the dignity of a seeking soul”, said Marc Edmund Jones.

I wish to share with you this day my current reflections:

I am Present.  You are Present.  Here and Now.

Slowing down pace in living contributes to the process.

Time of quiet Meditation enhances staying present.

Peaceful listening to music inspires stillness.

Be still and know that PEACE is here!

Be still and KNOW…

Be STILL…

BE.

Wisdom comes from within.