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This Growing Imagination

Mayte Picco-Kline — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:35 +0000

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)

Poem on Forgiveness

Mayte Picco-Kline — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:58 +0000

A dear friend who passed away a few years ago, member of the Sabian Assembly, wrote an inspiring poem on his book, “Shards.”

Forgiveness

To blame is to lose
Whether idea, object or soul.
Steer instead the course of conscience.
The star is love.
It guides forgiveness.

Jonas Mather

When choices are a conscious decision, free from outer compulsion, such choices enhance the development of immortal personality.

Inner Peace Commitments

Mayte Picco-Kline — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:00:24 +0000

Today I would like to share with you some of my personal commitments for the attainment of inner peace and harmony and invite you to consider them in the light of your own current experience.

“This day I embrace serenity and peace on meeting and talking with people. In each situation that may require it, I explore and discover a mutual purpose that can contribute to a peaceful resolution of conflicts, and focus on common goals through the process. I am willing to establish an extended dialogue for problem solving in all situations and listen intently to other’s points of view, making my best effort to first understand them. I acknowledge that the everlasting source of happiness is inner peace.”

It has come crystal clear to me that when I am at peace with myself, I am at peace with others and in such embracing I contribute to the global picture of peace.

May this day be filled with the Divine Light that embraces the best in us all.

A Wedding Blessing

Mayte Picco-Kline — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:00:28 +0000

My husband, Robert A. Kline, and I have enjoyed over two decades of a very happy and harmonious marriage, based on our mutual love, respect, trust and understanding. When we celebrated our Silver Anniversary with dear family, we asked them all to sign a paper for us, as witness of our everlasting commitment. This special document was written by my dear friend, Rusty Smith Carnarius, for other friends on the day of their wedding. She has given me permission to share it with other people and I am joyful to post it for you today.

A Wedding Blessing, by Rusty Smith Carnarius

Health is Well Being

May your bodies always be the dwelling place of the love and the joy that you each feel today as, hand in hand, you look fearlessly towards your future together. Remember this sense of vibrant energy and bring it to the service of your daily living

Radiate well being.

Wealth is Endless Resource

May you always have EVERYTHING you need in each moment of your specific need for it. And may this day with its wealth of love and good wishes, which are given unstintingly by your families and your friends to surround you and support you, stand forever as a personal definition of richness.

Use your resources generously.

Happiness is Sharing

May you continuously cherish one another so that each of you, feeling fulfilled and filled full, can walk your individual paths bringing to others that which you have found of gentleness, humor, and security through your marriage.

Continue sharing.

Understanding is the Wellspring of Hope

Everything about us is always in a state of becoming. Help it to become better than it was when you found it and your relationship will, in its turn, bless your world.

Embrace the hopeful.

I ask this in the name of All That Is, in which we as children of all faiths and persuasions live and move and have our Beingness. Amen.

More on Relinquishments

Mayte Picco-Kline — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:00:24 +0000

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

She asked: Our mass media world sends us the message to monopolize everything and to have everything. Does this mean that the spiritual world, characterized by abundance, affectionate caring, and sharing with everyone must be antagonistic with the ‘real’ world, characterized by material scarcity and the constant drive to have as much of everything as possible?

Answer: A remarkable British economist, E. F. Schumacher, has written a book about this from the perspective of Small is Beautiful.

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.”

The Meaning of Relinquishments

Mayte Picco-Kline — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:40 +0000

Just a few days ago I was reflecting again about what I truly need to “have” as I consider residence alternatives for the future and this reminded me of a radio interview by Charito Calvachi-Mateyko for WLCH 91.3 FM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. where she asked my thoughts about relinquishments.

Question: When we speak of relinquishments, are we saying that we will relinquish worldly things?

It means that we learn to live with things we really need, whatever our needs might be. As Peace Pilgrim said, "material things have to be brought to their proper place. They are here to be used, to be used well; that’s why they exist. But when things have fulfilled their purpose, we can then give them away, perhaps to someone who needs them even more.” Otherwise, things possess us.

Let’s speak of another type of possessiveness. Peace said, "When we think we possess people we have the tendency to direct their lives, which leads to extreme disharmony. Only when we realize that people must live according to their own internal motivations, only when we acknowledge they direct their lives do we discover that we are able to live in harmony with them.” Here we are speaking of a true respect for others. Each of us is solely responsible for our own life. As the great Mexican leader Benito Juárez said wisely, "Respect for the rights of others is Peace.”

More about relinquishments in my next note.

The Power of Unconditional Love

Mayte Picco-Kline — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:21 +0000

“Unconditional Love is a dynamic and powerful energy that lifts us through the most difficult times. It is available at any moment by turning our attention to it and using its wonderful potential to free us. It requires practice and intent to allow this energy to fully permeate our daily experience.

Within us is an unlimited supply of love and we hold the key to its release. Loving is a choice we can make every moment.

When we are clear and receptive to our loving nature, we can then direct this love to people and places around us. Our peace becomes the peace for others. Our love becomes the love other people feel. The power of love is held within each of us every moment. This wondrous energy is available merely by our use and conscious recognition. We appreciate then our oneness, wholeness and interconnectedness.

This is a universal love that recognizes the beauty in life, every moment. It is giving just for the sake of giving. It is in this sharing and giving of love to others that we receive as we give. When we give love we experience love itself.”

Shared by Anthea Mitchell

Glastonbury, England

My dear friend, Anthea, was instrumental at a time when I was preparing to publish my book, Wholeness in Living, in 2007. Her beautiful being shines through her words and understanding.

Our Hearts go to Japan

Mayte Picco-Kline — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:24:25 +0000

The Wholeness in Living network joins the whole world in our prayers and light to all beings that live in Japan.

May the Light and Love,

The Peace and Harmony

that we discovered in the Japanese soul

during the two weeks my husband and I

visited there during the autumn of 2009

continue to bring Strength and Resilience

to all our Brothers and Sisters in the land of the rising sun.

Our hearts are with you.

Photo by: Bob Kline

About Communications

Mayte Picco-Kline — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:00:36 +0000

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!

To Speak or Remain Silent?

Mayte Picco-Kline — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:25 +0000

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.