When a man in the process of dreaming becomes conscious that he is dreaming, he is no longer identified with the phenomena; he is not affected exultantly or dolefully. God consciously dreams His cosmic play and is unaffected by its dualities.
The just is close to the people's heart, but the merciful is close to the heart of God.
-Khalil Gibran
The essence of the offering is that it be analogous to the sin, and that a man offer to God his desires and passions, for this is more acceptable than all.
Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being.
-Swami Vivekananda
It is better to have God over your shoulder, than carry the world alone on your back.
-Anthony Liccione
You are my hope and my refuge in the day of my trouble.
-Jesus Christ
From the solemn gloom of the temple children run out to sit in the dust. God watches them play and forgets the priest.
Love is the firstborn, loftier than the gods, fathers and men. You, O Love, are the eldest of all, altogether mighty. To you we pay homage!...
How tired God must be of guilt and loneliness, for that is all we ever bring to Him.
-Mignon McLaughlin
"The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960"
He who trusts in God and makes an honest living to share with others and injures no one, nor harbours ill will against another need perform no other rituals.
