Category Archives: philosophy

Quotes, Prayers and Two Cents of My Own

Posted on February 26, 2008 by randomyriad

“Man is the creature that wants to be God.” Jean-Paul Sartre “Oh God, come to my assistance/ Oh God, make haste to help me” Psalm 70 In my hour of darkness, In my time of need, Oh Lord, grant me … Continue reading →

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Two Quotes to save the world by?

Posted on February 19, 2008 by randomyriad

I came across these two quotes in my reading this week, and as I copied them and looked at them on the piece of paper together, I realized it would be a very different world if the people who make … Continue reading →

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Resolving Not To Resolve

Posted on January 1, 2008 by randomyriad

This year I am resolved not to make any resolutions. OK maybe one resolution: To take stock daily of the present situation and release the past to its proper place. I will continue to grope through my life making changes … Continue reading →

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It Does Not Matter Where You Look

Posted on December 30, 2007 by randomyriad

A big blue bend in an endless sky, A yellow fire clinging deep in a dry well, It is all the same. A cloud of stars, Grains of rice in a black bowl, Simple.

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10 Things That Would Make America A Stronger Country

Posted on November 24, 2007 by randomyriad

1. An intelligent and compassionate president 2. Religious people who put their beliefs into practice with humility, intelligence and deep commitment without hypocrisy. Christians who strive to behave like Jesus, Buddhists who don’t own luxury sedans etc. 3. People who … Continue reading →

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