Category Archives: philosophy

Doing Small Things With Great Love

Posted on March 4, 2008 by randomyriad

“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, and indescribably magnificent world in itself” Henry Miller “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things … Continue reading →

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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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