The monks of a neighboring monastery asked the Master’s help in a quarrel that had arisen among them. They had heard the Master say he had a technique that was guaranteed to bring love and harmony to any group.
On this occasion he revealed it: “Any time you are with anyone or think of anyone you must say to yourself: I am dying and this person too is dying, attempting the while to experience the truth of the words you are saying. If every one of you agrees to practice this, bitterness will die out, harmony will arise.”
Having said that, he was gone. ~~ Anthony de Mello, S.J
MORSEL: I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend. ~~ Lincoln (1809-1865)
BONUS: We have met the enemy, and it is us. ~~Pogo (Walt Kelly, Earth Day, 1971)
Thank you Seeker!!!
OMG, a footprint of shoe. Which one are you. I know there are three in your site.
There is only one shoe1000. Just like you, I have used more than one picture. Merry X-mas
Hiya, Jim. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Definitely true words! they have just as much power without any of the violence, I like!
I think Mandela kind of used these as a mantra.
Lot of wisdom in this right down to Pogo. 🙂
Pogo is the bestest. I don’t know him though. 😛
Certainly puts things into perspective. Thanks for sharing 🙂
It sure does, Lucy.
Good thinking. 🙂
What thinking?
Prevent enemies. 🙂
Make love not war. Peace, man.
Beautiful picture and words of wisdom! Thank you.
You are welcome.
Loved it…
Thank you.
True words, P! 🙂
Yup.
Beautiful written and photo. We love your new layout too 🙂 Pawkiss 🙂