Two universal and prime paths of transformation have always been available to every human being God has created: great love and great suffering. Only love and suffering are strong enough to break down our usual ego defenses, crush our dualistic thinking, and open us up to Mystery. They, like nothing else, exude the mysterious chemistry that can transmute us from a fear-based life to a love-based life.
“Opening the Door: Great Suffering and Great Love”
from The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See
“Opening the Door: Great Suffering and Great Love”
from The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See
So true and so sad and so beautiful..I love that...
ReplyDeleteWilliam Blake has a poem that brings us round to the same place..."Joy and woe are woven fine,
A clothing for the soul divine;
Under every grief and pine
Runs a joy with silken twine.
It is right it should be so;
Man was made for joy and woe;
Through the world we safely go."
That is a good one! Love this blog,
ReplyDeletekeep it going....