by Mara Branscombe* Comment from Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com: The greatest gift we have received is the gift of choice, or what is also known as free will. We can choose to be kind, or not. We can choose to be loving, or not. It’s always our...
The following excerpt was shared during the 2023 Interfaith Compassion Challenge organized by Servicespace.org and is from the foundation of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. It was offered by Ray Davis. He is a singer/songwriter, actor and Qabalist. He lives with his...
In the same waythat the skysoftly holds the cloudswithout tryingto control their activity,may we hold a spacefor each other. We can do thisby letting our awarenessrest on themwithout the tiniest thoughtthat in this momentthey should be differentin any way. We see...
Never in the history of humanity have we been exposed to such an infinite variety of opinions, beliefs, forms of behavior, customs and so on. Humanity has become a melting pot of world dimensions! Be it in the areas of religious beliefs, forms of politeness, dress,...
The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis reflects on the universal wisdom that proclaims the mutuality of love: No matter who we are or where we come from, no matter whom we love and how we earn a living, the admonition to love your neighbor as you love yourself, when lived out,...