“It is easy to see that soul force is infinitely superior to body force.” ~ Gandhi, Mind of Mahatma Gandhi, p. 165 Is soul force really superior to body force? We would need to look at the big picture, I think, in order to decide. Gandhi says that it’s easy to see, but is it… read more
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“The Virtues of Nonviolence”–Daily Metta
February 18: “There is not a single virtue that aims at, or is content with, the welfare of the individual alone. Conversely, there is not a single offense which does not, directly or indirectly, affect many others besides the actual offender.” –Gandhi (Ethical Religion, p. 55) One of the most important virtues for Gandhi was… read more
“History of the Real”–Daily Metta
February 7 “History, then, is a record of an interruption of the course of nature. Soul-force, being natural, is not noted in history.” –Gandhi (Hind Swaraj, Chap. XVII) Imagine walking into a history class in a mainstream, public institution and hearing not the stories of generals and apologies for genocides and massacres, but stories… read more
You were made for this
Need some inspiration to awaken your heart? Check out this amazing piece by poet Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author of Women Who Run with the Wolves. “My friends, do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs… read more
