"A poet's work is to name the unnameable; to point at frauds; to take sides; start arguments; shape the world and stop it from going to sleep." - Salman Rushdie
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"One can overcome the forces of negative emotions - like anger and hatred - by cultivating their counterforces: love and compassion." - The Dalai Lama.
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What a wise man he is, love the quote. You bring such lovely thought provoking messages lately, so much food for thought here.
If neuroplasticity is factual, then what the Dalai Lama said is true, but I think it's hard to see sometimes because we still haven't reached critical mass in human evolution. As a species we still don't believe this is a viable basis for all our choices
If you've experienced it once in your life, and I suspect everyone has at least once, then it can be repeated infinitely.
Again, Tara, well done.
What a wise man he is, love the quote. You bring such lovely thought provoking messages lately, so much food for thought here.
Posted by: Gillian | 15 January 2011 at 04:32
I love these words...
x..x and peace
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | 12 January 2011 at 23:20
Beautiful photo.
Wonderful quote.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. And yes, compassion too.
xx,
deb
Posted by: JanePoet ~ Deborah | 12 January 2011 at 22:09
What an incredible photo. I'm not sure any lessons from this tragedy will actually be implemented. Sad but true.
Posted by: Alexandra | 10 January 2011 at 16:45
A very moving photo! All those candles softling blowing in the wind symbolise a sense of inner strength!
Posted by: Gemma @ Greyscale | 10 January 2011 at 12:12
Wise words from a wise man shared with all by a wise woman.
Posted by: Mary H. | 10 January 2011 at 01:26
I feel more peaceful after staring at your picture.
Posted by: digital flower | 10 January 2011 at 00:10
Thanks for the quote and beautiful picture. How sad our world has come to when people know no other way but to kill.
Posted by: Marilyn Miller | 09 January 2011 at 19:21
Cultivating love and compassion for a lifetime, really something worth strive for! Thank you for these dancing flames photograph, Tara.
Posted by: Anyes | 09 January 2011 at 18:58
If neuroplasticity is factual, then what the Dalai Lama said is true, but I think it's hard to see sometimes because we still haven't reached critical mass in human evolution. As a species we still don't believe this is a viable basis for all our choices
If you've experienced it once in your life, and I suspect everyone has at least once, then it can be repeated infinitely.
Again, Tara, well done.
Posted by: Tracy | 09 January 2011 at 18:20
On my blog, I have made a statement as well. I sincerely hope the above is true but it seems to be the opposite sometimes...
Posted by: Helen | 09 January 2011 at 17:11