Tag Archives: Metaphors

Indra’s net

The story and some links about Indra’s net. A traditional Buddhist and Hindu story. Far, far away, in the abode of the great god Indra, king of heaven, hangs a wondrous vast net, much like a spider’s web in intricacy … Continue reading

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Filling the hole in your life

I found a quote that I want to remember. From Goethe: It is the nature of grace always to fill spaces that have been empty. I heard it in the context of grief and loss. We must be with the … Continue reading

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Welcome all thoughts and feelings

The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd … Continue reading

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Metaphor – Economics and spiritual practice

Earthly economics are very efficient. A baby only takes up enough space in mom’s womb to grow properly and not much extra. When one mails a package, one uses only the size of box needed to ship the item and … Continue reading

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Metaphor – wrong number

Last Sunday the phone rang as we were getting ready for church. It turned out to be a wrong number. The woman on the other end waited long enough to get the information on how she had misdialed before she … Continue reading

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Metaphor: tennis ball in the dryer

I bought a used coat that is a really high quality brand, and the coat was in great condition. I felt blessed to have found it. I wanted to wash it before I wore it. The instructions were to wash … Continue reading

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