Posted by Frederic Brussat on October 7, 2022 Philosophical Wisdom
Justice not only sees the place of everything, it feels the place of everything. Justice is that which knows what to do to restore things to their right place and knows when and how to do it.
— Jacob Needleman in The American Soul
Posted by Frederic Brussat on September 23, 2022 Literary Wisdom
We walk though forests of physical things
. . . That look on us with affectionate looks.
─ Charles Baudelaire, French poet
Posted by Frederic Brussat on September 9, 2022 Catholic Wisdom
In your own small way you can be of service to people – by getting out of their way. There is the noble art of getting things done and the noble art of leaving things undone.
— Anthony de Mello in The Heart of the Enlightened
Posted by Frederic Brussat on September 2, 2022 African Wisdom
Not where I was born, but where it goes well with me is my home.
— Kanuri Saying in Wisdom of the African World
Posted by Frederic Brussat on August 19, 2022 Catholic Wisdom
It is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God.
— Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, Catholic saint
Posted by Frederic Brussat on August 5, 2022 Taoist Wisdom
When the people lack a sense of awe, there will be trouble in the empire.
─ Lao Tzu in Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again!
Posted by Frederic Brussat on July 22, 2022 Catholic Wisdom
Love and joy exist properly in God. They constitute the basis of all attraction — love is the origin and joy is the end result.
— Thomas Aquinas in Sheer Joy by Matthew Fox
Posted by Frederic Brussat on July 8, 2022 Proverb
Doing little things well enables one to do big things better.
— saying on old postcard
Posted by Frederic Brussat on June 24, 2022 Coaching Wisdom
As we learn to truly respect one another’s differences, the most sought-after ideal — loving partnership that fosters emotional and spiritual growth — is becoming a reality.
— Art Klein quoted in The New Intimacy by James Sniechowski and Judith Sherven
Posted by Frederic Brussat on June 10, 2022 Catholic Wisdom
Love seeks one thing only, the good of the loved one. It leaves all the secondary effects to take care of themselves. Love, therefore, is its own reward.
— Thomas Merton in Whispers of God’s Love by Mitch Finley
Within all the spiritual traditions, short and sweet wisdom abounds: from mantras and blessings to 12-step slogans and proverbs, and more. As philosopher George Santayana once said: "To be brief is almost a condition of being inspired." In this blog, I will take up the quest for small seeds of spiritual wisdom, which can be found everywhere if we keep our eyes and ears open. More
Courage for Retooling
The Holy Bursting Through
A Life of Service
No Place Like Home
Spirituality of the Daily Round
Daily Essential Practices
The Languages of Love
The Radiance of Creation
The Many Paths to Intimacy
Ways of Knowing