Catholic Wisdom

Here, Now
God comes to visible expression
in each of us.
— Michael Moorwood in A Maryknoll Book of Inspiration

New Thought Wisdom

May each and everyone of us say "yes" to accepting our life purpose, which is born out of love, thrives in love, and merges in union with love's source.
— Michael Bernard Beckwith in Life Visioning

Literary Wisdom

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.
— Oliver Wendell Holmes, American physician and writer

Sacred Text

So wise souls are good at caring for people,
never turning their back on anyone.
They're good at looking after things,
never turning their back on anything.
There's a light hidden here.
Tao Te Ching translated by Ursula Le Guin

Scientist Wisdom

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.
— Albert Einstein quoted in 33: Understanding Change and The Change in Understanding by Richard Saul Wurman

Spiritual Wisdom

We will bow to the holiness we see in each other forgiving the past, blessing the present, committing to a future that is good for everyone.
— Jan Phillips in No Ordinary Time

Gatha

As I turn on the water, my body's essence pours before me. Clouds, oceans, rivers, and deep wells all support my life.
— Barbara Ann Kipfer in 201 Little Buddhist Reminders


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