Wednesday, November 23, 2005

There are three fundamental rules that all wisdom traditions say will help us accomplish our task, if we follow them.

The first is to be cautious about materialism: Don't want too much. Live Modestly.

The second is to dedicate yourself to something you believe in, something you think is beautiful and important.

The third is to commit yourself to a personal spiritual practice that you can follow every day, even if just for a few minutes. Devote some part of your day to sitting in silence and saying 'Here I am. Guide me.' The point is that if we search outside ourselves for the meaning of life, we'll probably never find it. But if we center ourselves and look for meaning in life, we'll find that it's waiting for us right here in the present moment.
- Bo Lozoff