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Pieces of a Whole : A Poem

weareindigo — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:56:06 +0000

Are our differences so delicate
Are the distances wedged between us by those before so far
Are our wounds so tender
Are the towns we come from so distant
Are our languages so foreign
as to make us forget the seed from which we all we born

As to suppress and isolate
Depreciate compassion, generosity
Understanding

Are we so little
So insignificant
that we can not embrace or make steps to overcome?
If the heart and mind are both a muscle
Then can we not exercise them to expand as one?

The Chipko Movement

weareindigo — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:30:40 +0000

weareindigo — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:19:24 +0000

“I am comforted by life’s stability, by earth’s unchangeableness. What has seemed new and frightening assumes its place in the unfolding of knowledge. It is good to know our universe. What is new is only new to us.” – Pearl S. Buck

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” – Rachel Carson

Buddhism for Beginners

weareindigo — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:18:53 +0000

About Buddhism

The greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery.
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.
The greatest precept is continual awareness.
The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.
The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.
The greatest generosity is non-attachment.
The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.
The greatest patience is humility.
The greatest effort is not concerned with results.
The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.
The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.

- Atisha (11th century Tibetan Buddhist master)

weareindigo — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:15:18 +0000

weareindigo — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:05:48 +0000

Wow. I wish I could say this man is joking, but sadly he is not. Thanks, Erika for the post.

One of the Top Comments on the video:
“Speaking as a white man, most blacks are on welfare sir (if that is true) because of your ancestors and mine; who held them as property and valued them as less than humans, then refused to acknowledge their rights in society once they were emancipated and made it clear for generations that we (white people) didn’t want them to enjoy the same freedoms and opportunities that we enjoy. This forced them into poverty, hence the welfare. You forget your history, sir. You are a bigot and are a racist.” Link it

weareindigo — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:10:39 +0000

weareindigo — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:37:32 +0000

weareindigo — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:29:03 +0000

weareindigo — Sat, 21 May 2011 01:53:08 +0000

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
— Bob Marley