Enter into the Silence, into the Heart of Truth; For herein lies the Great Mystery where life is ever unfolding... Listen for the Music of the Spheres in the resounding Silence of the universe. May balance and harmony be your aim as you are drawn into the Heart of Love.
~ Nan Merrill from her interpretation of "Psalm 132" in PSALMS FOR PRAYING
When you no longer have expectations, the unexpected kindness of others and small acts of consideration become like "sweet manna from heaven." The feeling that rises spontaneously within one's heart at such times is true gratitude. When one is accustomed to kindness, one can lose the feeling of gratitude. One must constantly return oneself to the spiritual starting point of no expectations.
~ from TARIKI: Embracing Despair, Discovering Peace by Hiroyuki Itsuki