“Contemplation” | Anthony Satori
“Well, I believe life is a Zen koan, that is, an unsolvable riddle. But the contemplation of that riddle — even though it cannot be solved — is, in itself, transformative. And if the contemplation is of high enough quality, you can merge with the divine.”
— Tom Robbins
“Black and Yellow Butterfly” | Anthony Satori
“Something opens our wings. Someone fills the cup in front of us: We taste only sacredness.”
— Rumi
“Horses” | Anthony Satori
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
— Lao Tzu
“This Happiness” | Anthony Satori
“This happiness consisted of nothing else but the harmony of the few things around me with my own existence, a feeling of contentment and well-being that needed no changes and no intensification.”
— Hermann Hesse
A philosophy of simplicity, and the cultivation of inner/outer harmony, these are the sources of true happiness. The contented one knows that happiness is not something “out there” that needs to be chased and pursued, but rather, if one understands and internalizes the principles of simplicity and harmony, everything that is needed for happiness is right here, right now, within reach, right in our own backyard.
This does not, however, mean that the contented one does not appreciate and savor every moment of new experience, of elevated quality, of unique elegance and beauty. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Because the contented one does not need these things to be truly happy, such treasures can be openly welcomed into their world, and the greatest pleasure and value and joy can be derived from them — naturally and purely — when they arrive.
“Loyal Heart” | Anthony Satori
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn, is just to love and to be loved in return.”
— Eden Ahbez
“Rabbit” | Anthony Satori
“God changes his appearance every second. Blessed is the man who can recognize him in all his disguises.”
–Nikos Kazantzakis
“Hummingbird” | Anthony Satori
“Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.”
— Burton Hills
“Little Bird” | Anthony Satori
Today a little bird told me that springtime is here.
He was dressed in his brightest new clothing.
And he had flown to the highest point in his favorite tree.
And then, with all his might, he declared in his loudest voice, “Springtime is here!”
To others, it may have sounded like the tiniest little series of chirps, almost a whisper, so easy to miss.
But I didn’t miss it.
I didn’t miss it, because I was listening.
And because I was listening, I got to hear this little bird’s big soul sing out in joy at the renewal of life.
And because I was watching, I got to see the bright colors of his springtime feathers plume out with pride and delight.
And because I was paying attention, I got to be filled with the happiness, lightness and hope that came from witnessing this little bird’s heart-felt cheer at the start of spring.
Yes, little bird, I feel it, too.
Springtime is here!
“Simple Abundance” | Anthony Satori
“Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.”
— Sarah Ban Breathnach
I wish everyone a happy 2018!
May you enjoy every day of it with an open and grateful heart.
“Horses in a Field” | Anthony Satori
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.”
— John Burroughs
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