Having Vision

“Expanse”| Anthony Satori

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

— Albert Einstein

The way that Einstein is using the word “imagination” in this context does not mean “making things up,” or abandoning the intellect. Quite to the contrary, imagination, in its highest form, means having vision. And vision is the beginning, and constant companion, of any meaningful line of thought, inquiry, or pursuit. Vision is an appreciation for that which is not immediately evident, but which may be revealed through study, synthesized through creative, even abstract thinking, and divined through both introspection and careful attention to the world around us. Vision is the liberation of oneself to imagine what could be — and then to pursue that higher good, that more beautiful reality, with creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm.

A Finer Spirit of Hope

“A Finer Spirit of Hope”| Anthony Satori

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”

— Woodrow Wilson

A Pure and Peaceful Mind

“Panda” | Anthony Satori

“Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue arises from good actions, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind.”

— Buddha

Heart of the Rose

“Heart of the Rose” | Anthony Satori

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”

— I Corinthians 13:4-7

Whether one is religious or not, in my opinion this stands as one of the most profound and beautiful descriptions of love ever written. It is truly something worthy of our aspiration.

Work in Progress

“Work in Progress” | Anthony Satori

“Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.”

— Winston Churchill

It is vitally important to make plans, to have goals, and to set things into place that will come to fruition at a future time. It is of real value to create a hopeful and abundant vision of the future, both distant and near, and then to strive to hold steadfastly to a course that will take you there. This is a vital skill, and it is a powerful tool for a successful life.

Even as this is being done, however, it is equally important to remember to keep returning to the present moment, and to ask yourself, “What can I do today? What is within my reach, right now, that will make my life, and the lives of those I love, better? What small step can I take, in this moment, that will take me further toward where I dream to be?”

It is crucial to keep the bigger picture in mind, every step of the way, just as it is essential to always hold your values and principles firmly in hand. One should also continually strive, however, to employ these elements to inform a fully engaged life in the present moment, and to live each day with mindfulness, gratitude and love.

Accomplishment

“Accomplishment” | Anthony Satori

“It has long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sit back and let things happen to them. They go out and happen to things.”

— Leonardo da Vinci

Ascent

“Ascent” | Anthony Satori

“Here I cry out, arms raised: ‘Both wealth and pleasure spring from dharma, so why is dharma not followed?’ Not for pleasure, not for fear, not for greed should one ever abandon dharma — not even to save one’s life. Dharma is eternal; happiness and misery are not eternal. The living self is eternal; the body through which it lives is not.”

— The Mahabharata

Piercing the Darkness

“Piercing the Darkness” | Anthony Satori

“We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.”

— John F. Kennedy