Recognitions
We Are Stardust…
At a recent retreat, in a discourse exploring the subject of Unity and Oneness, someone recalled a song written in 1969 by Joni Mitchell called Woodstock for the iconic counter-culture festival in August of that year.
The Rose Garden - Sheik Sa’adi Shirazi 1258 CE
This week we have been reading a landmark of Persian literature by one of the greatest medieval Persian poets, Sa’adi. This is one of his most popular books; deeply influential in both the West and the East. It is a collection of poems and stories recognised as a significant source of wisdom from Sufi Teachings.
The Master Speaks - Abdullah Ibrahim
The news of Abdullah Ibrahim’s passing came from a dear friend in South Africa. Beloved across the world, but especially in his homeland, we take a Moment of Recognition for this Master who played his part in Spirit being awakened and flowing, healing and inspiring.
Standing Before Beauty
The Water Lilies rooms were designed by Claude Monet as a space for meditation. In order to respect his wishes, you are asked to view this exceptional work in silence.
Roger Robinson - A Portable Paradise
I want these poems to help people to practise empathy.” Roger Robinson is an inspirited, generous poet and educator; mentoring others, teaching creativity, empathy and honesty.
The Fazioli Piano
I was reminded of these gorgeous pianos talking to a friend recently about the joys of a craft rather than the mass market. An instrument of Beauty, not only to behold but more significantly to hear.
The Gliding Bird - Emmylou Harris
Country-rock might not be your thing, but a voice like Emmylou Harris’ is food for the soul. The name of her first recorded album - The Gliding Bird - is a perfect way to describe the beauty of her voice infused with Spirit
Have faith. Have heart. And a strong spine.
The Truthtellers Summit held in London on May 5th is full of treasure. Human beings working in the field of journalism sharing about and wrestling with the challenge of revealing truths and realities in our world.
The Beauty of Numbers
Here at WoR we love numbers; they reflect an inherent Reality that is woven through the physical life we lead as well as the subtle fields we inhabit. When their integral presence is engaged with, rather than conceptually or in the abstract, they bring harmony, resonance and flows of energy.
“The word water cannot make you wet” - Alan Watts
A great Teacher and philosopher, Alan Watts, has a treasured presence and influence in WoR. Brad Brown, one of our sources, signed up for a semester of study with Alan when he was training as a psychologist.
My Fleeting House
An evocative ballad from 1966 by Tim Buckley from 1966, capturing the longing of the heart to be connected and in union.
Sweet Dreams of Moon Joy
When the astronaut team of Artemis II came from behind the dark side of the moon, having spent hours observing its beauty physically closer than any other human being, Mission Control bid them goodnight with “Sweet dreams of Moon joy”.
A New Bloom
The beauty of a new bloom emerging from the darkness and cold of the winter symbolises the spirits emergence from suffering by way of forgiveness, surrender and trust which lie at the heart of the Easter and Passover traditions.
The Jewel Lamp - A Poem by Lalla
‘Good or bad. Im happy to welcome both.
I don’t hear with my ears. I don’t see with my eyes.”
