In eastern cultures, Nirvana is a term used to describe a profound peace of mind...
Contentment...
Peace and harmony...
A state of being that is free from suffering...
All over the world, we, as a people have sought out different paths to "enlightenment" or understanding. This transcendent state is achieved when we gain realizations about ourselves and our surroundings.
Numerous philosophies and religions have described "spirituality" in similar terms. It is one of the goals to be attained through prayer, meditation, or deed. It is most certainly a provocative idea. One that used to seem distant or unreachable to others. Could it be possible that individualism is no longer the norm? That to get on the path we must do so as a community. The poet Maya Angelou offers us a glimpse in her poem "A brave and Startling Truth":
"When we come to it,
We must confess that we are the possible
We are the miraculous,
the true wonders of this world
That is when, and only when
We come to it."
It is serendipitous that she read this poem during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations.
It is because of this that I decided to put together a set of note cards that celebrate the essence of spirituality and community.
The 6 photos (taken by me) used here comprise a set of 12 cards and envelopes. Each P250 set that is sold will help fund a feeding program for Unang Hakbang Foundation. The beneficiaries are kids who are at risk of turning to a life in the streets.
A state of being that is free from suffering...
All over the world, we, as a people have sought out different paths to "enlightenment" or understanding. This transcendent state is achieved when we gain realizations about ourselves and our surroundings.
Numerous philosophies and religions have described "spirituality" in similar terms. It is one of the goals to be attained through prayer, meditation, or deed. It is most certainly a provocative idea. One that used to seem distant or unreachable to others. Could it be possible that individualism is no longer the norm? That to get on the path we must do so as a community. The poet Maya Angelou offers us a glimpse in her poem "A brave and Startling Truth":
"When we come to it,
We must confess that we are the possible
We are the miraculous,
the true wonders of this world
That is when, and only when
We come to it."
It is serendipitous that she read this poem during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations.
It is because of this that I decided to put together a set of note cards that celebrate the essence of spirituality and community.
The 6 photos (taken by me) used here comprise a set of 12 cards and envelopes. Each P250 set that is sold will help fund a feeding program for Unang Hakbang Foundation. The beneficiaries are kids who are at risk of turning to a life in the streets.
I have always believed that it is only when we find ourselves and know who we are and our purpose in life that we can turn outward and help others.
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