Realism demands openness to the universe -- that is to say, to what is -- in forgetfulness of the little self and its petty demands.
The true signs of realism are not contempt, but respect; not bitterness, but appreciation; not ruthless ambition, but kindness and compassion.
This, then, is the meaning of life: not some sterile new doctrine, but continuous development of the heart's feelings toward joyous, ever-conscious experience: perpetual self-transcendence, unending self expansion -- until, in the words of Paramhansa Yogananda, "you achieve endlessness."
Today's Focus was inspired by the InnerSelf.com article:
Attaining The Hidden Treasure: Infinite Joy and Happiness
Written by J. Donald Walters
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of opening your heart to joyfully experience consciousness (today and every day)
Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.
Today, we continuously develop our heart's feelings toward joyous, ever-conscious experience.