Different minds perceive the universe through distinct lenses, evaluating creation through inquiry, purpose, utility, or commercial value. There is deep spiritual value in simply pausing to appreciate its beauty.
“An ancient legend has it that when God was creating the world, he was approached by four angels.
The first one asked, “How are you doing it?”
The second, “Why are you doing it?”
The third, “Can I be of help?”
The fourth, “What is it worth?”
The first was a scientist; the second, a philosopher; the third, an altruist; and the fourth, a real estate agent.
A fifth angel watched in wonder and applauded in sheer delight. This one was the mystic.”
Anthony
de Mello
The Prayer of the Frog Part 2
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Anthony de Mello (1931-1987) was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A spiritual teacher, writer and public speaker, De Mello wrote several books on spirituality and hosted numerous spiritual retreats and conferences. He continues to be known for his storytelling, which drew from the various mystical traditions of both East and West.
A set of stamps issued by Palau, an island nation in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific, on Genesis and creation of the world to commemorate the Earth Summit 1992.