inspirational writings, spiritual inspiration, thoughts for the day, poetry, prose, stories: higher self, personal growth, spiritual encounters, out of body experiences and white light experiences, from Brad Kalita, founder of gathering light ... a retreat located near crater lake national park in southern oregon.

 

At some point everyone consciously or unconsciously sets a standard to live by. Though in most this standard is low, medium and in some high, generally it’s a mix accounting for the current state of the world. Though excellence may be achieved in specialized areas it may be undermined if not guided by balanced perspective. Many react to insecurities and lack of tangible guidance by becoming cynical or adopting one of many faiths. Unfortunately such assumptions are subject to alterations, distortions and narrow interpretations thereby often contributing to disharmony and conflict. With so many discontinuities what might better cultivate comprehensive harmonious progress: Setting ones goals as high and wide as conceivable; Looking to the heart and higher nature for guidance and inspiration; Concen