Our theme for services and events this month is ‘Awakening’. Here, we share some inspiring quotations and some questions to give you food for thought.
Words of Wisdom
‘The dark night of the soul comes just before revelation.’
Joseph Campbell
‘You make an actual vow to hear the cries of the world, to step into the experience of awakening to the suffering of the world, and the desire to bring an end to that suffering.’
Rev. angel Kyodo Williams, on what it means to be on the path of enlightenment
‘Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be.’
Alan Watts
Questions for Reflection
1. Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that “woke you up”?
2. Has pain or loss ever led you to the door of awakening?
3.Are awakenings easier when you are younger or older?