It has been said that next to hunger and thirst, our most basic human need is for storytelling.

Have you not heard of the man who was digging in the earth for roots and found a treasure?

The appearance of things changes according to the emotions; and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.

Listen to the women when she looks at you, not when she talks to you.

And that which sings and contemplates in you is still dwelling within the bounds of that first moment which scattered the stars into space.

The wolves prey upon the lambs in the darkness of the night, but the blood stains remain upon the stones in the valley until the dawn comes, and the sun reveals the crime to all.

And you receivers - and you are all receivers - assume no weight of gratitude, lest you lay a yoke upon yourself and upon him who gives. Rather rise together with the giver on his gifts as on wings; For to be overmindful of your debt, is to doubt his generosity who has the free hearted earth for mother, and God for father.