SIMPLE OBSERVATIONS (Selected)
1
Roses aren't all red and violets all blue
the grass is green most of nature is too.
3
The oceans are deep and the mountains high
the sun is warm when seen in the noon sky.
5
Fruit that’s ripe is easily picked from a tree
but things which are forbidden are not free.
7
When baby cries its mother usually knows why
it needs to be fed and cuddled and held up high.
9
Some things are precious while others are not so
what something means for you to another is woe.
11
If anyone believes everything they hear they are very naive
but there are many things in this world people don’t believe.
12
When questions are asked and the correct answers are given
it serves the purpose of knowledge which by inquiry is driven.
13
When you confide in a person and they say things behind your back
then it's worse than someone whom to your face launches an attack
15
Anyone that's too self-conscious is likely to be shy and will avoid troubling others
but will be seen as one lacking in self-confidence and taken advantage of by others.
16
There's usually a reward for a difficult job that's well done
and any satisfaction gained is a short lasting phenomenon.
18
Where there aren't any objects to be seen there no shadows are cast
to the person who is optimistic and self-confident troubles don't last.
19
That person who has consummate skill doesn't really need any instruction
but someone who is blinded by ignorance or pride can be a real obstruction.
20
What's good enough for you may not be the same for me
as each one of us may very likely on a different level be.
21
Knowledge without right action is not what wisdom is about
by setting the right example we can remove another's doubt.
23
If we allow passion to control our reason for ambition
then our reason may fall short in the light of intuition.
25
A person without any arms or legs is somewhat like a bird with no wings
but a person who has an awakened soul doesn't need any of these things.
26
Someone who has broader vision alone may see all before them far and wide
but one who suffers from indecision needs someone else to help them decide.
27
If we cast all our pearls before the swine they will only get trampled on
but if we hold something precious in check people will seek to look on.
28
When someone has reached the end of the road they either stop there in jubilation
or have to turn around and go back seeking another way to find their destination.
30
The stream of time always happens to flow in one direction
and in the immensity of space we’re the vehicle of reflection.
31
When nature calls and for an answer there's a delay
we usually get an urge that for long doesn’t go away.
32
When the mind is steady and the heart becomes pure
love does awaken and in life people can feel secure.
33
If our time is short and the distance to travel is long
we all have to move fast to get to where we belong.
34
Everything that is true we can also usually prove to be such
but something that’s false may not be obvious even to touch.
36
If we don’t try to do something or give it a go
we’ll probably never find out how it might go.
37
To love and be loved is really what life is mostly about
and all else are just stages we go through in finding out.
38
Cunning people always have something up their sleeve
because they’re usually those people who try to deceive.
39
When there is a problem someone can’t understand
the solution for it then may not come readily to hand.
41
The universe is made up of objects in space being an infinite ocean of endless creation
and time is apparently an aspect of measuring the length of it to determine its duration.
42
Whatever may be wrong and is also falsely perceived
will cause all those who accept it thus to be deceived.
44
In the world of reality there is no illusion
but if it arises it’s a form of our delusion.
45
Man is like a rare uncut diamond that has a great hidden brilliance
but needs to have much work done to it to remove all the hindrance.
46
That person who really has nothing will have everything to gain
but one who has everything and gives nothing away lives in vain.
47
For all those people who have ignorantly fallen away from grace by disobedience
it’s very difficult but not impossible to rise up again to grace through obedience.
50
Where there is an absolute certainty there really isn’t any shadow of a doubt
but if there’s something definitely unknown an air of uncertainty hangs about.
51
In the workings of nature there isn’t any real essential contradiction
but in human affairs and nature what’s required is some benediction.
55
There are more things in heaven and earth than what can be read about in any book
and there are certain things in this world that deserve or require more than one look.
56
There is spirit in matter and in everything else of stature
like moisture pervading some body of water as its nature.
57
Someone who thinks a lot may not have very much to say at all
but one who says too much may in fact have a mind that’s small.
Roses aren't all red and violets all blue
the grass is green most of nature is too.
3
The oceans are deep and the mountains high
the sun is warm when seen in the noon sky.
5
Fruit that’s ripe is easily picked from a tree
but things which are forbidden are not free.
7
When baby cries its mother usually knows why
it needs to be fed and cuddled and held up high.
9
Some things are precious while others are not so
what something means for you to another is woe.
11
If anyone believes everything they hear they are very naive
but there are many things in this world people don’t believe.
12
When questions are asked and the correct answers are given
it serves the purpose of knowledge which by inquiry is driven.
13
When you confide in a person and they say things behind your back
then it's worse than someone whom to your face launches an attack
15
Anyone that's too self-conscious is likely to be shy and will avoid troubling others
but will be seen as one lacking in self-confidence and taken advantage of by others.
16
There's usually a reward for a difficult job that's well done
and any satisfaction gained is a short lasting phenomenon.
18
Where there aren't any objects to be seen there no shadows are cast
to the person who is optimistic and self-confident troubles don't last.
19
That person who has consummate skill doesn't really need any instruction
but someone who is blinded by ignorance or pride can be a real obstruction.
20
What's good enough for you may not be the same for me
as each one of us may very likely on a different level be.
21
Knowledge without right action is not what wisdom is about
by setting the right example we can remove another's doubt.
23
If we allow passion to control our reason for ambition
then our reason may fall short in the light of intuition.
25
A person without any arms or legs is somewhat like a bird with no wings
but a person who has an awakened soul doesn't need any of these things.
26
Someone who has broader vision alone may see all before them far and wide
but one who suffers from indecision needs someone else to help them decide.
27
If we cast all our pearls before the swine they will only get trampled on
but if we hold something precious in check people will seek to look on.
28
When someone has reached the end of the road they either stop there in jubilation
or have to turn around and go back seeking another way to find their destination.
30
The stream of time always happens to flow in one direction
and in the immensity of space we’re the vehicle of reflection.
31
When nature calls and for an answer there's a delay
we usually get an urge that for long doesn’t go away.
32
When the mind is steady and the heart becomes pure
love does awaken and in life people can feel secure.
33
If our time is short and the distance to travel is long
we all have to move fast to get to where we belong.
34
Everything that is true we can also usually prove to be such
but something that’s false may not be obvious even to touch.
36
If we don’t try to do something or give it a go
we’ll probably never find out how it might go.
37
To love and be loved is really what life is mostly about
and all else are just stages we go through in finding out.
38
Cunning people always have something up their sleeve
because they’re usually those people who try to deceive.
39
When there is a problem someone can’t understand
the solution for it then may not come readily to hand.
41
The universe is made up of objects in space being an infinite ocean of endless creation
and time is apparently an aspect of measuring the length of it to determine its duration.
42
Whatever may be wrong and is also falsely perceived
will cause all those who accept it thus to be deceived.
44
In the world of reality there is no illusion
but if it arises it’s a form of our delusion.
45
Man is like a rare uncut diamond that has a great hidden brilliance
but needs to have much work done to it to remove all the hindrance.
46
That person who really has nothing will have everything to gain
but one who has everything and gives nothing away lives in vain.
47
For all those people who have ignorantly fallen away from grace by disobedience
it’s very difficult but not impossible to rise up again to grace through obedience.
50
Where there is an absolute certainty there really isn’t any shadow of a doubt
but if there’s something definitely unknown an air of uncertainty hangs about.
51
In the workings of nature there isn’t any real essential contradiction
but in human affairs and nature what’s required is some benediction.
55
There are more things in heaven and earth than what can be read about in any book
and there are certain things in this world that deserve or require more than one look.
56
There is spirit in matter and in everything else of stature
like moisture pervading some body of water as its nature.
57
Someone who thinks a lot may not have very much to say at all
but one who says too much may in fact have a mind that’s small.
59
From one place to another there is usually a connection
that exists or has to be made to indicate their direction.
61
Only someone who knows can impart knowledge that needs to be gained
the rest is up to the other to expand on this knowledge or have it retained.
63
The gifts and treasures of the Spirit are not readily foreseen
and so it’s very hard to know what anyone could have been.
65
In sickness and disease there’s the hopeful possibility of a lasting cure
though misery or discomfort is what all have to overcome and endure.
67
The weather that’s seen, felt and heard is understood by some as the language of nature
and in various ways all life responds as the situation demands by each different creature.
69
If obstacles always persist they’re like an unremitting obstruction
but when they go away or are overcome it’s a welcome deduction.
71
So much of our life is wasted going after so many useless things
and later on we cherish memories or insights this usually brings.
73
Our life in the body has to go through and endure so much pain
without which some people believe and say there is no real gain.
75
Unity in diversity is the unchanging, underlying reality of it all
and all else that appears to be like shadows playing on it’s wall.
77
Someone who’s blind may have difficulty in finding the right way
but one who can see may miss that path even in the light of day.
79
When pride and prejudice are allowed to rule one’s life
then with human relations they will cause much strife.
From one place to another there is usually a connection
that exists or has to be made to indicate their direction.
61
Only someone who knows can impart knowledge that needs to be gained
the rest is up to the other to expand on this knowledge or have it retained.
63
The gifts and treasures of the Spirit are not readily foreseen
and so it’s very hard to know what anyone could have been.
65
In sickness and disease there’s the hopeful possibility of a lasting cure
though misery or discomfort is what all have to overcome and endure.
67
The weather that’s seen, felt and heard is understood by some as the language of nature
and in various ways all life responds as the situation demands by each different creature.
69
If obstacles always persist they’re like an unremitting obstruction
but when they go away or are overcome it’s a welcome deduction.
71
So much of our life is wasted going after so many useless things
and later on we cherish memories or insights this usually brings.
73
Our life in the body has to go through and endure so much pain
without which some people believe and say there is no real gain.
75
Unity in diversity is the unchanging, underlying reality of it all
and all else that appears to be like shadows playing on it’s wall.
77
Someone who’s blind may have difficulty in finding the right way
but one who can see may miss that path even in the light of day.
79
When pride and prejudice are allowed to rule one’s life
then with human relations they will cause much strife.