From the Editors August 12, 2013 Issue

Collective hearts — one Mind

The Editors

Author and spiritual essayist Anne Lamott is quoted as saying: “Lighthouses don’t go moving all over the island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”

What is it about statements like this that make the heart soar? That cause us to nod our heads in agreement at the spiritual message—the “aha” moment that says “Yes!” 

It seems to have little to do with sharing the same religion. In fact, a wonderful and unexpected aspect of such a response is that it’s a mental reach beyond any name, label, or classification. It’s a sincere and spontaneous glimpse into the universal presence of divine Love.

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