“There is peace even in the storm." ― Vincent van Gogh ---- AKSHR

 

“There is peace even in the storm." 

― Vincent van Gogh

“To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.” ― J. Krishnamurti --- AKSHR

 

“To understand the immeasurable, 

the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.” 

― J. Krishnamurti

“World peace must develop from inner peace. ....” ― Dalai Lama XIV --- AKSHR

“World peace must develop from inner peace. 

Peace is not just mere absence of violence. 

Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.”

 ― Dalai Lama XIV

“Corruption is paid by the poor” — Pope Francis. ---- AKSHR

 

Corruption is not a victimless crime. It is paid for by the poor—in lost services, lost opportunities, and lives put at risk. Ending corruption is not just about cleaning up politics; it's about justice, fairness, and giving every person a chance to live with dignity. When corruption is rooted out, the greatest benefit goes to those who need it most.

“None of the main issues which humanity ” — Christophe Deloire --- AKSHR

 

“None of the main issues which humanity is facing will be resolved without access to information” — Christophe Deloire

Access to information is the foundation upon which solutions are built. Without it, we cannot solve the most pressing issues of our time. It fuels awareness, inspires action, and holds power accountable. If we want to fix what’s broken in the world, we must begin by ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the right to know.

Because when people are informed, they are empowered—and empowered people can change the world.

Corruption is a cancer --- Joe Biden, former president of the United States.---- AKSHR

 

Corruption is a cancer—silent, dangerous, and deadly if ignored. But with courage, commitment, and collective action, it can be stopped. Just as medicine has made breakthroughs in treating physical cancer, society can find ways to fight corruption and restore health to our institutions.

The battle is tough, but the fight is worth it—because a future without corruption is a future full of justice, fairness, and hope.

A Mirror of Humanity ---- AKSHR

 

 A Mirror of Humanity

Whether you see religion as divine truth or human creation, its role is undeniable. It has shaped how we love, how we grieve, how we live together, and how we imagine what lies beyond.

Religion is a mirror: it reflects the best and worst in us—our longing for justice, our fear of death, our hunger for the sacred. To understand religion is to understand ourselves.

The role of religion, then, is not fixed. It evolves with us. And whether embraced or questioned, it remains part of the great conversation about what it means to be human.

A Humane Metric for Progress ---- AKSHR

A Humane Metric for Progress

“Civilization is the management of pain” is not a cynical view—it’s a deeply human one. It acknowledges suffering as part of life and recognizes our greatest achievements not in avoiding it altogether, but in building structures that help us endure it, learn from it, and sometimes even transcend it.

Progress, then, should not be measured by wealth or power alone, but by how well we care for the wounded, listen to the unheard, and ease the burdens of those too often forgotten.

In that light, the most civilized among us may not be those who feel the least pain—but those who strive the most to ease it in others.

Betrayal: The Wound That Cuts Deep ----- AKSHR

 

Betrayal: The Wound That Cuts Deep

Betrayal is one of the deepest emotional wounds a person can experience. Unlike physical pain, which fades with time, betrayal lingers in the soul. It doesn’t just break trust—it breaks something inside us. What makes betrayal so painful isn’t just the act itself, but who committed it. Strangers cannot betray us—only those we trust can.

Betrayal breaks us, yes—but it also gives us a choice: to stay broken, or to rise stronger.

• Technology Detox – Reduce unnecessary noise by taking breaks from social media and digital devices. --- AKSHR

 

·         Technology Detox – Reduce unnecessary noise by taking breaks from social media and digital devices.

Silence is far more than an empty void; it is a sanctuary where wisdom flourishes. Like sleep nourishes the body, silence nourishes the mind, enabling reflection, clarity, and strength. In embracing moments of quiet, we cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In a society that often values noise and constant activity, choosing silence can be a radical and transformative act—one that leads us toward true wisdom.

 

“See, a marriage needs love. And God. And a little money. That's all.” ― James McBride --- AKSHR

“See, a marriage needs love. 

And God. And a little money.   

That's all.” 

― James McBride

Educate yourself or you'll be a nobody!” ― James McBride ----- AKSHR

 

“I asked her if I was black or white. 

She replied "You are a human being. 

Educate yourself or you'll be a nobody!”                 

― James McBride, The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

“God is the color of water. Water doesn't have a color.” ― James McBride --- AKSHR

 

“God is the color of water. Water doesn't have a color.”

― James McBride, The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

“Real life seeks the gentle slopes at the back of Mount Improbable ..... ” Richard Dawkins ----- AKSHR

 

“Real life seeks the gentle slopes at the back of Mount Improbable, 

while creationists are blind to all but the daunting precipice at the front.”

Richard Dawkins

“The word ‘mundane’ has come to mean ‘boring’ and ‘dull’, ..... ” Richard Dawkins --- AKSHR

 

“The word ‘mundane’ has come to mean ‘boring’ and ‘dull’, and it really shouldn’t - it should mean the opposite. Because it comes from the Latin mundus, meaning ‘the world’. And the world is anything but dull: The world is wonderful. There’s real poetry in the real world. Science is the poetry of reality.”

Richard Dawkins

“Fundamentalist religion is hell-bent on ruining the scientific education --- Richard Dawkins --- AKSHR

“Fundamentalist religion is hell-bent on ruining the scientific education of countless thousands of innocent, well-meaning, eager young minds. Non-fundamentalist, ‘sensible’ religion may not be doing that. But it is making the world safe for fundamentalism by teaching children, from their earliest years, that unquestioning faith is a virtue.”

"Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays." — Soren Kierkegaard --- AKSHR

 

"Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays." — Soren Kierkegaard

 

A whispered plea, a fervent sigh,

A soul's embrace beneath the sky.

No mountain shifts, no star takes flight,

But in the heart, a wondrous light.

 

For prayer, it's not a sculptor's hand,

To mold the heavens, understand.

It shapes the soul, it stills the storm,

And whispers peace, a gentle form.

 

The deity remains serene,

Unmoved by supplication keen.

But in the soul, a change takes hold,

A story woven, brave and bold.

 

The heart, once fractured, finds its mend,

With faith's soft touch, a whispered trend.

The spirit soars, the spirit grows,

As prayer's sweet balm the sorrow flows.

 

No power shifts, no throne is swayed,

But hope's soft ember, brightly played.

The supplicant, transformed by grace,

Finds strength within, a tranquil space.

 

So pray, dear soul, with heart so true,

For in the act, a change anew.

Not God's vast form, but yours, is changed,

By love's soft touch, a peace exchanged.

"This is my simple religion...... — Dalai Lama ---- AKSHR

 

"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."

— Dalai Lama

 

No gilded halls, no sacred plea,

No intricate creed, for you and me.

A simpler faith, a gentle art,

Within the heart, a tender start.

 

Our minds, a temple, vast and deep,

Where wisdom blooms, where secrets sleep.

Our hearts, a shrine, with love alight,

Kindness the flame, burning ever bright.

 

No need for priests, or scripture old,

Just acts of grace, a story told.

Compassion's touch, a helping hand,

A whispered word, across the land.

 

For in this world, of joy and strife,

A single act, of gentle life,

Can mend a soul, and ease the pain,

A kindness shown, will conquer all again.

 

No need for dogma, grand and vast,

Our temple built, within our cast.

Of empathy, and understanding's art,

A simple truth, within the heart.

"Religion doesn't make people bigots. ..... " — Reza Azlan --- AKSHR

 

"Religion doesn't make people bigots.

 People are bigots and they use religion to justify their ideology." 

— Reza Azlan

 

A gilded cage, a whispered creed,

Where faith takes root, and shadows breed.

Religion's balm, a soothing sound,

But hearts are stained, and darkness bound.

 

No holy text, nor sacred rite,

Forgets the darkness, hides the blight.

The seeds of hate, within us sown,

Find fertile ground, where bigotry's grown.

 

The preacher's words, the hymns so high,

May mask the venom in the eye.

A twisted lens, a warped design,

To justify the hateful shrine.

 

For bigotry, a festering sore,

Lies not in scripture, but within the core.

The heart's cold fire, the judging glance,

Are primal forces, time and chance.

 

Religion's cloak, a borrowed grace,

To hide the demons in this place.

The stained-glass windows, painted bright,

Can't wash the darkness from the night.

 

The faithful flock, with pious zeal,

May unknowingly the hateful steal.

For prejudice, a wicked art,

Is woven deep within the heart.

 

So let us see, beyond the veil,

The truth that hides, the wounds prevail.

Not in the dogma, old and worn,

But in the hearts, where hate is born.

“I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” ―Pablo Casals

“I feel the capacity to care is the thing 

which gives life its deepest significance.”

―Pablo Casals

7. “We’re here for a reason. ” ―Whoopi Goldberg --- AKSHR

 

7. “We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.” ―Whoopi Goldberg

4. “There is not one big cosmic meaning for all; .” ― Anais Nin --- AKSHR

 

4. “There is not one big cosmic meaning for all; there is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person.” ―Anais Nin

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” ― Garrison Keillor --- AKSHR

 

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” 

― Garrison Keillor

 

A whispered tale, a printed dream,

A book, a treasure, a vibrant gleam.

A gift bestowed, a heart's embrace,

A world unfolds in time and space.

 

Its pages turn, a gentle sigh,

Secrets unfold, beneath the sky.

A story starts, a journey's call,

A world of wonder, standing tall.

 

With every read, a new delight,

A touch of magic, pure and bright.

Each chapter fresh, a vibrant hue,

A book's a gift, eternally new.

 

From childhood dreams to grown-up fears,

It soothes the soul, dispelling tears.

A comfort found, a silent friend,

A book's a gift, that knows no end.

 

Again and again, you open wide,

Discovering worlds, side by side.

A constant friend, a guiding star,

A book's a gift, forever far.

 

So cherish well, this precious art,

A book's a gift, within the heart.

For in its pages, wisdom lies,

A world of wonder, beneath your eyes.

AKSHR 

 

Words can be like x-rays if used properly can pass through anything ----- AKSHR

 

Words can be like x-rays

if used properly can pass through anything

 

Like X-rays, words, if keen and true,

Can pierce the veil, the shadows through.

They scan the soul, with subtle art,

And reach the core, a beating heart.

 

Through masks of pride, and walls of stone,

Their power flows, a force unknown.

They carve their way, a whispered plea,

And set the spirit free, you see.

 

Through layers deep, of doubt and fear,

They penetrate, dispelling cheer

That's false and fleeting, light and thin,

Revealing truths, where shadows spin.

 

A surgeon's skill, a writer's grace,

They find the wound, in time and space.

With words precise, a gentle hand,

They heal the soul, across the land.

 

So wield them well, these potent things,

These whispered prayers, on silent wings.

For words, like X-rays, sharp and bright,

Can pierce the darkness, into light.

AKSHR 

“When you are joyful, when you say yes to life .... ” — Shannon L. Alder --- AKSHR

 

 “When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and 

have fun and project positivity all around you, 

you become a sun in the center of every constellation, 

and people want to be near you.” — Shannon L. Alder

Since science and religion provide two different perspectives on the human situation, Jeremy Griffith AKSHR

 

Since science and religion provide two different perspectives on the human situation, they must ultimately be able to be reconciled.

Jeremy Griffith

“Finding understanding of the human condition .... .” — Jeremy Griffith --- AKSHR

 

 “Finding understanding of the human condition is what rehabilitates and transforms the human race.” — Jeremy Griffith

destruction of our world and the disintegration of society.....” ― Jeremy Griffith ----AKSHR

 

“To stop the destruction of our world and the disintegration of society that is happening everywhere we look we have to fix the cause of the problems at its source, which is us humans, our psychosis.”
― Jeremy Griffith

Each day is a little life: . Arthur Schopenhauer ---- AKSHR

 

Each day is a little life: 

every waking and rising a little birth, 

every fresh morning a little youth, 

every going to rest and sleep a little death. 

Arthur Schopenhauer