Genuine freedom & contentment lie in non-attachment. Attachment to things, people, concepts/religion, entities, etc., ... even God. Though God may in fact embody that which seems worthy of worship & emulation & inseparable it is what he or it essentially represents in essence, which is of greater importance, value & worthiest of personal & universal dedication, commitment, i.e., kindness, heart centeredness & purification of motive. In other words that which brings about with minimal suffering & utmost compassion to all creation the greatest sustainable harmony.

From the Harbors of Light Collection: Inspirational writings, thoughts for the day, nature photographs,
poetry and prose from Brad Kalita, founder of Gathering Light ... a retreat.