Category Archives: Gnomonic Verses

TRAVEL LOG

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Universal Octopus

When I was very youngthere was something called “Grownups”.(Like dinosaurs they are now “extinct” –the stage after “endangered species”). Occasionally, a Grownup would say,“I was miles away!” We children would look at the Grownupwith wonder.How did he do it without … Continue reading →

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COMPUTER TEMPLES

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Universal Octopus

The Faith Homes of the World,Buddhist, Moslem, Christian,have acquired spiritual bolt-onsbuilt by enterprising entrepreneurswhose Collection Boxesfunnel the money into handsthat have slipped in between the sheets. Thou shalt not kill(but needst not striveofficiously to keep alive.) Thou shalt not eat … Continue reading →

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PARABLE OF THE TALENTS

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Universal Octopus

What are these talents?Nuggets of consciousness. How to make good use of them?Bring consciousness to where you are. Allow yourself to be a vehiclefor Divine Consciousness.Allow the Divine to see through you.Give it your eyesto see its creationat work and … Continue reading →

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GETTYSBURG REVISITED

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Abraham Lincoln,may his name be blessed,has risen from his place of restfearing that America is sinkingbeneath the weight of Third World Debtand the moral obligation to prevent the precious oilfrom falling into the hands of the Ungodly. “Fellow AMERICANS!Hear the … Continue reading →

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GENGHIS KHAN

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Often the excessivelymeek and mildare those who tried aggressivelyto conquer the known worldand failed. They are now preparingfor the replayby posing as underdogs. .

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THE PAINTED VEIL

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Millions of bubbles; bubbles, bubbles. Bubbles.Who could have thoughtso smallwould be curse of all,and source of allour troubles? Microscopic seedsencasing nuclei of fire. Each germinates and breedssubtle filaments of desire. Desire slides in and overpowers,making our best intentions fail.It weaves … Continue reading →

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MIDDLEMEN

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Universal Octopus

The antique fowling piecereveals the skillsof the gunsmithand forges his linkwith the blood stained feathers. Einstein’s equation (E = mc2)made the atomic bombtheoretically possible. Szilárd’s fission using uranium,made a nuclear chain reaction possible.“I never thought of that!” said Einstein. Einstein … Continue reading →

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IF THINE EYE BE SINGLE

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Universal Octopus

Your true Self plays tennisfor joyfor fun;like children dancinghand in handon the sandin thefoaming breakers. Two fingersof the same handdrummingan improvised rhythm. The Egoic Mind playseverythingto win. .

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TEMPUS MUTAT

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Universal Octopus

People differ in awareness of Time.Brazilian Indians have no word for tomorrow. Time is the measure of thingsmoving through space.Where there is nothing moving,not even thoughts,there is no awareness of Time. When a dog sees you after a gap of … Continue reading →

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TOI ET MOI

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Universal Octopus

is the eternal dancewhere those who lovefind one anotherand, taking their chance,reach up to highest Heaven aboveand down to deepest Hell. There is no higher happinessthan loving true and well. Toi et Moi sailtheir fragile boatwith single eyefrom birth to … Continue reading →