Family Vows by Dr. Robert Edwin Svoboda

“With perseverance for your father,
forgiveness for your mother,
peace for a spouse,
truth and compassion as sisters,
control of the mind as a brother,
the ground for a bed,
the ten directions for clothing,
and the bliss of knowledge for food,
where is there any occasion for fear, O yogi?”

This verse is the closing to particularly rich and beautiful article by Dr. Robert Edwin Svoboda, entitled [I]Family Vows[/I]. It is copyrighted, so with respect to Dr. Svoboda and his work, I am sharing a linkto the entire article which is found on his website. I hope that reading it nourishes you–body, mind and spirit–as it did me.

With great respect and love,
Nichole

Thank you, Nichole…its beautiful

Such a timeless and meaningful guide for living harmoniously with those closest to us. The verse beautifully captures the essence of love, forgiveness, and balance, I think. It's a gentle reminder of how our relationships shape us and how important it is to nourish them with truth, compassion, and self-control. In a world where even platforms like MyHeritage complaints sometimes overshadow deeper connections, this philosophy encourages us to look beyond the noise and focus on what truly matters. These vows are a great way to cultivate peace and mindfulness in our lives.