Sacred Universe

We have been bombarded by the precepts of science that the universe is nothing but physical particles in motion. But in our intuition we know differently, namely that the universe is sacred. Many have succumbed to the pressure of science and its simplistic view.Some have not. I belong to the latter category. I have always felt and known that the universe is beautiful and mysterious.

I don't have any quarrel with the view that there are physical entities and phenomena. So what? They are mute and dumb, while I'm trying to understand deeper things, such as : Who am I? Who are you? What is the meaning of existence?

Yet, it must be admitted that, after the onslaughts of science, we can't assume the universe is sacred. We must find a new justification for this. The old justifications, as based on God and religions, are simply out of the question. We need to search deeper.

In my search, I found a new answer, which is light itself. Why is light the answer? Because of its peculiar nature. If and when you convince yourself that light is the source of everything — the giver and provider — then it becomes quite inevitable to consider light as miraculous. Thus, the nature of light predisposes the universe to be sacred.

I'm aware that I didn't provide a scientific proof for the sacredness of the universe. Nor did I mean to. I didn't feel compelled or obliged to follow the scientific dogma that everything must be proved scientifically. Anyway, scientific proofs are so impotent.

I've been doing something else. I have been pointing out at the glory, majesty and might of light, while it has been constructing the universe, and while it has been bringing about the human mind. Surely, an architect capable of such achievements is worthy of being called a sacred being.


H.Skolimowski

How to dance well

1 Stretch when you can
We all stretch during warm-up, to cool down, or if we feel pain or discomfort. But, try to do simple stretching while you are doing your daily chores. You could practice stretching while listening to music or even while watching TV. Simple floor stretches do wonders for improving your flexibility. This, in turn, helps when you hit the dance floor.

2 Lesson one
Taking dancing classes will not improve your coordination, but it will also help train your brain to remember and retain choreography, which heps you learn more, faster. Classes also help dancers maintain a 'dance language' by communicating with teachers, choreographers and other dancers.

3 Keep at it
No one gets every step right the first time, but good dancers keep practicing till they do. Good technique does not come easy. Learn new moves, but perfect the skills of each step first.

4 Wear Proper Attire
Each dance style requires a specific type of clothing and shoes. Dance shoes are carefully structured to protect the legs and feet and to benefit the dancer. Make sure you are dancing in the correct shoes.

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself

All one needs is a smile of happiness and peace to sustain.

On uncharted terrain, each decision taken is a unique one as it has no precedence. So it is a challenge. It calls for tremendous courage and conviction in one's own capability. Conflicts in the mind arise where there is a gap between what was expected and what is happening.

What is the best way out?

First, nothing is permanent, so accept where we are now and not stick to the effects that are thrown our way. We should be practical and study why we are in turmoil. We ought to take it one notch higher and introspect and see if we are really in a state of continuous change.


Walking alone is not a problem, but to stay on course, and face challenges therein is the real test. It would help then to look at achievers who have reached the pinnacle of excellence in their chosen fields.

All great leaders were like you and me, but they had the wisdom to shun the beaten track.