Today At Meetingbrook  Thursday, September 02, 2004  Humility
grounds.  Is humility of soul and poverty of spirit an
interwoven unity?  We need a face to see with kindness and
grace.  You cannot describe it or draw it, You cannot praise it
enough or perceive it. No place can be found in which To put the
Original Face; It will not disappear even When the universe is
destroyed.  - Mumon (13th cent)  The masks of the world are
growing hideous. Hateful speech from all sectors of belief.
Holding hostages in fear. Ordinary people blown out of airplanes
by bombs. People on streets blown up by walking bombs also
killing themselves in the attack. Leaders of the most militarily
and economically powerful nation savaging any opponent who dares
to run against them for the public office they hold. Celebrity
athletes whose fame and riches put them above any alleged crime
-- whether murder, rape, assault, or abuse. The masks cover,
barely, looks of scorn and sneering victory that are muted by
cleverly crafted words that end