32. The struggle of the spirit is a step toward recovery. During stagnation of spirit and persistence of conceit and self-justification the spirit cannot advance. Therefore the fiery baptism presupposes the struggle of the spirit. Naturally intensified questing leads toward the struggle of the spirit. One may observe how people rise and sink in spirit. -Morya: Fiery World 1935
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509. Where then is that sentiment, that substance with which we can fill the chalice of great service? Let us gather this feeling from the best treasures. We shall find its components in religious ecstasy when the heart quivers at highest light. We shall find its components in the feeling of heartfelt love when the tear of self-renunciation glistens. We shall discern it in the hero's achievement when power is multiplied in the name of humanity. We shall find it in the patience of the gardener when he ponders over the mystery hidden in a seed. We shall find it in the courage that pierces darkness. We shall find it in the smile of the child when it is attracted to a sunbeam. We shall find it amidst all flights that carry us into the Infinite. The feeling of great service is unlimited; it must fill the heart which is forever inexhaustible. The sacred tremor should not become the daily gruel; the best Teachings turned into soulless husks when the tremor left them. Thus in the midst of battle think of the chalice of service and take an oath that the sacred tremor shall not leave you. -Morya: Heart 1932
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"Europe can no longer rely on the United States for its security," French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday.... Macron was speaking to a gathering of French overseas ambassadors, outlining his diplomatic agenda. "I want us to launch an exhaustive review of our security with all Europe's partners, which includes Russia," he said, arguing that at present France is "paying the price of several decades of a weakened Europe." Now, he added, "France wants a Europe which protects, even as extremism has grown stronger and nationalism has awoken." Macron will travel to Denmark and Finland to promote this message.
The French president's comments echo those of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who argued in an op-ed last week that Europe must "take an equal share of the responsibility" for its own defense and "form a counterweight" to Washington.
http://theweek.com/speedreads/792533/macron-says-europe-no-longer-rely-united-states-security
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