winter: 31 dec 08

new year's re-solutions:

the senses are to perceive,
not guide;

to be a guardian of the Way-
the path of your truth
the truth of your path

winter: 29 dec 08

secret elixir?
only this:
do whatever it takes
for a calm peaceful heart

winter: 28 dec 08

how to tell if your practice is working
or not--
look at your life!

winter: 27 dec 08

always thinking
of the dao--
even that,
a distraction!

winter: 26 dec 08

each mindful inhale
brings the outside in
until one realizes
there is no difference

winter: 25 dec 08

dragons in clouds,
fish in puddles-
rain's end...
time for tea

winter: 24 dec 08

you can only be the center
of your own universe
nothing wrong
with
that

winter: 23 dec 08

time:
to fire the cauldron
gather the medicines

winter solstice: snow melt

passes open
you can
feel
it