winter: 31 jan 09

the
spirit
responds
to
stillness;
emotions come & go
but
tranquility
endures in a still heart.
so where is it
right
now?

winter: 30 jan 09

you do not have to escape to the mountains
to cultivate the self.
use whatever is around you
for that purpose

winter: 29 jan 09

everyone dislikes death
but not the things
that hasten its approach...

winter: 28 jan 09

thinking less
gives you access
to your innate wisdom.
still your mind-
like still water,
it will then reflect
with perfect clarity

winter: 21 jan 09

it is just about impossible
to breathe slowly & deeply
and be stressed
simultaneously

winter: 17 jan 09

the body is
a sacred vessel.
treat it as such
and it will hold spirit
better, longer.

winter: 15 jan 09

the mystic jewel
is found
only
in our
hearts

winter: 09 jan 14

"i just become empty
and stay quiet, that
is all."
-Daost Immortal Zhang Sanfeng

winter: 10 jan 09

both the i-ching & dao de jing talk about the power of a mountain:
calm, still, enduring
true to its own nature.
mountains teach us the meaning of wuwei,
the value of non-doing

winter: 10 jan 09

let's hear it for the daoists
who saw fit to include
"bedchamber arts"
in longevity practices!

winter: 09 jan 09

pretty floating clouds
called achievements;
the fire of desire burns
quickly
descend the heart fire!
life-giving water nourishes
slowly
sitting still-
i let the Way
breathe me

winter: 04 jan 09

walk slowly stumble less

winter: 03 jan 09

focus neither on the past,
nor the future:
energy will congeal
spirit will solidify
right here, right now

winter: 01 jan 09

less fear = more life