winter: 28 feb 09

there is nothing that is not real;
there is nothing that is not sufficient.
-Zhuangzi

winter: 27 feb 09

meditation:
a student
a teacher
a finch's song...

winter: 26 feb 09

as you progress on the Way,
concepts will appear to become simpler,
even less mystical-
& yet,
that simplicity
is the true gateway
into the deepest depths
of the great mystery that is
how to
just be yourself...

for sMs

winter: 24 feb 09

how can you find the Way?
look inside for your essence
listen inside for your breath
reach inside for your spirit...
when all become one,
you have found it!

winter: 22 feb 09

the earth nourishes
all,
& yet asks nothing
for itself.
this is the way of nature...
this too is the way of your
true nature.

winter: 21 feb 09

noticing something when it is still small,
that is the great seeing;
weeds are easier to pull
before their roots go deep.
can you access inner vision,
the eyes of your eyes?

winter: 20 feb 09

why be a perfectionist
when you can be a
good enoughist?
less pressure, more life!

winter: 19 feb 09

stirring mind
quiet mind
empty mind
no mind

winter: 18 feb 09

rest where you are,
treasure simplicity,
contentment with less:
the mind becomes clear

winter: 11 feb 09

every day
reminds us
that we are living beings...
yes,
but the real question
is
are you
ALIVE?
do you wake with the sensation
that today is special
because every day
is special;
because you yourself
are special?

winter: 09 feb 09

you feed yourself daily,
why not breathe yourself daily?
breathe in the calm
breathe in the calm
breathe in the calm
ahhhh...better.

winter: 02 feb 09

trees with beautiful wood are cut down
vines with beautiful fruit are hacked
such is the grief of usefulness!
ah, but now see how useful is uselessness?
better to stay simple

-condensed concept from the Zhuangzi

winter: 01 feb 09

sometimes the "why's"
are not important;
you just do
what you must do.
& that's
that