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Lotus in Recline
Lotus petals spread Dew upon the leaves glisten. The soul smoldering.
Contentment
Fatigue, stress, and worry are seemingly part and parcel of the modern world. We, especially as Americans, exists in an almost constant state of pursuit (of life, love, happiness, career, money, etc.). Unlike many of the self-help books of the…
Posted in Musings
Winter Comes Early
Black bear stands on high In the distance the long night Winter comes early
Graces
Sitting in the forest, watching ravens fly by, a gateway to another world. All around sit two people in place of one, edges blurred like a charcoal drawing, two souls watching out through the same windows. The smell of water…
Lotus Blooms Under Hand
Lotus rimed with ice The spring mountains shake fiercely Hare leaps through the sky
Love Is
Love is infinite and unconditional. Tolerance and harmony go hand in hand. Taking a day of rest can give your emotional health a boost. All of these things are true. What is also true is that sometimes, you will have…
The River Rolls
In the heat of the day, the sun beats down upon the earth like a drum. The river flows like an angry snake, driven before the mongoose. The branches of the trees lie languid, parched from the long drought. In…
Self-World
Several conversations about emotions, habits, and coping mechanisms have taken place in and around the Retreat this week. There have been a few emergencies involved and all of it got me thinking about the perceptions that people have about how…
Posted in Musings
Nian Xióng Hall 