There are days when, no matter how much growth you may have experienced, you feel as if you are back at the beginning of your pathway. This could be because of a bad relationship, a lost job, disappointment or any…
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Reliving History
Tagged with: actions, backsliding, bend like a reed, disappointment, emotions, empowerment, enlightenment, growth, history, journey, life, live int he moment, mistakes, moving forward, pathway, personal journey, solitude, taoism
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Winter into Spring
Spring in the distance- Hot sake against the chill. Kimono open.
Tagged with: Haiku, journey, moving forward, pathways, spring, time, transition, winter
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Self-forgiveness
There is, within every religion and philosophy, lessons about forgiveness and harmony. Working in harmony with not only the world around you but also the community as a whole is an important. It is important because without that basic harmony…
Tagged with: behavior, fellowship, foregiveness, harmony, individual, journey, life, moving forward, pathway, peace, perceptions, self, self-forgiveness
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Sunflower Strong
Thunder! Grey skies roll, pouring rain upon the earth. Sunflower endures .
An Ode to Dr. S
In exploring new and old poetic expressions, I came across a Tanka. Similar to the Haiku or earlier Hokku, it used a defined set of syllables (5-7-5-7-7) along with a overarching thematic. In the case of the Tanka, it was…
Tagged with: Cat in the Hat, children, Dr. Suess, emotions, ethics, Haiku, journey, moral play, moving forward, poem, symbology, Tanka, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Self-Harmony
There are any number of paths and sermons that discuss harmony. Virtually every religion, philosophy, and/or sect has a view on who we should live in harmony with, how it should be done, and what force drives it. Many times…
Tagged with: harmony, life, moving forward, pathway, peace, reflection, self, self-actualizaition, self-harmony
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Expectations
Should you be disappointed in someone because they did not live up to your expectations? While many in the United States and abroad would say yes, I have to question the wisdom of this. First of all, as unique beings,…
Tagged with: disappointment, Expectations, fellowship, individual, kindness, life, moving forward, pathway, reflection, self
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
On the Road
“When you meet the Buddha upon the road, kill him.” -Linji Yixuan
Luna Weeps
Golden moon on high Casting light down on the earth. Burning with desire. Power escapes out. River flows and courses fast Flooded with power. Silent desert wind Words carried to farthest land. Night whispers alone.
Tagged with: deseret wind, golden moon, Haiku, Haiku triplet, journey, lonliness, moon, moving forward, solitude
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Xiong Nai Xin Retreat 