A very poor underprivileged person might think that it would be wonderful to have an automobile or television set, and should he acquire them, at the beginning would feel very happy. Now if such happiness were something permanent, it would remain forever. But it does not, it goes. After a few months he wants to – Read More –
2013
April 11, 2013
THE NATURE OF CHANGE
April 10, 2013
AND THEN THERE’S THIS…
So much is said by what is not said in this image. While it seems that much progress has been made regarding the rights of women, there is still sexism that happens covertly (like not receiving equal pay for equal work, or being denied opportunities due to gender). And overtly, there are still many places in the world – Read More –
April 10, 2013
NO WOMEN ALLOWED
April 10, 2013
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO CELEBRATE!
April 9, 2013
ROOTED IN WHAT IS REAL
The Master remains peaceful in the midst of continuous change. There is nothing that can disturb her, nothing that she finds unacceptable. She welcomes all beings, watches as they come and go, and stays rooted in what is real. From The Second Book of the Tao by Stephen Mitchell Photo source: Rice terraces (North Vietnam)
April 8, 2013
BITTER:SWEET
April 8, 2013
NO OFFENSE
If a man is crossing a river and an empty boat collides with his own boat, he won’t get offended or angry, however hot-tempered he may be. But if the boat is manned, he may flare up, shouting and cursing, just because there’s a rower. Realize that all boats are empty as you cross the – Read More –