Things fall apart…but often it is so that things may fall together. In one Sufi teaching, it is stated that no one at all should become indignant about anything until he is sure that what he thinks is a wrong is in fact a wrong — and not a blessing in disguise! This also reminds – Read More –
MIND
April 6, 2013
THINGS FALL APART
April 5, 2013
AMAZING VIOLINIST (AGE 7)
April 4, 2013
PRIDE
I have a good friend who often says “there is pride before every fall.” I appreciate these words and certain situations call them to mind. As with most words of this kind, I like to visit the dictionary first: pride [prahyd] noun: A high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as – Read More –
April 3, 2013
JUST BECAUSE ;)
April 3, 2013
THE MIND CREATES MISERY
The Tao doesn’t come and go. It is always present everywhere, just like the sky. If your mind is clouded, you won’t see it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. All misery is created by the activity of the mind. Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then – Read More –
April 2, 2013
HIROSHIGE
Another favorite Japanese ukiyo-e artist of mine is Utagawa Hiroshige (1787-1858). Hiroshige is considered to be one of the last great ukiyo-e masters. The print above of the Awa Whirlpool (from the “Famous Views of 60-odd Provinces” collection) is a masterpiece of color using the ukiyo-e woodblock print technique. Whirlpools have long represented portals to other – Read More –