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February 8, 2013

WHY TAMPER WITH ANYTHING THAT LIFTS OUR SPIRITS?

In my travels, I came upon a village that had a new temple built over a big well, but no one could draw water from it without paying a price.

I asked about this, and this story was told:

One hundred years ago, there was a group of boys that would go to the well to swim, that is, all but one would dive from the top, for one was crippled and could only watch. With all his heart, he would wish he was like his friends, that his one arm and leg had not been limp since he was born.

One day, when it was especially hot, and he was watching his friends cut up and laugh at the bottom of the well, they all turned to him and stared in awe as if seeing something miraculous.

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February 7, 2013

HOKUSAI

Katsushika Hokusai [1760-1849] was a brilliant Japanese artist, ukiyo-e [Japenese woodblock] printer, and painter. Though Hokusai is most known for his 36 views of Mount Fuji series, the artistry of his landscape prints capture the senses. Hokusai is my favorite artist, so perhaps I am biased, but his willingness to share his gift so extensively – Read More –

February 5, 2013

THE SAGES

Throughout time, there have been individuals who have had a special understanding of our relationship with our Creator. Through sharing their understanding…in their own unique way…they have helped others realize what is of true importance. Much of their wisdom and gifts [in the form of poetry, art, text, etc.] will be shared here…and tagged “sages”. – Read More –

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