Ring the Bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen When we discuss the value of our lives I think first of these words by Leonard Cohen from Anthem. Forget your perfect offering – it’s how the light get in. In this … Continue reading Finding Meaning
Flow
September 6, 2020 On Flow In 2002, I lived in Marin County in California. It has a high percentage of Buddhists practitioners. Everywhere I would go there were announcements of offerings or articles on display. On hot afternoon, I went to the local ice cream parlor and there was an article with snapshots of the Dali Lama’s face … Continue reading Flow
Staying at Home Produces Earth Relief
With all the craziness that this pandemic I was wondering if the Earth felt some relief from our slowing down of our movements and get togethers. It might be bigger than a donation. I am pleased to share a number of countries and organizations are looking at this and the greenhouse emissions are down, the troublesome trash … Continue reading Staying at Home Produces Earth Relief
The Earth Element and transitions
I started to write about the Earth Element at the first of July. Here we are a month later and we remain in the midst of it. The humidity is thick, and it doubles the heat. I even feel it while I am writing at the computer. This morning, while walking the dog I felt like a wet … Continue reading The Earth Element and transitions
Enjoying the last of winter
March 6, 2019 I just heard the weather prediction and it will be 24 degrees when I leave the house tomorrow. I keep thinking that in Chinese Medicine we are a month into spring. I enjoy looking for the new buds on the trees still empty of leaves. But even here we are way behind the norm … Continue reading Enjoying the last of winter