Monthly Archives: August 2014

What are you really afraid of?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Near the end of the Purgatorio in the Divine Comedy, Dante faces a wall of fire standing between him and a vision of Paradise. At first, he shrinks back in fear but then, realizing that his beloved Beatrice is on … Continue reading →

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Clear and Open

Posted on August 7, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“But if our mind is all clouded with desire, anger, and ignorance, we are part of the problem and we are just increasing the suffering of the world.”–Zen master Bon Soeng Two weeks ago I felt a little bit of … Continue reading →

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Clarity in the Garden: The Gift of Insight

Posted on August 1, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in everything.” Shakespeare, As You Like It, 2.1.15—17 With all the superficial tasks of work and daily living, … Continue reading →

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