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One Step at a Time
The Tao Te Ching tells us that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And that’s how we will get through this Covid-19 Coronavirus crisis. Not so long ago, we had busy schedules with plans, work … Continue reading
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Step Forward Naturally
For years you try to get to that place you dream of. Professionally, emotionally, physically, your plans weigh on you and your sense of belonging depends on the achievement of those goals. You try over and over again to get … Continue reading
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Finding Hope in the Middle Season
“The Tao leader Lives fully in every moment” Tao Te Ching, Chapter 14 Most of us love beginnings and endings, starting new projects and celebrating their completion. But this month, after planting tomatoes, my vegetable garden is in the long … Continue reading
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Knowing
Zen master Seung Sahn used to bring a glass of water to his Dharma talks. He would place it in front of him and asked his audience. “What is water?” He would get many answers: “H2O,” or “it is a … Continue reading
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The Gift That Costs Nothing . . .But Transforms Everything
Each December, many of us rush through our days to complete our holiday tasks, trying to find the right gift. We experience increased stressed from holiday crowds, long lines, and traffic, or hours shopping online. Yet there’s one gift that … Continue reading
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Clouds Coming and Going
When I lived in the Midwest, years ago, there were large periods, for months at a time, of gray, cloudy skies. The long winters in the Midwest, the lack of light, resembled long journeys inside a gray tunnel. For many, … Continue reading
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The Path is Simple But Not Easy
The Tao Te Ching tells us: If we had the highest wisdom, We would walk the path of Tao. The path of Tao is simple, Yet people take many detours.” Tao Te Ching, Chapter 53 “The path of Tao is … Continue reading
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The Empty Space
Thirty spokes meet at the wheel’s axis The center space makes the wheel useful. Form clay into a cup; The center space gives it purpose. Frame doors and windows for a house; The openings make the house useful. Therefore, purpose … Continue reading
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Have you caught the “hurry sickness”?
Meditation teacher Eknath Easwaran called it “the hurry sickness.” And it’s become an epidemic, as Americans cram more and more in our days, driven by FOMO, the “fear of missing out.” We fill up our schedules, try to do one … Continue reading
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Living Your Question
I receive many emails, text messages and phone calls, every day, asking for answers to complex questions. In our modern day language we call it “feedback,” “advice” or “consulting.” We expect fast, insightful opinions so we can quickly keep going. … Continue reading
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