FOR SOMEONE WHO DID YOU WRONG By John O'Donohue Though its way is to strikeIn a dumb rhythm,Stroke upon stroke,As though the heartWere an anvil,The hurt you sentHad a mind of its own. Something in you knewExactly how to shape it,To hit the targetSlipping into the heartThrough some wound-windowLeft open since childhood. While it struck … Continue reading Poem: For Someone Who Did You Wrong
Author: Clare
My Friend’s Spiritual Transformation
I have several friends who live farther from me, from college days, that I continue to visit with by phone occasionally, like every few months or so. “KH” is one of them. I assume I understand her personality and expect to have certain rather repetitive conversations with her. She requested a conversation this past week … Continue reading My Friend’s Spiritual Transformation
“Eternal Love” Netflix Series
I do a “retreat” of sorts for two months of each year during the winter. During that time, I live a fairly meditative quiet life. I also watch Netflix every night, whereas the rest of the year I do not watch television. I enjoy it very much, and it is a special treat to look … Continue reading “Eternal Love” Netflix Series
What is the “Divine Law” in Taoism?
In Taoism, the concept of "divine law" is not explicitly defined as in some other religious or philosophical systems, but it can be understood as the natural order or principle of the Tao (the Way), which governs the universe and all existence. The Tao is the ultimate source of harmony, balance, and spontaneity, and living … Continue reading What is the “Divine Law” in Taoism?
How To Live
I recently was challenged by one of my triggers. I kept telling myself to remain calm and centered and trust the Universe. Then, I thought of something that could always be my guide on how to live. What is this guide? Witnessing the morning sunrise at the beach. Experiencing the morning sunrise on the Eastern … Continue reading How To Live
If You Aren’t Grokking it…
I was a popular blogger a decade ago, back when blogs meant something. So much so that I got interviewed by NYT’s and Al Jazeera Europe Live. Those days are over. The internet has gotten pretty junked up. Which means that for me to do research on the internet on a topic it takes some … Continue reading If You Aren’t Grokking it…
Beginning of Dhammapada
This quote is from the first chapter of the Dhammapada, known as the "Twin Verses" (or Yamakavagga), which consists of paired verses contrasting righteous and unrighteous behavior. This is from Verse 1: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of … Continue reading Beginning of Dhammapada
One Seeker's Story 