“Keep your mouth shut; guard the senses; and life is ever full. Open your mouth; always be busy; and life is beyond hope.” Lao Tzu No wonder the world seems drained of hope lately! What… Read more

Are you as excited for the Year of the Dragon as I am? It has been 12 years since 2012, and it seems somehow significant that we are back here, halfway through the procession. Personally,… Read more

With the greatest leader above them, people barely know one exists. Next comes one whom they love and praise. Next comes one whom they fear. Next comes one whom they despise and defy. When the… Read more

At meditation today, my mentor instructed me on grounding myself for deep meditative journeys. As we prepare, we acknowledge the spark of life within us. This eternal plasma, this flame, has been passed to you.… Read more

For some reason this quiet solstice feels like it is a crossroads. We are years into recovering from our worldwide troubles, yet the troubles further complicate.  Lao Tzu says to give something as much care… Read more

 Lao Tzu: One who would guide a leader in the uses of life will warn against the use of arms for conquest.  Weapons often turn upon  the wielder.  💧 Where armies settle, nature offers nothing… Read more

Do you believe you can take over the universe  — and improve it?  I do not believe it can be done. Everything under heaven is a sacred vessel, and cannot be controlled! Trying to control… Read more

Our true self is ETERNAL, yet we think, I am this body and will soon die….  ~  ~  ~ Become totally empty. Let your heart be at peace. Amidst the rush of worldly comings and… Read more

   Chapter 20 of the Tao te Ching Give up learning, and you will be free from all your cares.* What is the difference between yes and no?What is the difference between good and evil?Must… Read more

I have three treasures which I hold fast and watch closely. The first is Mercy; the second is Frugality; the third is Humility. From Mercy comes Courage; from Frugality comes Generosity; from Humility comes Leadership.… Read more