On Faraway Shores
( art by Anne Brooks) Blue of sky Red of leaves Stories they carry Dreaming of sunsets On faraway shores Continue reading On Faraway Shores
Tag: Joy
Live
I went to sleep somewhat sad. But I awoke happy. When I opened the bedroom window and I looked on to the cool, calm garden in the first rays of sunlight. I was certain there’s was nothing to do but live. Continue reading Live
Weekend Wisdom
Sometimes you need stupid quotes like these to be able to cope, I have been plugged by changes and disappointment for so long that it takes almost an extra ordinary person to place me into smile mode. I have someone like that in my life at the moment, our friendship is not long, it’s actually … Continue reading Weekend Wisdom
Words and Meanings
My favorite Continue reading Words and Meanings
Eclipse
Sometimes I think of the Sun and Moon as lovers who rarely meet, always chase, and almost, always miss one another. But once in a while, they do catch up, and they kiss, and the world stares in awe of their eclipse. Continue reading Eclipse
I Thank My Parents
Buddhism teaches you to thank your parents for your birthday… I should consider given them a party, they gave me this rebirth and the cause of my Dharma practice. Buddhism teaches us that… Whether they were good or complicated parents is not the point, they gave you a body and an opportunity to meet the … Continue reading I Thank My Parents
Everyone is Important
The razor blade is sharp but it can’t cut a tree. The axe is strong but can’t cut the hair. Everyone is important according to her/his own unique purpose. Never look down on anyone unless you are admiring their shoes. Continue reading Everyone is Important
The Seasons of my Life
Days Under Endless Sun
Summer
May flowers accompany your path And sunlight brighten your day May chants of birds Cheer up every step along the way May a rainbow move you In a sky that is always blue And may happiness fill your day And all the days thereafter Continue reading Summer
Windmills of My Mind 