There is no greater illusion than fear, no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself, no greater misfortune than having an enemy. Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe. Tao te Ching Most times, unless technology is being uncooperative or tools aren’t properly forcing parts into submission, Charlie is the King […]
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Day 843 Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
Other people are excited, as though they were at a parade. I alone don’t care, I alone am expressionless, like an infant before it can smile. Tao te Ching I had to guess what day it is for the title, because it’s been a while. I’m not sure exactly how much time has passed. […]
Day 10: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
The Master stays behind; that is why she is ahead. She is detached from all things; that is why she is one with them. Because she has let go of herself, she is perfectly fulfilled. Tao te Ching Charlie went missing today. Obviously not TOO missing. There are only so many places he can […]
Day 9: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
Yet mystery and manifestations arise from the same source. This source is called darkness. Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding. Tao te Ching “Can we watch something normal tonight?” I looked at Charlie, trying to decide if I should point out the narcissism of assuming that what I like to watch is […]
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