Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. That is why everybody loves it. Tao te Ching We’re going to take a break from infection and worry and the zombie apocalypse for a day […]
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Journal from the Edge of Survival: In Which We Worry
Stop thinking, and end your problems. What difference between yes and no? Tao te Ching Charlie is a manochondriac. You know the type. They get a mild cold and they take to their beds and lament the fact that their mother isn’t there to spoon feed them warm, home-made chicken soup and spread Vicks […]
Journal from the Edge of Survival: My Porcupine Man
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 […]
Journal from the Edge of Survival – My First SOLO EHA
Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self. When we don’t see the self as self, what do we have to fear? Tao te Ching I had to do my first solo EHA (ExtraHomular Activity) today. Poor Charlie has been the brave venturer for each trip up to now. […]
Another Entry from the Journal From the Edge of Survival
What does it mean that success is a dangerous as failure? Whether you go up the ladder or down it, you position is shaky. When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance. Tao te Ching We thought Charlie might be getting laid off today. Which isn’t […]
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 […]
Day 8: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
In which I journal my experiences of being trapped in a house with my husband all day and all night. Every day. Every night. Practice not-doing, and everything will fall into place. Tao te Ching ————————- Charlie Doesn’t Listen Let me digress before I even start. It’s important to start this entry with […]
Day 7: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings,but contemplate their return. Tao te Ching I walked into the room to hear Charlie talking to himself. This is not unusual. Despite his tendency to clam up around other people, Charlie is his own favorite conversationalist. Those […]
Day 6: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
If you don’t realize the source,you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused,kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king.Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, Tao te Ching I want so badly to write about something quirky or kooky that Charlie did. […]
Day 5: Journal from the Edge of Survival (COVID-19 Shelter-in-place Diary)
The Master observes the world but trusts his inner vision.He allows things to come and go. His heart is open as the sky. Tao te Ching Charlie made me go for a walk. He slipped on the harness, grabbed the leash, and tricked me with treats. OK, maybe not EXACTLY that way, but this is my journal […]
Up the Tao Staircase 