Entries Tagged as ‘Beautiful People’

16 January, 2008

Joseph Campbell

One of my favorite minds is that of the late Joseph Campbell.  I’ve been reading him a bit lately in an attempt to quiet my mind, as I find his writings have a hypnotic quality.  While I think he got it wrong quite a lot, his ideas were fascinating.  His catch phrase was, “Follow your [...]

16 December, 2007

We All Started Out Small…

My parents are good people, but they were never particularly attuned to remembering details.  I always wanted to know more about my childhood.  I had a million questions, like what was my first word, or what other names did they consider for me?  I have this memory of when my mom told me I could no longer [...]

9 December, 2007

Men in Uniform…In Church

I love seeing men in uniform come to church.  Sometimes they come to morning mass on their way to work, or sometimes they stop by on Saturday night on their way home.  Whether they are military, police, firefighters, or paramedics, it always moves me to see these people who serve the public take a moment out of their [...]

6 December, 2007

Tao: Take Care in Who You Are, Part 3

           
Patience: Who can be still until the mud settles and the water is clear?  Can you remain unmoving until right action occurs by itself?
The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment.  For only those who  are not full are able to be used, which brings the feeling of completeness.  Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, [...]

6 December, 2007

Tao: Take Care in Who You Are, Part 2

                    
Forbearance: When people see some things as beautiful, ugliness is created.  When people see some things as good, evil is created.
Freedom from Desire: Colors blind the eye.  Sounds deafen the ear.  Flavors make the palate go stale.  Too much activity weakens the mind.  Too much wealth causes crime.Where there is no desire, all things are at peace.Desire [...]