David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

XVI The Tower

break down all the long-established patterns and assumptions that we have taken for granted for so long. react with hope, letting go of our fears. identify the things to which we are clinging that no longer serve us well Listen carefully for random symbols which will point you in the right direction. to resist change…
My Favorite Celebrity

Johnny Depp
My Last Public Meltdown

Cody.
My Boredom Cures

read
In Those Final, Pre-Meteor Hours

Sort poems and sleep on the beach
The Lesser of Two Evils

bad breath, but it is tough
CASE 80: Suibi and the Chin Rest

Ryûge asked Suibi, “What is the meaning of the Patriarch’s coming from the west?” Suibi said, “Bring me a chin rest.” Ryûge brought one and gave it to him. Suibi took it and hit him. Ryûge said, “You may hit me as you like. After all there is no meaning to thePatriarch’s coming from the…
CASE 79: Chôsa Takes a Step

Chôsa had a monk ask Master E, “How was it when you had not yet seen Nansen?” E remained silent. The monk asked, “What about after seeing him?” E said, “Nothing special.” The monk returned and told Chôsa about this. Chôsa said, “The man sits on the top of a hundred-foot pole. He has entered…
Ace of Swords

when we are hurt and unhappy is that objectivity and clarity go out of the window able to cut away the rubbish and confusion which tends to cloud out major issues In a spiritual sense the appearance of the Ace of Swords will often mark a turning point or breakthrough into new clarity and wisdom.
Best Compliment I’ve Gotten In a While

MakeIT happen award.