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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…
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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.
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Best Compliment I’ve Gotten In a While
MakeIT happen award.
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My Favorite Candy
Crazy Cores Skittles Crazy Core
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That Time I Lied About My Age
Don’t Pretend Yes–I used to pretend that I was born later so that i could be younger.
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My 5 Worst Vices
lazy intolerant fearful condescending self centered
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A Cliche I Can’t Stand
Norman Wisdom ‘A Stitch in Time’ (1963) A stitch in time saves nine
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
David Given Schwarm 