David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

CASE 59: Seirin’s "Deadly Snake"

A monk asked Seirin, “How is it when a practitioner goes along a narrow path?” Seirin said, “You will meet a deadly snake on the great road. I advise you not to run into it.” The monk said, “What if I do run into it?” Seirin said, “You will lose your life.” The monk said,…
XII The Hanged Man

deals with sacrifice, delays and waiting We sacrifice every time we make a choice “whatever will be, will be” Elemental Trump of Water A cenotaph–a tomb erected when the body is somewhere else. Not about a debt that needs to be paid, rather, “noble duty of the enlightened to bring enlightenment to the unenlightened”.
Meditation 101
39. Obstacles
Native Foods would make a decent Thanksgiving dinner
This year, I’m thankful for

Family health
There’ll be Veggie Gravey on my Thanksgiving plate

Veggie Gravey
Awkward family moments

I introduced my Wife to my Mom's PHD committee as my “lover”.
I head to Grandmothers house to warm up
Sunset: a natural beauty

The sunsets are free Sunset