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VII The Chariot
The Chariot represents the principle that the human Will functions only when the whole being is behind it. This card is about the struggles we have with ourselves and with life. It promises that with diligence, honesty and perseverence we can overcome the most insurmountable of obstacles. This is a hopeful and encouraging card, reminding…
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André Gide
Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.
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Dead Bird
Cody and I saw a dead bird on our walk this morning. I was listening to the moth podcast and then some great indie rock.
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CASE 24: Seppô’s "Look at the Snake"
Seppô, instructing the assembly, said, “There’s a poisonous snake on the southern side of the mountain. All of you should look at it carefully!” Chôkei said, “Today in the Zen hall there are many people. They have lost their body and life.” A monk told this to Gensha, who said, “Only Elder Brother Ryô [Chôkei]…
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77 Dream Songs by John Berryman
This is an absolutely amazing book of poems. I am going to get the complete cycle and likely reread the first 77 as soon as possible. Here is number 66, for fun:‘All virtues enter into this world:’)A Buddhist, doused in the street, serenely burned.The Secretary of State for War,winking it over, screwed a redhaired whore.Monsignor…
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The Power of Being Present
Observe how the mindlabels an unpleasant momentand how this labeling process,this continuous sittingin judgment, creates painand unhappiness.
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
