resoluteness

  • A Mantra on the Way

    After spending the last year translating Dao de Jing with my dear friend and good brother, Lu Wenlong, a new “mantra” or phrase has become a regular part of the day. Dào does; I should not do. In my not doing,… Continue reading

    A Mantra on the Way
  • A Frank Prayer

    Oh thou endless Great Way, broad and flowing in profound tranquility, Where hatred happens, let there now be love; Where weakness occurs, fortitude; Where doubt arises, faithfulness; Where despair crushes, hopefulness; Where darkness encroaches, enlightenment; Where sadness lingers, joyfulness. Encompassing… Continue reading

    A Frank Prayer
  • Textimony 20121110a

    Convictions benefit none   when they are baseless:   hopes for wisdom signify naught   without love disclosing a resolute path   to the heart of this Beautiful Order. Continue reading

  • Textimony 20120821

    “Love begets love, love knows no rules, this is the same for all.” – Virgil “Love, and then what you will, do.” -St. Augustine Continue reading

  • Textimony 20120503

    RESOLUTENESS is disciplined DETACHMENT from unnecessary actualities in favor of rigorous ENGAGEMENT with essential possibilities. Be resolute; be liberated! Continue reading