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Tag: resoluteness

• Whatever

  

  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, Dào does. With Dào doing, I am done. Related articles Daodejing 1…

  July 19, 2013
• Perennial Philosophy Philosophy as a Way of Life Whatever

  

  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 Transcendence, inspire now/here kindfulness lest we seek only after our…

  March 17, 2013
• Perennial Philosophy

  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.

  November 12, 2012
• Perennial Philosophy

  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

  August 24, 2012
• Textimony 20120503

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

  May 4, 2012