Chop Wood…Carry Water
“The novice says to the master, ‘What does one do before enlightenment?’
‘Chop wood. Carry water,’ replies the master.
The novice asks, ‘What, then, does one do after enlightenment?’
‘Chop wood. Carry water.’” (An ancient Zen tale)
A strange little story, but […]
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be…Lao Tsu
As I sat to begin this post, I had in my mind that I would use the following poem as a springboard – an […]
To my faithful MOL readers…
It’s been AGES since my last post…and I’m feeling so bad about this. But these last few weeks – nothing!!! Each day I waited for inspiration and…nothing! I’m so very thankful that the only deadlines I have are self-imposed. Under any other circumstances, the consequences […]
“It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” —Rumi
Rumi has a way of using very few words to stimulate deep thoughts.
I suppose I’m a big picture person – always […]
I thought that I would pass on a few ideas I’ve come across that have helped me get through those seemingly endless “inside” days of winter.
First, let me tell you that I just finished re-reading an old favorite by Rosamunde Pilcher called, […]