“the world outside demands conformity and submission” --- it sure does! Including the supposedly mundane/innocuous, such as the ever-increasing number of things that require having a smart phone, regardless of whether or not that's in the best interest of our world. Just earlier this week, I was having coffee with some people (here in Fort Collins, where I live, too!), talking about the pressure to conform and submit. I seemed to be alone in my observations and concerns… I also resonate very much with this statement of yours: “Deep work requires solitude, focus, and the courage to be misunderstood or even disliked.” Yes!! Let me know if you’d like to meet for coffee sometime. My treat 😊
Patience, perseverance and humility are the qualities of the tai chi winter season exercises I have been doing lately. I got a copy of the I Ching a year ago but couldn't make sense of it. Your explanations have stirred my curiosity to pick it up again. I find in the ones and zeroes of the ancient hexagrams a fascinating parallel to modern computer ccoding.Thank you for sharing your insights.
So appropriate for our time. I had to share this with one of my dear friends who I hope will become one of your subscribers. TCT remains my go-to inspiration each day to begin my day. We all need some way to hold on and to gain our strength to face oncoming trials and tumult. TY!
I really resonate with this. Your writing has been a beacon in my journey of returning to simplicity. I even purchased a copy of the I Ching recently and have been learning about it more and how to cultivate a connection to the voice within. Wishing you peace and harmony through these chaotic times.
The image of resetting the dining room table to receive sustenance rings true to me. The last few months I have been exploring how all meals are Eucharist, a receiving of the gifts of the earth and the gifts of the Divine. As a Christian, I may use the word "God" but find the it nearly interchangeable with Tao. The more I explore the mystical and contemplative side of Christianity, the more I move towards Eastern wisdom.
“the world outside demands conformity and submission” --- it sure does! Including the supposedly mundane/innocuous, such as the ever-increasing number of things that require having a smart phone, regardless of whether or not that's in the best interest of our world. Just earlier this week, I was having coffee with some people (here in Fort Collins, where I live, too!), talking about the pressure to conform and submit. I seemed to be alone in my observations and concerns… I also resonate very much with this statement of yours: “Deep work requires solitude, focus, and the courage to be misunderstood or even disliked.” Yes!! Let me know if you’d like to meet for coffee sometime. My treat 😊
Hi Greta. Yes, let’s connect. Please DM and let me know a couple of day/time options so that we can get something on the calendar.
Patience, perseverance and humility are the qualities of the tai chi winter season exercises I have been doing lately. I got a copy of the I Ching a year ago but couldn't make sense of it. Your explanations have stirred my curiosity to pick it up again. I find in the ones and zeroes of the ancient hexagrams a fascinating parallel to modern computer ccoding.Thank you for sharing your insights.
So appropriate for our time. I had to share this with one of my dear friends who I hope will become one of your subscribers. TCT remains my go-to inspiration each day to begin my day. We all need some way to hold on and to gain our strength to face oncoming trials and tumult. TY!
Hi Oma. It’s always great to hear from you. I appreciate your willingness to share.
A quick random link to A.E. Housman's poem:
https://pontosworld.com/index.php/dialect/poems/in-english/381-mithridates-he-died-old
And please let me add:
I hope the poisons you ingest
to increase your tolerance
do not result in an effect
the opposite of your intent.
It would not surprise me much
that one who eats a toxic lunch
exudes the poison in his touch,
so you, immune from evil's spread,
find your companions are all dead.
I really resonate with this. Your writing has been a beacon in my journey of returning to simplicity. I even purchased a copy of the I Ching recently and have been learning about it more and how to cultivate a connection to the voice within. Wishing you peace and harmony through these chaotic times.
Thank you for sharing this. I am always happy to connect if you ever want to talk directly.
The image of resetting the dining room table to receive sustenance rings true to me. The last few months I have been exploring how all meals are Eucharist, a receiving of the gifts of the earth and the gifts of the Divine. As a Christian, I may use the word "God" but find the it nearly interchangeable with Tao. The more I explore the mystical and contemplative side of Christianity, the more I move towards Eastern wisdom.
Very interesting. I would love to hear more. Feel free to DM anytime if you are open to chatting by phone.
Thank you for your words 🙏🏽😊