Too bad. I don’t mind a daily devotional. To pay for it? To pay is to play. Tao would be so pleased. Oh the ting yang of it all, help me understand. Peace out
today I went down to the river and sat on the bank for a long time it was warm and sunny, took off my sweater, sunbathed, then plunged into the water. The water is cool, I didn't swim much, I'm not a walrus. then I warmed up and enjoyed the sun's rays. I looked at the yellow leaves on the flowing water. I well remembered the Chinese saying. if you sit on the riverbank for a long time, the corpse of your enemy will float by. the corpse is not I swam by, apparently I have no enemies, two ducks swam by, and not many fish and leaves. Come on, let the enemies live. Then a red-haired cat came ashore. I called him kitty kitty, but he didn't growl at me enough. The cat wanted to I was in the way of fishing, and then I drank water from the river, the water was very clean and delicious, washed, caught a small eel by the tail, and then let it go. Beauty is a paradise on earth, there are no people, it's just a miracle. The sun began to set below the horizon. I plucked river mint, dressed, said thank God for everything, and went home. I lay down a little, brewed tea with river water. mint, honey, and now I'm drinking tea and writing this note. I wish you the same pleasant sensations.
I have been struggling with my “slowness” for most of my life, and adulthood has been particularly difficult to navigate. I appreciate this essay, because it is helping me frame slowness in a different way. That perhaps the natural state of going slow is not a curse, but a gift. And that it is ok to lean into and enjoy, vs the panic of not being fast enough I typically feel.
This really resonates. Sometimes what feels unproductive on the surface is exactly the kind of rest and reflection we need to move forward with clarity. Thanks for this reminder to honor the slow moments.
This really resonates. Sometimes what feels unproductive on the surface is exactly the kind of rest and reflection we need to move forward with clarity. Thanks for this reminder to honor the slow moments.
Loved the article. Very well written. On a lighter note I just want to point out the contradiction of promising us 1-2 articles every month and then writing about releasing yourself from yours' and society's expectations and commitment.
Too bad. I don’t mind a daily devotional. To pay for it? To pay is to play. Tao would be so pleased. Oh the ting yang of it all, help me understand. Peace out
I’d appreciate your feedback on my theory ❤️🙏🏻✌🏻
This was beautifully written.
Thankyou for writing it.
So right where I am, or going. Not overly familiar with The Tao, but learning.
Yes
Relaxing on the river
today I went down to the river and sat on the bank for a long time it was warm and sunny, took off my sweater, sunbathed, then plunged into the water. The water is cool, I didn't swim much, I'm not a walrus. then I warmed up and enjoyed the sun's rays. I looked at the yellow leaves on the flowing water. I well remembered the Chinese saying. if you sit on the riverbank for a long time, the corpse of your enemy will float by. the corpse is not I swam by, apparently I have no enemies, two ducks swam by, and not many fish and leaves. Come on, let the enemies live. Then a red-haired cat came ashore. I called him kitty kitty, but he didn't growl at me enough. The cat wanted to I was in the way of fishing, and then I drank water from the river, the water was very clean and delicious, washed, caught a small eel by the tail, and then let it go. Beauty is a paradise on earth, there are no people, it's just a miracle. The sun began to set below the horizon. I plucked river mint, dressed, said thank God for everything, and went home. I lay down a little, brewed tea with river water. mint, honey, and now I'm drinking tea and writing this note. I wish you the same pleasant sensations.
That was beautiful
Thank you!
We are human beings, not human doings.
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I have been struggling with my “slowness” for most of my life, and adulthood has been particularly difficult to navigate. I appreciate this essay, because it is helping me frame slowness in a different way. That perhaps the natural state of going slow is not a curse, but a gift. And that it is ok to lean into and enjoy, vs the panic of not being fast enough I typically feel.
https://substack.com/@journeyofthemystic
We have to learn procrastinate
https://youtu.be/STNy1MceOX4
Too long. Lol
This really resonates. Sometimes what feels unproductive on the surface is exactly the kind of rest and reflection we need to move forward with clarity. Thanks for this reminder to honor the slow moments.
This really resonates. Sometimes what feels unproductive on the surface is exactly the kind of rest and reflection we need to move forward with clarity. Thanks for this reminder to honor the slow moments.
Thank you for the reminder.
Loved the article. Very well written. On a lighter note I just want to point out the contradiction of promising us 1-2 articles every month and then writing about releasing yourself from yours' and society's expectations and commitment.