Step 241: Beginner’s Mind

"Martinet - (noun) - a strict disciplinarian - a person who stresses a rigid adherence to the details of forms and methods."  September begins at the end of August. Be Mindful.  Without expectation Human can operate on their own level of understanding - which - can be totally different than their intent.  The Unconscious doesn't …

Step 234: The Elegance of Unfolding

"Snoot - (verb used with object) - to behave disdainfully toward; condescend to.  (noun) - The nose." The "NEW" feels unfamiliar.  Moving away from "how it should be" - we're given the gift of reflection and "how it was."  Graceful change requires courage and self-honesty - seeing "how I used to be - how I …

Step 209: Developing Unconventional Wisdom

"Nisus - (noun) - an effort or striving toward a particular goal or attainment; impulse." August begins at the end of July.  Both feet on the ground please. Change in point of view ahead.  Traditional wisdom is more "tradition" than "wisdom."  Listen to the content - not the presentation - if facing surprise - disagreement …

Step 173: Sunday Blessings – Finding Clarity

"He who wants to do good knocks at the gate; he who loves finds the gate open."  ~Stardrops Cue the "Twilight-Zone" music.  We're all in "it" together.  Control is an illusion.  Revealing the concealed.  The rusty 'cog' in the wheel is FINALLY starting to move. We have to be honest with Self before we can …

Step 171: The Long Slow Dance

"If you always do, what you have always done - you will always get, what you have always gotten."  ~ A Wise Person "Before I die, I want to ____________."   Sun stands still - Summer Solstice - longest day - shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere.  We begin our descent into the Darkness after reaching …