The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step

Humility

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Beginner’s Mind

May be an image of 1 person, performing martial arts and text that says 'In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few. 初 心 "In Japan we have the phrase shoshin (初心), which means "beginner's mind." The goal of practice is always to keep our beginner's mind... This means an empty mind and a ready mind. Ûyour mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few" ~Shunyru Suzuki-'


42 Ideals of Ma’at

Long before the 10 Commandments, or Buddhism, ever existed were the 42 Laws of Ma’at from Ancient Egypt.
They represent the essential blueprints for our growth and refinement as a person.May be an image of the Great Sphinx of Giza and text

Mary Conceicao Coelho


Barefoot and naked of breast I mingle with the people

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Barefoot and naked of breast
I mingle with the people
of the world.
My clothes are ragged
and dust laden,
and I am ever blissful.
I use no magic
to extend my life.
Now before me,
the dead trees become alive.

Kakuan


Balance

June 10, 2018

Related imageHumility is not thinking less of myself,

but rather thinking of myself less.

I am neither the best nor the worst

—both extremes are manifestations of pride.

Those who stand on tiptoes lose their balance.