pickThere were a bunch of good takeaways in this....
Much of it is a relaxing read, while giving instructions for a certain way of life (ideas I'm not sure I want to follow), I guess containing many answers.
I'd never read Buddhist stuff before so I'm hoping this was a good introduction.
I admire it, even though I doubt I'll walk that path. It's interesting though, and I love some of the grand concepts.
pickIs this a memoir, a family history, philosophical musings on Zen Buddhism, Noh theater, or American vanity, a creative experiment, a meditation, all of the above? I didn‘t find anything particularly profound here, but it was a compelling listen and falls under the enjoyable surprise category for me. #authoramonth @Soubhiville
pick#AuthorAMonth This was a very short memoir read by Ruth. She sits uncomfortably in front of a mirror for 3 hours and records her thoughts. Starting with the lines and blemishes she sees but leading to memories and tangents about her parents and growing up half Asian and half white. It sounds like an interesting exercise but one I‘m not likely to try.
@Soubhiville
Throughout our life we produce energy. We say things and do things, and every thought, every word, and every act carries our signature. What we produce as thoughts, as speech, as action, continues to influence the world, and that is our continuation body. Our actions carry us into the future. We are like stars whose light energy continues to radiate across the cosmos millions of years after they become extinct.
so-soThis was dead in the middle of the road for me. 2.5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this book. It was really short and didn‘t go into as much detail as I would have liked, in places. The first half was strong and what I expected from the title. The first half supported his thesis. The second half did not; in fact, it sort of disproved it (at least for me). 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Day 5 #Translate This section of a 9th century Chinese poem, translated into English, just goes to show that despite all our advancements and differences all these many years later, at the end of the day we're all just human looking for someone to love and spend our lives with. 💙😢❤️
#PoetryMatters @TheSpineView
#teachersoflitsy #midwintersolace #naturalitsy #zen
When cleaning at work, I rediscovered the tagged book & began reading it at lunch. Inside the book I found a card from @CoffeeK8 ! Thank you so much gorgeous this gift!
#midwintersolace #naturalitsy This is my go to quote when I need some extra calm in life. Happy New Year everyone! 🪷
pickA beautifully illustrated tale of a cat on a path towards wisdom and the characters that are encountered on the way. Inspired by zen philosophy, author James Norbury takes us along on the cat's trek, and shows us that wisdom comes from not only from the quest, but also from the obstacles and the friends we make through our lives. No matter where we are in life, knowledge can still be gained, and we see this through the cat's own self-discovery.
Sweet Catir….thank ypu so much for thinking of me for Hanukkah!!! The book looks like what I need about now…along with a big bath and bomb! Great card. Thank you so much my friend. 😘
@catiewithac
