Blind and Deaf

Humility doesn't hear hateful words.
Modesty doesn't register revenge.

Arrogance listens to envy.
Pride leads to deeper dark.

What's Missing

What is missing
from this moment
that I need
at this moment?

My full attention.

When this moment
is gone, most likely
I'll never remember it

again.

Three Inner Journeys

Prayer.
Meditation.
Contemplation.

Fear and Serenity

Fear arises from ego.
Serenity arises from Tao.

Serenity recedes in the face of ego.
Fear fades in the awareness of Tao.

No Favorites

Enlightenment
has no reason
to play favorites.

Only Proof

Is there a God?
Does Tao exist?
Is Allah real?

The names are real,
but that proves nothing.

The only proof you have
is yourself.

Travel Notes

No matter which road you choose,
night will fall.

No matter which current you ride,
the river will twist and turn.

No matter which path you follow,
the wilderness will always be deep.

Travel as if you'll get
what you need along the way.

Need to Hurt

The need to hurt
arises from pain.
Pain arises from ego.
Ego arises from not seeing.
Not seeing arises from not looking.

One for Now

Blue door.
Black door.
Red door.
White door.
Open door.

One for sorrow.
One for mystery.
One for thrill.
One for pain.
One for now.

Every Edge Goes Blurry

Every edge goes blurry
if you move close enough.

Hidden

Clothes hide our nakedness.
Silence hides our wisdom.
Nothing hides our ignorance.

At Table

When we sit down to eat,
even the table is a part
of our communion.