Tag Archives: Tao
The Story of the Chinese Farmer (2:20)
Originally posted on Zen Flash:
▶ The Story of the Chinese Farmer – YouTube. A parable about life and nature narrated by Alan Watts, animated by Steve Agnos, and with music by Chris Zabriskie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0OARBqBp0
Thoughts and struggle concerning time
You may have noticed that I’m still not very active on my blog these days. Honestly, I can’t blame my arm anymore. Although there is still some healing to do, it’s feeling much better and I’ve recovered a wide range … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Life, Simplicity
Tagged decluttering, Family, healing, healthy, home, letting go, life, me time, slowing down, Tao, time
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Connected again, in so many ways – Gratitude
Hello again friends. Hoping all of you had a wonderful week-end and are enjoying a new week filled with happy moments. You know your soul has been restored when you can’t stop sharing with your husband the thoughts that fly … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Simplicity
Tagged children, Coming home, Faith, Family, gratitude, home, learning, life, me time, Tao
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Aiming for a simple life – A few big steps
“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” – Lao Tzu We have been on a road of our choosing now for several … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Simplicity
Tagged cultivation, Family, freedom, home, letting go, life, simplicity, Tao
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Letting go – Smiling on the path of destruction
“Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant with the weak and wrong. Sometime in your life, you will have been all of these.” – Gautama Buddha This morning, I am reminding … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Cultivation, Family Life
Tagged Buddha, children, Faith, Family, home, learning, letting go, meditation, mindfulness, Tao
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From smooth to rough – his little journey
Breeze blowing wind chimes, the feel of sun on your face, all quietly – Be. May you find tranquility in all the little moments of your day. ~ Buddhist Quote I’ve always enjoyed lotion time after giving my babies baths, this … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Cultivation, Family Life, Life
Tagged children, Faith, Family, growing up, home, learning, life, mindfulness, quiet, slowing down, Tao, time
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Clearing out, making room, breathing deep…
Looking around my home this morning, it’s hard to believe that we are on our way to a less cluttered life. Boxes have been brought out of storage and piled in corners, waiting to be weeded through. Bags of baby … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Cultivation, Family Life
Tagged children, Faith, Family, letting go, life, now, Tao
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Carrot-ginger-miso dipping sauce
Asian food has been the biggest challenge since going Allium free. There isn’t much food in Asian food that doesn’t have at least a bit of garlic. Even condiments (like Sriracha sauce) have garlic in it. But for my family, … Continue reading
Posted in Garlic and Onion free cooking, Recipes
Tagged cooking, garlic-free, onion-free, recipe, Tao, vegan, vegetarian
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A very important day for my son – Gratitude
“The Formless Way We look at it, and do not see it; it is invisible. We listen to it, and do not hear it; it is inaudible. We touch it, and do not feel it; it is intangible. These three … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Life
Tagged children, Faith, Family, mindfulness, Tao
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Action, consequence, punishment and happy surprises.
Last Saturday night was one for the books. After a pretty intense day with a preschooler who decided that every limit had to be tested to the fullest, our evening came to a screeching halt when my husband and I … Continue reading
Family, Faith, Food and Fabric 