Tuesday Inspiration

"Those who have strong passions are never able to perceive the Way. It is like stirring up clear water with your hands; you may come wishing to see a reflection of your face, but you'll never see clearly in disturbed waters. A mind troubled and vexed with passions is never able to see the Way.

_____ Sutra of the Forty-two Chapters

Thursday Inspiration

"From the passions arise worry, and from worry arises fear.

Away with the passions, and no fear, no worry."

_____ Sutra of Forty-two Chapters

Wednesday's Inspiration

"People cling to their worldly possessions and selfish passions so blindly as to sacrifice their own lives to them. They are like a child who tries to eat a little honey smeared on the edge of a knife. The amount is by no means sufficient to appease his appetite, and he runs the risk of wounding his tongue."
_____ Sutra of Forty-two Chapters

Thursday's Inspiration

"Those who have strong passions are never able to perceive the way. It is like stirring up clear water with your hands; you may come wishing to find a reflection of your face, but you'll never see clearly in disturbed waters. A mind troubled and vexed with passions is never able to see the way.
_____ Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters

Wednesday's Inspiration

I managed to get some tatting done yesterday which was nice as I always feel better when I accomplish goals I have set for myself.
This picture will give you a better view of our backyard. I would like to extend an open invitation to all tatters to join me here for some tatting. Any takers?



"People cling to their worldly possessions and selfish passions so blindly as to sacrifice their own lives for them. They are like a child who tries to eat a little honey smeared on the edge of a knife. The amount is by no means sufficient to appease his appetite, and he runs the risk of wounding his tongue."
_____ Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters