(From the stars above we find the Libra constellation. One of the twelve that the earth rotates around that show the way as the ultimate roadmap we all follow.)
Following the Tao is like finding and following your place in the heavens. That our innate nature goes by the sun, moon, and stars. That it is man alone that measures time. With this, time moves through us as with every moment we are here to cultivate what we call mindfulness. As this synergy of energy passes through us, we practice staying in the moment.
Our time spent creating structure for the future as something to build on as a road map. We do this and act as our memories become like a commentary we live by. We bring forth what we have always known staying true to our place as though the ancients are guiding us throughout the day. With our thoughts and actions, we act as though in meditation finding and recalling eternal wisdom as we go.
My writing over the years, attempting to mirror thoughts of the ancients especially the shaman. Staying true to Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucius thoughts of virtue almost as liturgy and scripture from a new and different perspective. With my writing simply a new commentary of study.
Number 28 of the I Ching
Tao Under Construction
Construct your dwelling carefully with a solid foundation. The bigger the structure the importance of strong building materials becomes. Weakness may cause eventual collapse.
A willow may bend under pressure. However, bent too far it will snap and break. Construct your way to the Tao with only strength, diligence, clarity and knowledge and be aware that there are those who would undermine your efforts to succeed. Stepping out to far without a solid footing will lead to your stumbling and failure. Know your limits and limit yourself.
Stay unattached to any specific structure except that within the Tao. Everything appears to proceed according to plan. Keep strength in your footings and foundation. Build walls and know structure. Put in windows to see the world and be seen by all.
Attach a solid roof to keep away the elements when they should be considered unwelcome. Build a fireplace to cook and heat the inside. Keep things simple to know what’s important on the outside. Creating more than you need causes excess and stress. The willow under pressure starts hardy and bears fruit for an eternity.
An original composition and interpretation of the Chinese Classic the I Ching (28 GREAT EXCESS / Lake over Wind. 2/21/94
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