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"When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this — you haven't." – Thomas A. Edison

Archive for July 7, 2008

The tao of driving–VII

Open air

It’s summer here, and most people I see on the turnpike drive with their windows up, air conditioning blasting.

Me, I’ve got the windows down, sunroof open.

Same at home (most days)–windows open.

I want to feel the air outside, hear the sounds of man and nature.

In other words, open to possibilities…

Mustering…

There are so many things I want to be, things that aren’t tangible. To give my heart, soul and spirit to another. To be everything I can be. In my quest, I don’t want to be overbearing or smothering. I want to cradle that special person in my arms and give her as much richness in me as I can muster.

More haves

If I don’t have it, then what do I have?

Lover, teacher, philosopher
Confidante, consigliere, friend
Joyful, spiritual, heartfelt
An adventurer, a finder, a journeyman
Quiet, shy, reticent
Loud, boisterous, mischievous
Caring, sympathetic, empathetic
Bold, dashing, daring
Contemplative, pondering, wondering
Sun, moon, stars
Rain, snow, clouds

TFTD

The warrior knows that sometimes the combat is interrupted. It is no use forcing the struggle; one must be patient, wait for the forces to confront each other once again.

In the silence of the battlefield, listen to your heartbeat. Note how tense it is. That it is afraid.

The warrior takes inventory of his life: he sees that the sword is sharp, the heart satisfied, and faith fires his soul. He knows that maintenance is just as important as action.

There is always something missing. The warrior makes the most of moments in which time slows down, to better equip himself.

(hat tip)

This is important