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Tarot Journal #41: 5 Priest/Ace of Wands/6 of Wands/Six of Swords (Science)/Knight of Cups/Princess of Cups

Precarious Habitations: A Week of Mental Management “Events stream past us like these crowds and the face of each is seen only for a minute. What is urgent is not urgent for ever but only ephemerally. All work and all … Continue reading

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“Legend,” a very short tale from Jorge Luis Borges

Originally posted on Biblioklept:
“Legend” by Jorge Luis Borges Translated by Andrew Hurley Cain and Abel came upon each other after Abel’s death. They were walking through the desert, and they recognized each other from afar, since both men were…

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Tarot Journal #40: Princess of Wands/ Three of Feathers

There is Nothing Either Good or Bad but Thinking Makes It So.  “ I could be bound in a nutshell, and count myself a king of infinite space” This weekend I have been in a frenzy of activity and dust … Continue reading

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Thích Nhất Hạnh: The Fourteen Precepts of Engaged Buddhism

Originally posted on Vox Populi:
1. Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. Buddhist systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth. 2. Do not think the knowledge…

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Tarot Journal #39: The Magician

The Powers I Used Today The Power of Listening and Paying Attention I knew if I could get her out of the bed and get her to move around and wash her face, she could let go of a little … Continue reading

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