Money, Money, Money

Money is very powerful. It is so powerful that it can replace our values by believing in its power. We have to be careful because it can trick us into thinking that the things it can get are true riches. Money is so powerful that it has destroyed families, started wars, and caused all types of misery in human history. Only when it is understood in a virtuous sense can it be of good use.
Money is the most dangerous thing to a wholesome life because it can make one feel safe and powerful. The truth is we should feel safe and powerful when we are following the path and not worry about money so much. Dogen once said that if we are faithful to the way, we will be provided for. This thought has seen me through some hard times and has not been wrong yet.

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The cardinal

On the window sill

Peering at the birdbath-

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Tai Chi is a martial art. There are many different styles or schools of Tai Chi, but they all trace their history to the same source, Chang San-feng, who is thought to have lived over five hundred years ago. Also, all Tai Chi styles are rooted in Taoist philosophy as a way to achieve their goal of internal strength and wisdom. This is why Tai Chi is called an ‘internal’ martial art. While external styles, such as Kung Fu and karate develop external strength and spiritual growth directly through exercise, the internal arts seek to develop health and strength from within as a by product of proper mental growth.