danielle sassoon’s american bravery
The days and months go by
like lightning: we should value the time.
We pass from life to death in the time it takes to breathe
in and breathe out: it’s hard to guarantee even a
morning and an evening.
Whether walking, standing,
sitting, or lying down, do not waste even
a moment of time. Become ever
braver and bolder.
Be like our
original teacher Shakyamuni,
who kept on progressing
energetically.
By keeping still
you gather the resources
you need to progress. The way will be
shown when the time is right,
and not before.
fourth changing line
from The I Ching, or Book of Changes
Hexagram 39, Chien / Obstruction
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Weary, I yearn for the forest and hills;
Against my will, ten years have I spent
In the world of people.
Burning incense, I take leave of the assembly,
Shunning worldly affairs, I depart.
The mist invites me and
I know that it is time to rest.
Those of little talent are not
Guests fond of mountains.
Men of little virtue do not
Make companions for gathering leaves.
Should someone ask, “When will you come back?”
I would reply, “The white clouds and the green water
Are boundless and serene.”
Transcend
every thing and not
thing with doing non-doing.
Move across heaven and
earth like a solitary,
silent lion.
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chris hondros, friend and hero
In conflict
it is better to be receptive
than aggressive, better to retreat
a foot than advance an inch. This is called
moving ahead without advancing, capturing the enemy
without attacking him. There is no greater misfortune
than underestimating your opponent. To
underestimate your opponent is
to forsake your three
treasures.
When opposing
forces are engaged in
conflict, the one who fights
with sorrow will
triumph.
