In the pursuit of learning one knows more every day; in the pursuit of the way one does less every day. One does less and less until one does nothing at all, and when one does nothing at all there is nothing that is undone. – Tao Te Ching, v. 48 In my house, hardlyContinue reading “The Tao of Summer”
Tag Archives: my journey (so far)
Morning Comes Eventually
Some birds have built a nest on our enclosed back patio. My son and I first noticed it about a week ago. A couple of sparrows were hanging out on one of our windows, accumulating a few sticks on the sill. It didn’t look like much for a few days. But when I checked inContinue reading “Morning Comes Eventually”
Material Measurement
This past Saturday, I helped with a black belt test at my dojo. This is a day-long series of challenges that culminates in receiving this special rank. The moment the belt is placed around the waist is incredibly emotional–it’s the official signification of a long journey’s completion. It took me a while in my ownContinue reading “Material Measurement”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 