July 11-A, 2022

We are here to figure out  
what we are here for 
and how to achieve it.

We start with finding our original nature
and our innate virtues,
and then think of avenues 
we might explore
for applying our gifts/daemon/shtick/knacks/interests/etc.
in the service of what needs to be done,
when, where and how it needs to be done,
in each situation as it arises--
utilizing emptiness, 
stillness
and silence
to perceive/be aware of
what is being called for
and how we might best respond to it
in living aligned with the life
that is ours to live
in the time left for living.

You might think
someone would have spelled 
this out for us before now.

And someone did. 
About 500 years Before The Common Era.
And throughout the years following.
But it was happening in China,
and the West has the idea
that if it is made in China
it can't be worth having.

Arrogance trumps everything.
Every.
Single.
Thing.

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