April 26, 2026

Flower Arraignment — Pike Nursery, Charlotte, North Carolina

Living at one with the Tao is knowing intuitively, spontaneously arising from our understanding of the situation at hand and responding as needed in doing what is called for at that time, in that place, in the right way. When we are tuned into the situation hand, we respond appropriately, automatically, without thinking about it. Being right about what the moment is calling for is being right in terms of the spirit, vitality and flow of the moment. The moment–the here, now–is the heart of the Tao. What is being asked for here, now? What is called for? What needs to be done in response? Those who know, know. And the source of their knowing is their intuition coming to life in the situation at hand. We live to be aligned with our intuition, and to do what needs to be done in each situation as it arises. We do that simply by getting out of the way and doing what we know needs to be done.

Published by jimwdollar

I'm retired, and still finding my way--but now, I don't have to pretend that I know what I'm doing. I retired after 40.5 years as a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, serving churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina. I graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Austin, Texas, and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. My wife, Judy, and I have three daughters, five granddaughters, one great granddaughter, and a great grandson on the way, within about ten minutes from where we live--and are enjoying our retirement as much as we have ever enjoyed anything.

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