Author Archives: jimwdollar

Giving myself the gift of the experience of the natural world is the accomplishment that I am most proud of–never-minding the self-centered nature of the achievement.I have walked the earth at the right time,in many of the right places,in the right way,and have shared the bounty of my endeavors–the prize of the hero’s journeyby offeringContinue reading “January 13, 2025”

It is no more difficult than recognizing what is called forin each situation as it arisesand doing it where/when/how it is called forwith the gifts of our original nature,our innate virtues (The things we do bestand enjoy doing most),our inherent imaginationand our intrinsic intuition.We bring ourselves forth to meet the moment.And do there what needsContinue reading “January 12, 2025”

Knowing what is called for in each situation as it arisesand doing what needs to be done,by listening in the silence/emptiness/stillnessfor clarity and realizationand offering what is neededwith the gifts of our original nature,innate virtues (The things we do bestand love to do most),inherent imaginationand intrinsic intuition,is our basic plan for approaching what remains ofContinue reading “January 11, 2025”

This is the cover of the next book in the queue, coming out as soon as I’m done. The most recent book, “The Tao of Jesus” is in its second incarnation as “The Tao of Jesus II” due to a number of proof reading goofs and small additions and improvements. I’ll let you know whenContinue reading “January 10, 2025 – B”

The Way is not across the impassable mountain ranges,nor beyond the heaving waves of the wine dark sea,nor over the deep divides of canyons and winding valleys,nor through the endless caves and caverns of lost ways and hopeless cliffs.But it is right here at your very bedsideand by your rocking chair by the window.All youContinue reading “January 10, 2025”

The old Taoists held that all this is–and “this”is all of it,the entire cosmos–the result of “circumstances begetting circumstances” over time.The Los Angeles fires are directevidence of that principle in action,in a “you can pay me now,or you can pay me later,” kind of way.The human impact on the environment worldwide (and soon enough, galaxyContinue reading “January 09, 2025”

Who knows you best?Why die unknown?We know ourselves in the act of articulating who we are to someonewho cares enough about us to listen.I think it was Carl Jung who said”We have the problems we have as a worldbecause people don’t have anyoneto tell their stories to.”You know how we have churches on every block?NobodyContinue reading “January 09, 2025”

We have to know what is called forand have what it takes to do it,where, when and how it needs to be done.In each situation as it arises.To do so is to live aligned with the Tao,at one with the moment at hand.We cannot do that from a rational,logical,analytical,point of view.We don’t think our wayContinue reading “January 08, 2025”

Your mistakes are new doorsto new paths.Look at them as opportunities,and mine them for the gold they have to offer.Joseph Campbell said,”Where you stumble and fall,there lies the treasure.”Don’t miss the chance for the future that is waiting for you.Sit with the goof,pondering the inherent good,until something begins to stir,catches your eye,and calls you toContinue reading “January 07, 2025”

Our life unfolds according to its ownintention and design.We do best to serve its becomingby attending our intuition and imagination,our original natureand our innate virtues (The things we do bestand enjoy doing most).As we do so, the magic happens.Doors open and close, almost on schedule,opportunities appear out of nowhere,and it seems that invisible handsare atContinue reading “January 06, 2025”

Today, I step into my 81st year, and I’m glad to be here, now.The work remains the same wheneverand wherever we are,knowing what is called forand doing what we can about itwith the gifts that are ours to serve and share:Our original nature,our innate virtues (The things we do bestand enjoy doing most),our inherent imagination,andContinue reading “January 05, 2025”