Waxing Metal Rabbit
We all know of the classic adage depicting the epic race between the old tortoise and the spry young hare - well, we're living it now. If you're aligned with the mainstream-machine-mind-clock-calendar-construct, then you're likely under the impression that Spring has only just begun - but that would be the rabbit in this instance. The real winner of the race is our turtle moon - the lunar cycle - by which Spring had already started a month ago. 🌸
As for the poetry of the moment, why race to a dead end? Ever see those lunatics on the roadway that rush in front of you to get ahead only to end up right next to you at the same red light? It's all just a waste of gas, right? Try to apply the same logic here. There's no point in getting gassed up with a hot engine if we all wind up at the exact same stop sign in the end.
To make this make sense, just listen to Aesop - "Slow and steady wins the race." Outside of any baseline necessities, there isn't much else to be done. Before you sully your schedule with more tasks to take on, vet your to-do's through three fundamental filters: 1. Does this need to be done? 2. Does this need to be done - now? 3. Does this need to be done now - by me?
✧ The Second Moon of Spring ✧
Start Slow: Set the tone early in your day.
Take Your Time: Why rush to a red light? Cruise.
Smell the Roses: Let some beauty in your life.
Let it Go: Life blooms on it's own accord.
Share Smiles: Don't be a joy hoarder.
Grass doesn't Grow when you Pull It!
Contents
・Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
・Tai Chi Treasures: We're now running a whole new curriculum!
・The Daoist Calendar: Special holidays and how to observe them.
・Deep Steeps: Shifu brings Leo Gong over to talk about his project.
・Kung Fu Magazine: A classic publication has returned to print!
・Final Fortune Cookie: Big wit and wisdom from a tiny little idiom.
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