Tag Archives: The Universe

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Chinese Saying

Lake Placid 2004

“When you drink water, remember its source.”

From Zen 24/7

by Philip Toshio Sudo

Irene

Goodnight Irene – 1:45 AM The power is back on.  For us. Our heart goes out to those still waiting in the dark. Top Ten List of things I learned from Irene. 10.  Sterno good.  …Read More

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Shenandoah Mountains

2011-07-30_Appalachian Trail

2011-07-30 On the Appalachian Trail Photo (C) 2011 Michael Shaw

 

On a day hike along the Appalachian Trail…

A weekend of peace, solitude, and the realization that I need a new cook kit.

:-)

For Some, End of the World Comes Daily

Daily, somewhere, the end of the world comes. So you could say the end of the world comes every day. And when you go to sleep, doesn’t the world end? When you wake up every …Read More

The Elegant Universe

My conversation with physicist Brian Green about the universe.   3 minute clip – double click to listen, or right click to download. Copyright 2011, Michael Shaw

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Above video is of Byron Katie.  She’s incredible. See more on Byron Katie’s Site

On the topic of “Worry:”

Worry is like a rocking chair.
It will give you something to do,
but it won’t get you anywhere.
–The United Church Observer

 

 

Copyright 2011, Michael Shaw

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Snow at the end of March?

“There’s always one last storm
Before it stays warm.”

–Sleepyhead, from under the covers

Last Snow Day of the Year

Last Snow Day of the Year March 2009 Photo (C) 2011 Michael Shaw

Copyright 2011, Michael Shaw

Last Night’s Full Moon

The Moon Cannot Be Stolen Ryokan, a Zen master, lived the simplest kind of life in a little hut at the foot of a mountain.  One evening, a thief visited the hut only to discover …Read More