This story reflects on the principles of humility and self awareness of one’s flaws. The unswaying proud mango tree which mocked the bamboo’s weaknesses ended up broken and uprooted because of its arrogance and unyielding attitude
Category: FLEXIBILITY
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Resilience” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Resiliencia”)
Resilience I am flexible yet strong in times of change. There is a natural order to life that I can trust. Life has taught me that while change is inevitable, I need not worry. As I remain present to changes in my life and in the world, I strive to remain open to the flow…
BEAUTIFUL POEMS: “Tai Chi” (from an older post)
-The old man meditates and sighs dissolving his self into the iridescent vibrations of Tai´Chi.
INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: “Life’s Tug Of War”
Life teaches us to take the good with the bad.
Life is a mixture of happy and sad.
SHORT ZEN STORIES: “Going with the flow”
A Taoist story tells of an old man who accidentally fell into the river rapids leading to a high and dangerous waterfall.
STORIES: “The little girl in the park”
Keeping that child-like sense of awe and wonderment when we encounter challenges
