"The pine tree’s voice is always
Whispering,
Yet, how many pause to listen?
For when the churning mind is still,
the Diamond-Heart within
Reflects even the falling dusk that
shrouds every eye and branch,
And hears, but listens not.
Walking, then, with Courage
and Kindness,
never ceasing to walk in Wonder,
we follow our ancient path.
For the Way of the sword is
folded two;
Like the rose we have thorns,
and like the rose, we unfold.”
- Ji Aoi Isshi
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Lovely, thank you so much for posting this.
Pam - It struck me too and I wanted to pass it along. I’m glad you liked it.
