A member of our Lotus group, Bill Douglass, directed my attention to the wonderful magazine, Parabola. The print edition is published quarterly and here's how they describe their mission:
"Four times a year, we explore one of the timeless themes of human existence, drawing on wisdom from the world’s traditions, ways, and art. At Parabola, we further understanding, peace, and tolerance one reader at a time."I signed up for the weekly email version and find enough in each issue to support my practice that I often pass along tidbits. Here are a few from this week's email on "True Beauty":
"Our hands imbibe like roots, so I place them on what is beautiful in this world. I fold them in prayer, and they draw from the heavens light."—St. Francis of Assisi
This wonderful quote seems to confirm that chi is everywhere and, no matter what you call it, it is here for us for all time. And this from dear old Lao Tsu:
How can the divine Oneness be seen?
In beautiful forms, breathtaking wonders,
awe-inspiring miracles?
The Tao is not obliged to present itself
in this way.
If you are willing to be lived by it, you will
see it everywhere, even in the most
ordinary things
If you are willing to be lived by it... to let it draw you into its embrace, to lead you into more perfect forms. As Bill would say, "Indeed".
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