I thought I would introduce myself while my bread bakes in my oven. My, does it smell good! My name is Judy Roberts, but everyone calls me "Bindi", my...
My name is Bindi Roberts. A 24 tear old librarian living in Quakertown, PA. An American Taoist. I write short pieces about life in a small town, from a Taoist...
Hospital. Sick friend. Will soon die. Quiet and serene, waiting for the end. Next bed. Catholic Priest. Also sick. Says rosery and prays, asks God to spare...
Selwin and I visit the cemetery . Memorial Day. Flowers for each family grave. We stand quietly, honoring, remembering, our departed. Once they too were in a...
When I woke up today I saw my clothes scattered all over my room. Discarded in a fit of passion last night. Sense of proportion : God made the world, I made a...
Cafeteria. Many choices. I choose what suits my needs and taste. . . Spiritual food, Spiritual cafeteria. . Something from Buddhism, something from Zen,...
Knock at my door. Two young ladies. They have come to convert me to their religion., They come every night for two weeks. have had enough. Not interested. I...
Used paperback bookstore opened Saturday. Checked it out. Five books by my favorite author. Check out counter. " I'll take these please." " I can't let you buy...
*This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(tm) Pro* ... How many muskrats is a gallon of stew? Terri -- Metal Tiger Technologies 251...
Terri, Here is one recipe for muskrat Stew that I like. Bindi Title: Muskrat Stew Yield: 1 Serving Ingredients 1 Muskrat; cut into pieces Flour Salt; to...
My Cousin Jim was a remarkable man. Saw him once. Family reunion. I was 12.. He loved me. Called me "Honey." I was never close with Jaimie, Jim, Dan, or...
Modern America is a far different place than Ancient China. For Taoism to remain viable in our time, it must be adapted to modern conditions. The torch has...
Bindi Your " waiting " story email made me laugh out loud. Which is a good start for the morning. It certainly created a zest and made me realise what it was...
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... Ummm... I don't know if I agree with that. Tao cannot be harnessed, is not in just one place or another. Dao is everywhere and nowhere, everything and...
I have an idea that Lao Tzu planted the seed of Daoism in China. The soil
sustained the plant but would not allow it to bloom. A plant cutting arrived
in the...
HI, I have been enjoying your mini-poems. In what way are you an "American Taoist teacher"? I myself happen to be an upper school principal, grades 6-12. I...
Arthur, No certificate, no degree. Not Chinese this life. Was Chinese Taoist in former life.Part of traditional Taoist history. I share Taoism by means of my...
Art Museum. New exhibition. Man looking at a piece of modern art. Tells his wife " I don't understand this painting." Decide to help. " Consider a yam....
A Winter Afternoon Slipping and sliding home. Snow and ice everywhere. Snow shines with a pale blue glow. Pink streaks from frosting covered trees and hedges. ...
Bindi I read some of Walt Whitman's poems today. Unlike Walt, most of us have no idea how to live a poetic life. Poetry is not confined to literature; poetry...
Weekend Spiritual Retreat. attendees formed a circle. Chair placed in the middle of the circle. I was asked to sit in the chair. The idea was to break me down...
Applied_Taoism@yahoogroups.com wrote: quotes from BIndi and Steve at the end of my reply. ... ________Sorry, Bindi, got news for you mate. Daoism is alive and...
Debbie, There are exoteric and esoteric sides to Taoism.The Taoism I follow has no alters no rituals., no Immortals. I doubt not that country folk in China...
RE: Finding peace and connection Perhaps the first human to sense something greater than him or her self did so simply through a feeling. Others who tried to...
Dear Debbie: Haven't heard from you in a while, nice to read your thoughts again. Thank you for correcting me about Taoism in China. Recently I bought a...