Blossoms and flowers are resilient. They stand out in the wind, in the rain, in the snow, in sunshine – day and night – unperturbed, undiminished. They are resilient because they are flexible and fragrant, pliable and pleasant, … Continue reading
Over the past thirty years I have spent most winters in Bali. Usually when the cooler weather hits the tropics beckon. Never really felt comfortable in a steamer although I can appreciate the benefits. It’s just that stepping into the … Continue reading
He had a vivid dream in which he was a butterfly fluttering from flower to flower. During the dream he was utterly convinced he was a butterfly. When he woke, he said to himself, “Am I Zhuang Zi dreaming I … Continue reading
A teacher once said that if the Earth were deprived of flowers half of its vitality would disappear. In the East the ancients believed that the sweetest flowers grew by the temples. When I was a young boy I watched … Continue reading