Poetry and science
Are not so different after all
Both taking something large
And exploring just a part
Looking for the beauty
The simplicity
And the elegance
Looking for the rhythms
Rhymes and reasons
Publishing
Taking In
Today was honey in my mouth
Poured by the gifting hand of God
Sweet perfection revealed
In every infinite moment
Waves of action
So precisely timed
Crashing into my shores
And shattering stones of resistance
Into tiny grains of sand
You win
I surrender
Light Seasons
I realize
How silly it is
To be insanely jealous
Of the people on whom the sun is shining
When the earth has moved me to its dark, quiet side, for a while
Or when a series of mostly impenetrable clouds keeps blocking the glow
So I throw off my clothes, close my eyes, and give a huge smile
Grateful
Relieved
Overjoyed
When you light my skin again
Security
There you go again
Drinking your red bull
And giving me wings
Been There…"Things Fall Apart"
It’s Simple, Really
The sands are strewn across the universe
In as many stars
I can only see a few hundred
From my front porch
But they make me gasp in the wonder
Of my own little consciousness
In this naked pink body
On this tiny planet
In a huge sea of worlds
How much other life is awakening
Upon the fuel of their spheres?
Trillions of fiery globes burning green
and blue and teeming with anything
that has a chance of survival
We are called only to glory in each other’s abilities
And bear a trembling witness to the awesome burgeoning of life all around us
All else is a human complication.
Race Appreciation
There are certain races that should not interbreed. For example, Incan Peruvians. You are so majestic and cool-looking! Don't breed with us! Black & White or Asian mixes, beautiful babies, okay, go ahead! Then again, who knows what we will see in 50 years with a continued melting pot…
Breakthrough
Pain is an illusion
These bodies come and go
Cells die and turn to dust
The pain is in your brain
Hurt is a story
That usually isn’t true
Stop lying to yourself,
God has such wondrous plans for you
When you are sad
Listen to the narrative that plays inside your head
You can bullshit yourself
Cause fear is built into us all
Though no one else would buy your stories
You would buy them and embellish
Replay them and relive them
Make yourself sick with every sentence
Start to be your own best friend
Listen critically to your thoughts
Examine them for truth and love
So things will go more well for you
Journaling
So I'm really enjoying learning Chinese! It's been an average of about 1 hour every other day so far this week. I'm even recognizing/reading some characters now which is quite thrilling!
With my post-New-Years illness comes less motivation to do my yoga and crossfit. However I found running/walking with the dog today to be beneficial to clearing up my sinuses a bit. Glad I did it.
My circles keep expanding and intersecting. Tonight at our party met another Stanford hammer thrower who knows the hammer thrower I've been training with! And got an invite to check out the local rowing club which seems like a cool opportunity to build some rhomboids for a couple days…
Got a great insight tonight about my last relationship and business being symptomatic of me not fully stepping out into the world. Sad and ironic considering I've been quite independent and brave leaving very small towns for larger and larger ponds, but I guess it makes sense that I used my bf as an anchor of sorts, and my business as a shield of sorts. With all that gone it will be up to me to find my inner sense of grounding while allowing myself to fully step into myself and my city.
To a new year and a newer, improved me!
More Thoughts on Parenting
I do think American parents ought to be spending more time demanding more from their children. It has gotten difficult in 2-income households. Lots of excuses…
“What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you’re good at it. To get good at anything you have to work, and children on their own never want to work, which is why it is crucial to override their preferences.”
“Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything. The reason for this is a little unclear, but it’s probably a combination of Confucian filial piety and the fact that the parents have sacrificed and done so much for their children. (And it’s true that Chinese mothers get in the trenches, putting in long grueling hours personally tutoring, training, interrogating and spying on their kids.”
“Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.”
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