For the time beingWords scatterAre they fallen leaves?

The past is weird. I mean, does it really exist ? It feels like it exists, but where is it ? And if it did exists, but doesn’t now, then where did it go ?

An unfinished book. left unattended, turns feral, and she would need all her focus, will and ruthless determination to tame it again.

Zazen is better than a home. Zazen is a home that you can't ever lose.

In my heart, I am American, and I believe I have a free will and can take charge of my own destiny.

By changing our history and our memory, they try to erase all our shame.

We're by-products of the mid-twentieth century", Oliver said. "Who isn't?

Patience was part of his nature, and he accepted his lot as a short-lived mammal, scurrying in and out amid the roots of the giants.

True freedom comes from being unknown.

There's so much to write. Where should I start?I texted my old Jiko this question, and she wrote me back this:'You should start where you are

As I bathe myselfI pray with all beingsthat we can purify body and mindand clean ourselves inside and out.

She was a handsome woman of forty-five and would remain so for many years.

When I reflect on how things have changed, I can't help but laugh.

Once again, as a flawed evaluator of dictators and failed strategist who has permitted Russia back in as a major player in the Middle East, is Hillary Clinton guilty or not guilty?

Perfect food is born of perfect order.

The sentiment of fear is nearly allied to that of hatred.

The one perfectly divine thing, the one glimpse of God's paradise given on earth, is to fight a losing battle - and not lose it.

When we reach the outer limit of what Scripture says, it is time to stop arguing and start worshipping.

This is faith: a renouncing of everything we are apt to call our own and relying wholly upon the blood, righteousness and intercession of Jesus.

The Victorians needed parody. Without it their literature would have been a rank and weedy growth, over-watered with tears.

Being sociable is a sacrifice, as I see it. I really don't like to be, but it is necessary and worth it.