haunting

Sunday, 19 October 2008, 23:18 | Category : poetry
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“a house is never still in darkness to those who listen intently” ~ J.M. Barrie pacing the floor old boards creaking under my shifting weight these walls harbor no ghosts no restless spirits with tasks undone the only soul haunting this house tonight is mine echoes of memories like the afterimage of a photograph play [...]

on kung fu and chi

Friday, 17 October 2008, 20:59 | Category : personal growth
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one of my tai chi classmates gave me a copy of 8 Pieces of Brocade recently. in the book, both the terms ch’i (qi) and kung fu (gongfu) are defined. both of these terms have become very important in my life recently. kung fu is not what you think it is. yes, it is a [...]

silence IS golden

Thursday, 9 October 2008, 11:53 | Category : personal growth
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there is definitely something to be said for silence. my silence here has allowed my hands and arms to heal, my brain to quiet itself (at least a bit), and my craving of silence to grow. i’ve had a few ideas for posts over the past weeks. instead of immediately trying to get them out [...]