Observing ourselves

Character is forged in the fires of adversity. In his most famous public address, the unequivocal Jesus told us to “rejoice” when things fall apart. I know. Who does that?

Mountain man

The man is a mountain who cannot be provoked.

Nothing to protect, no one to fear

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peacemakers are vulnerable, open, as Jesus was and beauty is. Children of God have no illusions. And, emphatically, no fear.

Dao

Littleness and less—this is the way.