Sunday, February 25, 2001

Stretch !

Bodily stretching is vital, and a good clean place is needed - construct stages on which to workout and to relax. If an hour can be spared to stretch one's backbone it is an hour well spent. If more time probably mo bettah.

Mental exercise is even more important: not doing figures and cyphers but reaching out to new patterns and approaches. That is not easy - and it requires putting oneself into unfamiliar and stressful situations. This is not a call to enter dangerous situations, seek simply to gain exposure to those patterns or surroundings unfamiliar.

And what are the things that cause stress:

  • the unknown itself
  • physical injury or bodily harm
  • loneliness
  • social censure
Curiosity & Discovery are twin engines to personal development.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Wednesday, April 06, 1994

Ayear as a Poet

Howdi
  by Genki   元気

Faces on the TV
Figure on the Cross
Marketing a necktie
For showing to the boss.

Sleep comes very quickly
I spend much time away
I find myself, I'm sitting cocked
Just now is Judgement Day

This poem ain't got "deep meaning"
It shouldn't win a prize
First Testament to Life & Death
Reflections - What is Wise?

The family may be active
The children may be glum
We each approach a different world
the trite the bright the scum

I like the glare of sunlight
Interspaced with birds.
I like the sound of sitting still
Just breathing     without words...

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Oxford, England

Saturday, November 16, 1991

Here? Hear?

The eye ignores its socket
Eyeglasses on use become forgotten

Windows to the outside world
Are noticed when removed
And fresh air blasts in.

Double-glazing
Filters on life
Windows on awareness

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Oxford, England