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The traits of the solitary bird are five: first, it seeks the highest place; second, it withstands no company; third, it holds its beak in the air; fourth, it has no definite color; fifth, it sings sweetly. These traits must be possessed by the contemplative soul. It must rise above passing things, paying no more heed to them than if they did not exist. It must likewise be so fond of silence and solitude that it does not tolerate the company of another creature. It must hold its beak in the air of the Holy Spirit, responding to his inspirations, that by so doing it may become worthy of his company. It must have no definite color, desiring to do nothing definite other than the will of God. It must sing sweetly in the contemplation and love of its Bridegroom. --St. John of the Cross, Sayings of Light and Love

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Buddha, Seraphim of Sarov, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila

My Blog

a little update a little late

wow it's been such a long time since i posted on this thing. i usually just use myspace and facebook to keep up with what my friends are doing and not for posting what i am doing...but i have time rig...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:56:00 GMT

Glitter Crisis Stiletto Action

there is a mary here in india: name is (maybe i shouldn't write his name) and he's 20. he is so flamming it makes me, in the words of the nun i live close to, 'look like a slightly effeminat...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17:00 GMT

beaten one too many times

i am not cut out to be a translator. i just can't study anymore and language isn't my thing.the permit for my monastery is impossible to get. but wouldn't want to live there anyways because i'd end up...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:29:00 GMT

Rewind Cigars

Why do I have the feeling that all these protests in Tibet and India are going to lessen my chances of getting my permit in New Delhi to live in my ’Tibetan’ monastery? Great.....just grea...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:50:00 GMT

Silence and Contemplation

Only in silence does hearing begin. The ear is freed and no longer merely instrumental in communication in code. Relieved of its usual function, it begins to search and research.--Philip Groening, pro...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:59:00 GMT

Domser’s story and my gift to myself

It was a gloomy overcast day when Domser decided that he would go out for a walk to cheer him up. While strolling down the street he saw many of his neighbors and waved to them making him feel a littl...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:16:00 GMT

a dream i should’ve kept to myself (yes but no)

I woke up this morning thinking I just had the craziest dream and I got to share it with someone. I was surprised to see that my mother was already awake and eating her breakfast so I thought 'well, s...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:03:00 GMT

rain that washes the filth of ego

Putting on my robes before the sun comes up i have time to reflect in the silence about what my life is now and what it means to have taken these vows. It is just days before my one year anniversary o...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:31:00 GMT

floaters

It is far better to eliminate your doubts and misconceptionsby relying on the instructions of your own qualified teacher,than to recieve many different teachings and never take them anyfurther." ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Back in Hawaii with Tears of Laughter

Scene: Work, going to do a photo shoot for a new product that looks suspiciously phallic with a smiley face on top and bristles Jeff (who works for the magazine): What is that? Guy (who represents the...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:44:00 GMT