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Footsteps in the sand
Quickly washed away;
The seashore mind.
Going to the beach means walking in fresh air, listening to the sound of waves, feeling the grit of sand beneath our feet. The narrow ribbon between land and ocean is a perfect place to understand the mind of wisdom. Just as there is a dynamic balance between sand and water, so too is there a dynamic balance between the quiescent and active sides of our minds. Just as the sand is constantly being washed, so too should we keep our minds free of lingering impressions.
We often let thoughts, regrets, and doubts from past activities carry over into the present. This leads us to conflict. Instead of allowing this to happen, we should act without leaving consequences. This requires great thoroughness. Such completeness is challenging, but to succeed is to live perfectly. By resolving the problems of each day to our utmost satisfaction, we attain the sublime purity of a beach constantly washed by waves.
resolution
365 Tao
Deng Ming-Dao
Daily Meditations
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alvin lee and larry nelson (click to mail to larry nelson) Title: "Touch Too" Date: September 19, 1998 Location: Venice Beach Start: 1430; building time: approx. 2.5 hours Height: 4 feet Base: 1.5 feet X 1.25 feet, monolithic tower Photography: approx 18 exp. color neg w/Alvin's Olympus IS100 SAND SCULPTURE
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