The Stonecutter Story

The story of the stonecutter originated as a Japanese folk tale.  It paints a picture of change and ourselves going through the evolutions of life…

“There was once a stonecutter who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life.

One day he passed a wealthy merchant’s house. Through the open gateway, he saw many fine possessions and important visitors. “How powerful that merchant must be!” thought the stonecutter. He became very envious and wished that he could be like the merchant.

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Centering Exercise

Before spending our day on a fulfilling weekend, there is an importance to center our wellbeing to align yourself.  This is related to our concerns, judgements, and overall functioning throughout our day.  Necessities like food and water, supplements our growth as a flower gets the nourishment from the water and dew of the earth and sun from the sky.  There is a reason for the daily needs to reconnect with life.

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Life Worth Living

There is an introspection that one may adventure in life.  It is to be a Living Philosophy.  Philo means love and sophy means wisdom.  Together it represents the love of wisdom.  Defining love comes from the roots of our being.  Wisdom is like knowledge, except with the touch to put our knowledge in practice within daily life.  This in turn is on the road of learning who we are.  Thus, the grand question reaches to the summit of “Who am I”.  Questions lead to describe existence, meaning, and the discovery of our very nature.

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