From the moment of our birth we are on our journey toward death and yes there is also everything that fills the between.

When I was a young child when every thing seemed alien and abundant, every thing was a wonder. Blossoming. From my mother’s womb passing through to the universal womb and who knows, one day passing to something else.

Now I am 45 years old and on a plane to Asturias, Spain to make plans of starting a retreat program to help people find or lose themselves and I can hear my self internally thanking God for this wonderful gift I am always presently experiencing.

I try live my life like I could be gone tomorrow. No regrets. This plane I am on could crash right now. I laugh nervously and defiantly. I do not want to die with regrets. I do not know when my time to go is but I do know that I will have to let go of every thing eventually. So why not live life now with this acknowledgement? Every moment is precious and while I am alive I want to be in celebration and humble sharing of this joy in the present moment where the time is always Now.

It sounds cliché to remind my self that time is all I have but my oh my, how many times has this acknowledgement shaken me out of stupur and uncertainty!? Not often but certainly at the right times and as time goes by, I am reminded by the reflection I see in the mirror. The greying hair. The wrinkles and the smile lines. Some of us try to cover up these reminders. We hide the scars, wear masks and costumes and play characters but my oh my the inevitable is also the best bullshit detector.

Blessed,

The Avatar Known As Tao Chi Kai 🙏