December 30, 2014 (I was 70)
What is the meaning of Cold Mountain
It is the high land under all light
the gold land beneath the sun
the silver land beneath moon and stars
It is your name when you are there
It is your attitude when you are not
The way to Cold Mountain is brief but steep
from there the road is downhill to everywhere
It begins with attention to the breath
the odor of the air always there
the scents that come and go upon it
the sound of currents flowing in and out
the feel of expansion and contraction
the sensation of its temperature and force
the aromas that entice the tastes
and shiver the skin
Dilate the pupils to let colors in
awaken the awareness of being
within the swirling gasses
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