Cybele

I agree with Taomeow - homeopathy is only really effective when one is treated by a classical homeopath. And, in my experience, a single-remedy classical homeopath. Taking 'homeopathic blends' allopathically is not the most effective approach. It's about a person's vital force. not necessarily about symptoms. I would add Hahnemann Labs to the list of quality remedy producers.

Would you be willing to elaborate on some of your experiences when you did not use extreme caution? What we should look out for?

Also HIGHLY recommend having dried elderberries around. As soon as you suspect something is taking hold, simmer for 20 min a couple of tablespoons of them in a quart or so of water with a couple of inches of sliced fresh ginger root and a few cloves. Drink a half a cup of that every hour or so until it's gone. You could even just make a batch occasionally for a boost. I second Cheya's well wishes!

For sure! We're lucky enough to live in a 3-season gardening zone in NC, and we've had kale out of the garden all winter this year because it's been oddly mild. Right now sugar snaps are sprouting, leeks and garlic are fattening up, and we've got starts going for lettuces, peppers, tomatoes and basil. Soon we'll direct sow beets, daikon and edamame, as well as different perennials that we're experimenting with to attract beneficial insects. Bummer about the coffee ground supply! We've taken to top dressing blueberries and azaleas with the grounds - they seem to really like it. Roses too. Our experience with brussels' is that row cover is necessary because of cabbage moths. Maybe not an issue where you are, but keep your eye out - they will feast on the tender goodness if they're in the neighborhood. Nothing beats the taste of home made brussels though! Worth the effort. Thanks for the thread - fun to be anticipating the bounty...

We start them from seed, around 60 days to flower. You could probably grow it indoors in a sunny window.

We grow it here in western NC with no problems - it actually seems to grow itself and spreads easily. A favorite of bees, too. Nice always having fresh and dried tulsi around...

I love chapter 20 in all its myriad translations, including and especially yours, flowing hands: 20 Give up learning, put an end to your troubles. Remain and dwell in simplicity. I am contented, for I dwell in the infinite; the Dao is full when it is present in the heart. Others enjoy the feast, but I am alone and wandering, drifting with the wind. Open and yielding like a new born babe. Innocent and simple, for I am nourished by the Great Mother of all thing,, Others have more than what they need, but I alone have nothing. I seem foolish and confused, but I alone am aware and alert. Other Men seem sharp and clever, For my simplicity and innocence appears dull and stupid to such Men. I drift like the waves of the sea and follow the flow. Everyone seems busy, but I alone am without desire and uncluttered. I am different, for I am nourished by the great Dao. It speaks to both where I am - clueless, and where I aspire to be - okay with that and simply surrendering to the flow of the all that is.

Hi rideforever - I'm wondering if you can explain a little more how this relates to TTC Chapter 16? Thanks

Would anyone be willing to elaborate some on the idea of constancy in the Feng/English version? What do you take that to mean or be saying?

Here's a beautiful piece done by some folks I study percussion with. They're playing a chromatic set of saraz handpans:

I don't seem to see that in any of the translations...

So... Why are there any other chapters in this text? Thanks Jeff and Flowing Hands for making this more accessible and even more profound.

I've been hanging out with 6 different versions of chapter 20 recently: 20 Leave off fine learning! End the nuisance Of saying yes to this and perhaps to that, Distinctions with how little difference! Categorical this, categorical that, What slightest use are they! If one man leads, another must follow, How silly that is and how false! Yet conventional men lead an easy life With all their days feast days, A constant spring visit to the Tall Tower, While I am a simpleton, a do-nothing, Not big enough yet to raise a hand, Not grown enough to smile, A homeless, worthless waif. Men of the world have a surplus of goods, While I am left out, owning nothing. What a booby I must be Not to know my way round, What a fool! The average man is so crisp and so confident That I ought to be miserable Going on and on like the sea, Drifting nowhere. All these people are making their mark in the world, While I, pig-headed, awkward, Different from the rest, Am only a glorious infant still nursing at the breast. Just keepin' it light... This is from Brynner's translation.

From the tail it looks like a Cooper's Hawk...

Was not crowded and we snuck around the traffic issues - really could not have been better! Would love to hear about your experience, was pretty powerful for me, too. Then the rooster crowed...