Dubie’s Blog
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Thought of the Day February 23, 2026
Dubie's Thought of the Day:
I love a good snow storm. Watching the wind bend the bare trees as the flakes pile up with a sense of inevitably; unconcerned that we may have “important" things to do.
Being confronted directly by forces so much greater than my small influence over the world is freeing.
I think my intention for today is humility, to just enjoy the storm without thinking it should be any other way.
Thought of the Day February 22, 2026
Dubie’s Thought of the Day:
”Snow Day”
Everyone is waiting,
anticipating the snow
cuddled up with their favorite beings
in the coziest places they can find.
The delicious build up of grey clouds;
the heaviness of the air as it prepares itself to support the snow.
Then it comes.
The shush of the flakes falling through the cold stillness
telling us that our projects are going nowhere today,
hinting that it is a far better idea to rest in the gift of quiet.
The soft deluge asserts itself as my only concern for today
And I can claim no desire to disagree.
So, tongue out
head back
I stare up into the gentle spiral of falling flakes.
Snowy front yard.
Thought of the Day February 21, 2026
Dubie's Thought of the Day:
I could be wrong, but i don't think my friend Farley spends much time worried about what it means to be a dog…
He lives a luxurious life.
My friend Farley.
Thought of the Day February 20, 2026
Dubie's Thought of the Day:
When we allow ourselves to view the world through unfamiliar perspectives we chip away at the walls of our ego which over time allows us to see our surroundings more clearly.
This is the great tunneling out.
Freeing ourselves from the conditioned knowledge and stories that obstruct our view.
Snuggly pups in the morning light.
Thought of the Day February 19, 2026
Dubie's Thought of the Day:
Our current system is good at creating and satisfying wants. Draining resources chasing the always multiplying whims of an ever decreasing few.
The next step is to transform the way of life that gave us the ability to create whatever we can imagine into an adaptive system that is good at identifying and satisfying needs.
Leveraging shared resources and imagination for shared purposes.
The orchids at the botanical gardens.
Thought of the Day February 18, 2026
Dubie's Thought of the Day:
I like to start each day by declaring an intention. Not a goal, like do the dishes, but more of a character for the day; a value to prioritize when making decisions.
Happiness, focus, kindness, fearlessness, joy…
Some intentions are easier than others, but all of them teach me about my habits and perspectives; presenting an opportunity to keep, discard, or update them.
Dubie grinning because he knows we’re all in on the joke….
Thought of the Day February 17, 2026
Destruction clears the way for growth. Don't mourn the loss of failed systems and institutions; this is our opportunity to build something better.
Dawn breaks every day.
Welcome to the year of the Fire Horse!
Thought of the Day February 16, 2026
Mindfulness affords us the opportunity to forego both the world of our fears and the world of our wants in favor of the moment that is.
The Windy Monastery
A guest post from my friend Mac…
This month saw my return to Blue Cliff Monastery in the Catskill Mountains on a cold and blustery weekend. Despite the -4℉ temperature coupled with a 30 mph winds coming off the mountains, the experience was warm and cozy in a way that our visit in August struggled to match. I’m sure it was a function of knowing what to expect going in and being more confident with an additional six months of practice under my belt. Between meditation in the great hall which blew up like a balloon with each gust of gail force wind there were cups of tea with new friends and amazing discussions about the power of love and compassion to change the world. It was another transformative experience that I’m sure I’ll be digging into for months, including a new found appreciation for chanting.
Upon returning home with a deep sense of peace I wrote a poem about my time in meditation at the aptly dubbed “Windy Monastery”.
The Windy Monastery
The great hall breathes with us as we sit in meditation
timbers expand
creaking to accommodate the rush of the wind until
the weightless pause at the height
lasting just for a moment
then the long slow out breath
the scent of incense eddies in the stillness
at home in the quiet
as the diligent practice of ladybugs continued to
explore depths only they can know
breathing in
creak
breathing out
creak
this moment
with the winter wind hurtling down the ridgeline outside
this moment
suspended between breaths
this moment
the great hall rests.
Thought of the Day February 13, 2026
Tumbling into the sun’s glow.
Nothing to worry about here... Just a new haiku.
Thought of the day February 12, 2026
Even the smallest light pierces the dark.
Let go and evolve...
Thought of the Day February 11, 2026
Solve the puzzles in front of you and let the future take care of itself.
