Thought of the Day July 27, 2026

Doe & Fawn

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Look around yourself
Putting down the eyes of fear
Happiness is here

Thought of the Day July 26, 2026

Wildfire Sun

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Too many cookies
The realm of consequences
Arising from want

Thought of the Day July 25, 2026

A blossom from thorns

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Uprooted and free
We choose our obligations
Suffer skillfully

Thought of the Day July 24, 2026

A pink lotus blossom

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

The bell is sounding
Guiding us home to stillness
Not a step required

Returning After an ABSENCE

The next chapter in the Community of Durable Happiness series in which the narrator arrives at the retreat and Professor Prittipause is deeply annoyed.

Thought of the Day July 23, 2026

Dawn at Blue Cliff

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Ripples in the pond
Distorting the reflection
Only passing through

Thought of the Day July 22, 2026

Steps along the path.

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

At the start of the
journey, the way is hidden
by the path itself.

Thought of the Day July 21, 2026

A willow pondering its reflection

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Swift water flowing
From the top of the mountain
Solid, stone remains

Thought of the Day July 13, 2026

Messages Left By Strangers.

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Harbinger of death,
Purveyor of snuggles; Fawkes
Freely comes and goes.

Thought of the Day July 12, 2026

A shady path on a summer day.

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Always departing,
Always arriving; each step
A destination.

Thought of the Day July 11, 2026

Ancient Stones; Mad River

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

We are all inherently free. While causation determines the outcomes, our intentions and actions are bound by no law but our own.

Thought of the Day July 10, 2026

A young turtle making its way across the tee box.

Dubie’s Thought of the Day:

Seeing life as a race makes the fundamental error of believing we are all attempting to get to the same place along the same path. With no shared destination there is no shared path and therefore no race to be run.

Thought of the Day July 9, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

The best parts of most vacations are hidden right behind and unexpected change of plans. Occasionally you find yourself paying golf at the Top of the World.

10th Green at the Top of the World…

Let’s Meet the narrator

Thought of the Day July 8, 2026

Dubie's Thought of the Day:

Traveling is fun

Home is where the puppies are

Happiness abounds

The gate is open