Tag Archives: Travel

Carp and Stone

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

The Carp Stone (rigyoseki) at Kinkaku-ji appears to be swimming upstream against a pounding waterfall. I am told that this stone image symbolizes strength, courage, and the will to persevere even when struggling against adverse conditions. Creating circular ripples in … Continue reading →

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On Wings of Thought

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

In the middle of the night on a mental flight with no luggage or tickets, I’m traveling light on warm wings of thought flying to a distant land where sunlit flowers, beautiful ocean water and stretches of sand invite my wandering soul … Continue reading →

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