Lesser Fullness

May 21 is Lesser Fullness or Grain Buds, the eighth Chinese solar term according to the ancient Chinese calendar. During this term, winter wheat is becoming full but yet to ripen completely, so it is called lesser fullness. In this celebration, we cherish the portion that is full, while embracing the portion yet to be…

May 22, 2026

Shadow

Finishing my morning meditation, opened my eyes, saw my own shadow and suddenly touched by my shadow next to the tree leaves’ shadow, like a painting. I’m not superior to the tree, we are both part of the cosmic play into being, grounded on earth, receiving the same morning sun, reflecting our shadows onto the…

May 22, 2026

Sunset at Neighborhood

Coming to close the window, caught a fire-blowing sunset. Neighbor’s trees were glowing into an artsy sketch, lit up by the setting sun, a flowing lava. A goose flew into my picture as well at the perfect corner, even the street lamp was emanating a longing sentiment. Nature is so generous, granting such a heavenly…

May 20, 2026

A Way To Happiness

“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson See all the giggles and dimples scattered and hidden in the mountains, no wonder It’s a way to happiness.

May 20, 2026

On our hiking in the mountain, it’s a new trail, not sure where it will lead. Suddenly there’s green canopy, with sun trying to penetrate, sunlight is washing down the trail ahead, making it welcoming and inviting. The sound is also dramatic, the wind is blowing hard enough to shake and clap all the leaves…

May 19, 2026

A Moment Like This

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir. On our late afternoon outing, after the park had quieted down, rounding a corner of the road there were a pair of fawns side by side on the road, staring at us. Their spots still so distinctive, and obviously they are…

May 17, 2026

Life is a Beautiful Thing

“All things seem possible in May.” Edwin Way Teale Flowers are blooming in all directions in every corner of spring; radishes are sprouting out of the dirt, pushing up towards their new sky; a Grosbeak is hovering over the violet lupine carpet, spreading out its vibrant wings like an eye on the meadow. Life is…

May 16, 2026

Whisper of Spring

The whisper of spring echoes between the tall grass and the low branches of an oak tree, and paints the vibrant lupine in the shade of the warm sun. Dreams leak out of the dreamer, time escapes from the timer. When wind softens the sunbeam, every angle becomes a portal, leading beyond time. A moment…

May 14, 2026

Sweet Peas

Rising sun hitting on sweet peas, light up the purple petals and fine hairs glowing against the morning sun. There’s something tender but resilient, called life; there’s something fresh but ancient, called nature. Start all over again, juice up, pump up, Good morning, world!

May 13, 2026

Life Glitters

In my night stroll, an Oleander is blooming red hot at night, like a glowing light in the dark. The Grapevine’s shadow is dancing in rhythm with the light breeze. Nature doesn’t sleep, life glitters where you shine the light.

May 12, 2026

Wistful Wind

My Journey