The highest good is like water. Water gives life to the 10,000 things and does not strive. It flows in places men reject and so is like the Dao. Dao De Jing, chapter 8. Translated by Jane English Water gives life. It is the fundamental element. It is integral to climate change – higher temperatures […]

I like the coconut coir mats they put down on mountain paths. They are biodegradable, have good color, make for cushiony steps, and last very well. As I recall, hiking in Korean mountains is a stroll in the garden, not an adventure. Putting down coconut coir mats is part of a process – to preserve the 80 […]