You need a very special book to accommodate a title like the one above. Luckily, we have one that has survived the test of time and even Chinese Emperor’s tendencies to burn books to establish their own doctrine and tenets.
It is sometimes known as the book of nature or farmer’s almanac, but is more commonly referred to as the Tong Shu or Tong Sing. This latter name translates as “everybody wins” and regardless of whether you believe in it or not, was read by everyone, from Emperors to farmers and peasants. It has been published annually, reputedly for the past 18oo years at least.
Today its calendar tells us it is a Metal Horse day, hence the reference to grey, the colour associated with the metal element, whilst a mare is of course, a female horse. Every day it tells us the “winning” activities to be involved in and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that today is a good day to see an acupuncturist or go hunting, presumably as a result of the treatment providing increased vitality.
Vitality is the essence of today’s title as “The Old Grey Mare Ain’t What She Used To Be” is an old folk song, based upon the extraordinary performance of a horse named “Lady Suffolk”, the first horse to run a mile in less than two and a half minutes. It occurred on 4 July 1843 at the Beacon Course racetrack in Hoboken, New Jersey, when she was more than ten years old.
Hmm, something to contemplate upon, as meditation is another good activity for today.
We will return tomorrow on a Metal Sheep day, so until then enjoy NOW!
Finn & Slim Shooey
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