A ballad singer studied under a strict teacher who insisted that he rehearse day after day, month after month the same passage from the same song, without being permitted to go any further. Finally, overwhelmed by frustration and despair, the young man ran off to find another profession. One night, stopping at an inn, he – Read More –
Yanni (1954-present) is a Greek pianist, keyboardist, and world renowned composer and music producer. His songs are magical, but “The Rain Must Fall” (from his performance Live at the Acropolis) will always hold a special place in my heart because of the out-of-this-world solo violinist performance by Karen Briggs (goose bumps start at 4:07 mark!). I will always remember – Read More –
A friend of mine shared this photo today, and I was blown away! This woman is so beautiful to me! And it made me think about what makes a person beautiful… It is said that in nature, beauty is defined by symmetry. But when I see this picture, it’s more than just symmetry…there is a – Read More –
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was most known for her legendary beauty onscreen and wonderful humanitarian efforts (as a Global Ambassador for UNICEF) offscreen. But more than that, Audrey always seemed to exude joy to me! Growing up, I watched so many of her movies (thanks, Mom ;) and always appreciated her grace and charm. I considered her – Read More –
There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him. One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the – Read More –
“Do not think that you can attain total awareness and whole enlightenment without proper discipline and practice. This is egomania. Appropriate rituals channel your emotions and life energy toward the light. Without the discipline to practice them, you will tumble constantly into darkness.” – Lao-tzu Knowledge can never become wisdom without practice. Masters become masters – Read More –