Recently, “my” bicycle was stolen while locked in the garage. In theory the lessons of attachment and giving are easy…but when faced with a pricey loss, we are tested. (After all, talk is cheap!) So, when faced with this situation, my immediate feeling was being BUMMED! The bike was a gift from my sister and I – Read More –
“Happy is the (wo)man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all.” -Ovid On the occasion of my birthday (smiles), I just wanted to share this message with you in hopes that you will free yourself and break the chains in your mind that – Read More –
The more I live, the less I believe in coincidence. The universe really knows better than we do. You could have received a speeding ticket to keep you from an accident or lost your job to allow you to be free for your divine purpose or had a relationship not work out to allow you – Read More –
The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real, the most brilliant. — Salvador Dali Photo source: Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory (1931). For an interesting discussion on the piece, click here. Spanish artist Salvador Dalí (1904 – Read More –
I think it’s much easier to keep one’s peace in nature (on a tranquil mountain or a beautiful sun-soaked beach) than within the chaos of city life. However, true peace remains no matter where you are. This reminds me very much of a poem I memorized in the 12th grade (many years ago!) for an – Read More –
When The violin Can forgive the past It starts singing. When the violin can stop worrying About the future You will become Such a drunk laughing nuisance That God will then lean down And start combing you into His Hair. When the violin can forgive Every wound caused by Others The – Read More –
Another favorite Japanese ukiyo-e artist of mine is Utagawa Hiroshige (1787-1858). Hiroshige is considered to be one of the last great ukiyo-e masters. The print above of the Awa Whirlpool (from the “Famous Views of 60-odd Provinces” collection) is a masterpiece of color using the ukiyo-e woodblock print technique. Whirlpools have long represented portals to other – Read More –
“Truly, I say to you, whosoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Luke 18:17 We spend so much time in our lives obtaining knowledge, while simultaneously losing our childlike innocence and joy. To me, being “born again” means to return to a childlike state after attaining adult-like intelligence. It – Read More –
