“Recognize that the very molecules that make up your body, the atoms that construct the molecules, are traceable to the crucibles that were once the centers of high mass stars that exploded their chemically rich guts into the galaxy, enriching pristine gas clouds with the chemistry of life. So that we are all connected to – Read More –
body temple
WHY ASK WHY?
Upon meeting a Zen master at a social event, a psychiatrist decided to ask him a question that had been on his mind. “Exactly how do you help people?” he asked. “I get them where they can’t ask any more questions,” the Master answered. -Zen story — I understand from my parents that I was – Read More –
SONGS OF MIRA
Living with that guy, how could you have not gone nuts; I bet he even lied, the coward. I know why God comes to this earth as a man, in hopes of redeeming that gender. God knows he owes us women — big time, for the way those brutes usually act. – Mira Mira – Read More –
FORGET THAT YOU ARE THERE
The ego is a monkey catapulting through the jungle: Totally fascinated with the realm of the senses, it swings from one desire to the next, one conflict to the next, one self-centered idea to the next. If you threaten it, it actually fears for its life. Let this monkey go. Let the senses go. – Read More –
ONE STEP AT A TIME
After a couple of weeks of intense travel, I reached a point where I was so drained that I if I even touched my hotel room bed, I would not wake up until the next morning..lol I have made a personal commitment to create daily posts on the site (it serves as my daily meditation, – Read More –
SACRED WORK
Is your practice sacred but your work profane? “Work”, to me, is just another word for your actions. Being in harmony (balance) means aligning our thoughts and actions with our positive spiritual practices. Many do not see “work” as part of spiritual practice, but I do. It just so happens that much of our time “working” – Read More –
FOUR VIRTUES, FIVE BLESSINGS
Those who want to know the truth of the universe should practice the four cardinal virtues. The first is reverence for all life; this manifests as unconditional love and respect for oneself and all other beings. The second is natural sincerity; this manifests as honesty, simplicity, and faithfulness. The third is gentleness; this manifests as kindness, – Read More –
PURE INSPIRATION
This short video is a beautiful example of excelling despite circumstances. Children like these super talented teens are the reason why I am such a supporter of organizations like schoolonwheels.org that provide support for homeless children. No excuses…just do it! :) Congratulations Chelesa Fearce! :)