June 18, 2013
breathe
June 16, 2013
A LESSON IN ATTACHMENT
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 –
June 15, 2013
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 –
June 5, 2013
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 –
May 27, 2013
FREE YOURSELF
“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 –
May 23, 2013
GIVE YOURSELF TO THE MOMENT
The Master gives himself up to whatever the moment brings. He knows that he is going to die, and he has nothing left to hold on to: no illusions in his mind, no resistances in his body. He doesn’t think about his actions; they flow from the core of his being. He holds nothing back – Read More –
May 22, 2013
FIND YOUR PATH
While outside today, I overheard two ladies discussing their fear of taking big risks. And later, I heard another discussion of whether one’s fate is the result of effort or destiny. The two discussions caused me to consider my beliefs. While I believe in universal forces outside of our control, I think our choices play – Read More –
May 21, 2013
CHANGE ROOMS IN YOUR MIND
Leave the familiar for a while. Let your senses and bodies stretch out Like a welcomed season Onto the meadow and shores and hills. Open up to the Roof. Make a new watermark on your excitement And love. Like a blooming night flower, Bestow your vital fragrance of happiness And giving Upon our intimate assembly. – Read More –