Since starting my morning with a bike ride, I’ve been thinking of circles. I believe that life is simply made up of lines and circles. Of the two, circles represent motion and change. Like the karmic wheel, things always come back. In that fashion, today I had a joyous reunion with a college sister-friend…and then – Read More –
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 –
Although children have limited experience, their appetite and passion for life are boundless. Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a small child. Picture how your world would look from this perspective. Experience a sense of wonder at everything you see around you. Returning to your current self, see if you can fuse this freshness – Read More –
One of the main causes of our suffering is the seed of anger inside of us. It’s not healthy to keep your anger inside for long (never for more than a day). Accept your anger because you know, you understand, that you can take care of it; You can transform it into positive energy. Remember, – Read More –
Perhaps it is the scientist in me, but recently I have conducted a few (human) reactivity experiments. They are rather simple…I say something mildly controversial that I know the person may not like and just observe how they react. The different levels of response are amazing! The three broad categories of response I’ve found are: – Read More –
The Mulla nearly fell into a pool of water. A man whom he knew slightly was nearby and saved him in the nick of time. Every time they met in the future, the man reminded Nasrudin about how he had saved him from getting wet. When this had happened several times Nasrudin took him to – Read More –
“Worry is a story that we create inside that is then used to create fear… So don’t worry, the story you create may never happen.” -Sister Shivani I was just introduced to Sister Shivani today (thanks Auntie!). This is a wonderful video about the futility of worrying…it just depletes your energy. It is much better – Read More –
I Have Learned So much from God That I can no longer Call Myself A Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, A Buddhist, a Jew. The Truth has shared so much of Itself With me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul. Love has Befriended Hafiz – Read More –
Normally, I allow the Zen or Sufi stories I post to stand alone without commentary. However, I feel the previous Zen story (A Game of Chess) carries with it many important lessons beyond just compassion and concentration. The less obvious lesson that I would like to point out stems from the master’s comment to the – Read More –