Is there any place that mirrors change and impermanence more rapidly than the worldwide web? I’ve seen my share of blogs – even blossoming ones – bite the dust since I began blogging just seven months ago. Now, my new found blogging friends have been disappearing – one right after the other. It seems like… [Read more…]
November 15, 2010
I was a workaholic. So much so that I burned out my body and brain. In fact, I burned myself out by not being focused. I tried to do everything and that’s impossible. As you can imagine, I now highly value relaxation and rejuvenation. In fact, I spend several hours each day relaxing and caring… [Read more…]
November 12, 2010
Just love! Sounds easy, right? But it’s not always so. At least not for me. We have a lifetime of emotional habits to erode away to be able to be present in love all throughout the day. Nevertheless, take heart! We can change our habits. Practice does make perfect! So it helps to have a… [Read more…]
November 9, 2010
Be Love Now, The Path of the Heart by Ram Dass is a memoir, a guidebook to the spiritual path, and a celebration of the mystery, magic, and power of great spiritual teachers. These three threads intertwine throughout this loving and expansive work. This is Ram Dass’ third book in a spiritual trilogy beginning with… [Read more…]
November 8, 2010
This is a guest post by Bernie Schreck from In the Footsteps of the Buddha In this busy day and age, more and more people are turning to meditation and discovering the countless benefits it brings. Meditation is a wonderful way to improve physical health, reduce stress, enhance your relationships, and bring more peace, happiness,… [Read more…]
November 6, 2010
The World We Have is a startling and potent book. With no holds barred, Thich Nhat Hanh and Alan Weisman paint a precise and disturbing picture of the perils we face as a species. They are not afraid to tell the truth: complete destruction of the planet is a likely outcome if we continue blindly… [Read more…]
November 5, 2010
The perfect doctor may be elusive indeed! What qualities do you wish for in a doctor? This is an excellent question from Sick Momma. Having clear and specific expectations of a doctor will put you in the driver’s seat. It’s far better to sort this out early – far before you ever become sick. I’ve… [Read more…]
November 2, 2010
Are you ready for a mind-bending exercise in perception? Turn your brain onto high for the next few moments as we explore the nature of reality. This is why: according to the Dalai Lama, the way we perceive the world has a tremendous impact on our behavior. If we misperceive the nature of reality, we… [Read more…]
November 1, 2010
Evita Ochel from Evolving Beings kindly asked me to share a glimpse of my spiritual journey as her blog’s Evolving Being in Action for November. If you are curious about walking the spiritual path and the positive changes it can bring into your life, I invite you to meet me at Evolving Beings this month.… [Read more…]
October 30, 2010
How can science inform our view of the world and spark our practice of compassion? One fundamental flaw in the way we live is our day-to-day view of phenomena and reality as permanent, independent, and singular. In this frozen view of reality, we are often preoccupied with self and blind to the impact of our… [Read more…]
October 28, 2010
Coping with a chronic condition like asthma can really dampen your spirit. You might feel stuck or think it’s impossible to get better. So you might not even try. While, some conditions may be irreversible, many conditions can be improved through self-healing solutions. Oftentimes, people are not even aware of all the resources available to… [Read more…]
October 26, 2010
With the exception of natural disasters, whatever global problems we face – the environmental crisis, war, poverty, child slavery, drug abuse, drug trafficking, and so on – are all man-made problems. Therefore, they can be overcome. The same applies to the feelings of unhappiness, anxiety, discontent, frustration, uncertainty, and depression that plague the modern world… [Read more…]
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