Yesterday I gave four hours of my time to a local kitchen that serves the needy and homeless. During that time, I found myself standing at a counter, de-boning pieces of previously-cooked chicken (these kitchens know that NO FOOD SHOULD GO TO WASTE), preparing enormous cuts of donated corned beef, and…
I was listening to the Beastie Boys today, pondering the life of Adam Yauch. He was a Catholic/Jew, turned Tibetan Buddhist. I have his Rolling Stone magazine cover framed on my wall just above the famous Gandhi quote about being the change you wish to see in the world. Today’s…
This is my meditation today as I ponder the idea of forgiveness and forgiving. I realize that forgiving yourself is a good start. Forgive yourself all transgressions knowing they are forgiven. Forgive yourself for those things that always make you feel “woulda, coulda, shoulda” and just recognize your life as…
We’re all born with the spirit gene. No matter who you are. Your philosophical and religious beliefs, geography, social status and skin color are of no concern. Even atheists have it. Every person ever born has it because the spirit gene is simply the ability for kindness and respect. Whether…
What is something worth if it’s not being used for, or serving its, purpose? It is useless and worthless as it takes up space in your life. When your life is full of useless things, you have little room to bring in something new and useful. But you must think…
Simple thought for the day: Give with love, and you will never go wrong. My close friend, and illustrator buddy, gave up an incredible amount of her luscious hair to Locks of Love yesterday, inspiring today’s Meditation Meme. With only a bit of trepidation, she gave with love, and came…
In case you didn’t already know about this internet “phenomenon”, here is the definition of meme (pronounced like the word cream): MEME /mēm/ Noun An element of a culture or behavior that may be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, esp. imitation. An image, video, etc. that…
Newton’s cradle: a number of balls reacting to the energy being sent to them from the first ball in line. You see these clacking (relaxing?) sets on the desks of many an executive. In a moment of boredom – or the need to move some energy in the room –…
One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” – Anthony Robbins There is a reason that Tony Robbins is a familiar…
