Or so says my monkey mind. I agree with her this time actually, the world does not need another self-help book. However it also does not "need" another skyscraper, or painting, or novel, or mass murderer, deadly winter storm or weed in my garden. Nonetheless all of those are being created as I … [Read more...]
The Power of Parallel Universes
You can live in the midst of all kine stuff and not be a part of it. Sit with that for a moment and feel the power of that concept. Noodle on all the things you are safe to ignore. I was listening to NPR Morning Edition this morning. The story on crime stats revealed that this is not a city … [Read more...]
Living Happier with Less Pressure
If consciousness means anything, it means learning how to interact with the pressure that comes along with being human. Using it to my advantage, not just letting it build out of control because I am wired in to old ideas about how Life Should Be. I swim in our Endless Pool daily, thinking about … [Read more...]
The Power in Choice, the Power in Effort – 11
In my case, walking behind the smoker, the faster I realize "none of this matters," my power awakens and my mind begins to look for alternatives and my emotions get out of the pity pot and my body can take action, or not. It is all my choice at that point. And if I am not happy, then it is my … [Read more...]
Discrepancies in Our Dogma – 10
In my immaturity, I believed that Bali was better than the USA. I had a very profound experience here on my first visit 10 years ago. I felt like I could be more of me here than anywhere else. The climate suited me. The gentility suited me. The beauty and the pervading sense of gratitude suited me. … [Read more...]
Being Happy with Choices I Make – 9
I was able to experience happiness by having my need for food (I had only eaten breakfast that day) and my desire to return home safely both met. Your mileage may vary. Some people dislike solitude very much, and the walk home would have been far more challenging and uncomfortable. Remember though, … [Read more...]