Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~Buddha When I first heard the phrase “living in the moment” I found myself laughing sadly and shaking my head at the gullible fools who would buy into something so inane. Live in the moment? What fool would... Continue Reading →
The Price of Love
As strange as it may seem, it is possible to love without attachment. I’ll grant you, that is an alien concept in a day and age when the concept of love has been watered down to the point where it is used in regards to your like of soft drinks and computer games. But it... Continue Reading →
The Smelting Pot
Why is it that so many people have such a deep-seated fear of oneness?Honestly, you say the word and you can feel people cringe; that is when they are not jumping all over you for promoting ‘New Age claptrap’ or un-American sentiments.Un-American? Really? Last I heard America was the ‘Great Melting Pot’ where Peoples of different... Continue Reading →
One Twisted Sister
I don’t know how many of you remember this, but during the 1980’s there was a heavy metal band by the name of Twisted Sister. (Note: Actually, I believe that they are still performing, but I lost track of them after their break up during the late 80’s). Anyway, my freshman year in high school... Continue Reading →
The Enlightened Art of Chasing Rainbows
You’ve run into them, I know you have, those New Age ‘gurus’ who sell a method or process of enlightenment that is “guaranteed” to work. Well, you have to buy their book or their 10 disc CD set or sign up for their online course (where you get a personal spirit coach and a free... Continue Reading →
Let Me Love You
There are some things that are very difficult to put into words. Love; real love; unconditional love is one of those. When those of us who have been raised in western socieities think of love we almost always associate it with things like romantic love, passion, sex, intimacy and those things that lead up to these. But... Continue Reading →
The Empty Circle
There is a yearning in every human heart; a seeming emptiness that cries out to be filled. Some people feel this emptiness as a lack. They feel that there is something tangible that is missing in their lives and attempt to fill it with whatever makes the feel better; drugs, sex, alcohol, food, shopping. It doesn't seem... Continue Reading →
On Awakening
There is a moment; a moment in time when everything falls into place and it doesn't matter what you believe. Suddenly you know, and the knowing makes all of the difference. It all makes sense; all of it. Everything that you've been railing against finally slips into its niche and you can see for yourself... Continue Reading →
The Smiling Heart
We’ve all felt it; that all encompassing sense of wonder and mystery that accompanies those things which unexpectedly touch your soul. I don’t care if it is listening to the dawn’s first birdsong or the lonely call of a loon on a moonlit lake. It doesn’t matter if it is the hypnotic crashing of ocean... Continue Reading →
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