I loved Mr. Rogers when I was a kid. He was such a calming presence in my young life. I was never ashamed to admit I loved the guy, even when many others saw him as somewhat "old fashioned". To me, a person who preached kindness, compassion and the importance of sharing your feelings was …
Category: Love
Where Did I Go?
I have had quite a few people who regularly read this blog ask me why I decided to take a pause in my weekly blogging. That's really kind that people are actually interested in following my journey. I appreciate that immensely. And so here is the answer... As some of you may know from reading …
My New Year’s Wish For You…
So much of the outside world is beyond our control. War, famine, poverty, bigotry, violence, cruelty -- are all forces that live alongside peace, forgiveness, unselfishness, kindness, hope, inspiration and goodness. And while we can of course do our best to always be on the side of good as opposed to harm, we still have …
Equanimity.
Zen Story: Maybe There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it …
The Alchemist.
I recently read an amazing book, The Alchemist. Thanks to my wife for suggesting it as she thought it reflected alot of what I have been reading and practicing in my daily life. And as usual, she was spot on. It's an extraordinary book about finding oneself, about surrendering to a higher power and discovering the …
Be. Here. Now.
I love Ram Dass. He is funny. Provocative. Inspirational. And so insightful. His journey is one that I have used in my life as sort of a model for self-discovery. Here is a short bio on him from his Podcast... "Ram Dass first went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, a prominent …
The Funeral.
I remember the first time I met with my lawyer and we talked about my Will. He said something that always stuck with me, "Your Will is the final message you leave the world." I know what he meant. He had only good intentions. He was saying that who I decide to leave money, possessions …
What Babies Can Teach Us Grown Ups About Life.
Happy Baby! Most babies are little bundles of joy. Happy. Silly. Playful. I know mine were. Think about it...they come into this world and their needs are so simple and basic. Food. Attention. Love. Affection. Sleep. (ok, and yes, a good poop:) And most of all, babies seek companionship and give unconditional love. They want …
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Hate. Love.
So much hate in the world. I get it. There is alot of evil out there. But some days it feels overwhelming...what we read, hear, see, comment on and chat about inevitably includes hateful thoughts. (And I am NOT talking about politics:). It's on social media. It's in the schools. It's in the workplace. It's …
