Stay in the ‘I’ of the Storm!

After having lived abroad for a long period of time, I am now, as I wasn’t before leaving my country, grateful and proud to be an American. Our democratic process is by far the best. If you don’t think so, go try living somewhere where it’s not the way of governance. Spend some time behind bars (as I sadly had to) because you’ve been mistakenly pointed out as an enemy of the State. Just for breathing in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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All Lives Matter

united in our cause to make a difference--one person at a time

The more people who make it their pleasure, their personal quest, to become as aware and awake as possible, the more our society gets influenced by so-and-so’s positive energy, instead of barraged by the negative energy that causes more mishaps and tragedies, which then sells more papers, clicks, air time, and catches the attention of greedy Hollywood vampires.

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Opening the Door … to a Lighter Heart

I’m baaa-ack! Yes, after a months’ long hiatus (regular readers know why, and new readers can scroll to last few posts) I’m back and with a new, better, all-purpose vengeance. More fun! More laughter! More trust in the magic! Just to prove my sincerity about lightening up, here’s one of my own interpretations of that:…

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Dang, Get Those Phoenix Wings a-Flapping!

For me, for this spiritual warrior, I think it’s best to leave the Mystery of existence undefined, and just be sufficiently satisfied with with it’s not. Discovering what it IS, after all, is part and parcel of the Mystery itself. If we knew what “this is all about” … it would take all the fun out of our discovering its next round, its magical essence.

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An Angel Named Wanda

I have to remember to not trip-up on the sentimental bull. There’s no time for feeling sorry for myself, thinking about losing someone so special in my life. I have to remember I’m in the state of Grace, witnessing my mother’s very own transition — right up close, right next to her as I am.

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How to Breathe

Breathing is WAY more important than most people realize. It’s the core aspect of being alive, after all. People who want to make progress on the spiritual path ask me: how do I meditate, how do I visualize, etc. But believe me, nothing is more important that knowing, really understanding, the importance of proper breathing. If you have trouble stilling your mind or thinking peaceful thoughts, close your eyes and try this:

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We Are One

Even the most unpleasant of situations can take on a different meaning, if we remember that we don’t have to know all the answers.

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My Hero ain’t no heroin

She did it! Patience & Perseverence Pays Off, Always! Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma/Myanmar (DASSK) has always focused on Love, Kindness, Patience — that is, justice for all humankind. She focuses on Positives, even during those long years of isolated house arrest when the military junta that killed her father (when she barely…

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