Challenges of being a whole human being
Today was a long awaited meeting of our dharma centered men’s RAG (Racial affinity group) which means we are all …
Category Archives: The Practice of Beginner’s Mind
Prelude to a resignation
I miss Open Sky. I miss the people, their energies and their kind, compassionate hearts. I miss the mystique of …
Moondance
A moonlit night driving home up the valley after a playful and satiating meal with my partner with shared laughter …
Today I awoke…then Pema spoke
Today I awoke with a sore shoulder which set in motion, irritation that turned to agitation which then ignited story …
What are the odds?
I’ve been feeling nervous, anxious and fearful of late and its due to coming out and its due to expressing …
Lesson # 129: Being helpful to others softens the world.
Eager to practice softening some more and having nothing compelling to do otherwise, I returned to Blue Lake and to …
Arriving at Blue Lake
I arrived at Blue Lake agitated. Agitated, irritated, scared, anxious, worried, my mind all bundled up like a ball of …
Drumming heals our heart aches. Flowers touch our souls
I am stuck or maybe I am stuck on the belief that I should be feeling more than I am …
Impermanance Happens
“……….OK have fun and go have some mindful photography,” the wife called out as I grabbed the tripod and camera …
A Drum and a Gourd
Many years ago in another universe in another time zone in a different compartment of the mind altogether I was …
