I have come to see that most of my life I have been a “fixer”. No, correct that, I have thought that I was a “fixer”. That somehow it was my duty to fix problems for those in trouble, especially…
Incarceration meditation
The skies are not cloudy all day
As I listened to todays guided meditation by Bhikkhuni Vimala at the Blue Lotus Temple, I had an interesting synchronicity moment. As she was explaining to all of us about the rising of thoughts, it came to my mind that…
Wish I may, wish I might
[Originally written 2 months ago, prior to my Chow Chows death] I wish upon a star tonight Wish as I may, I am fully aware that wishes do not come true. But how very often do we all use this…
Sri Lanka and the Ukraine
A dear friend of mine is currently visiting Sri Lanka, and writing regularly about the experience on his Blog. In a most recent post, he discusses the extreme poverty of most people in that country and his observations of how…
Are you mad at God?
Did God let you down, turn his back on you, disappoint you when you needed him most? When you prayed so hard and listened so closely for a response, but heard only silence. And while I am well aware of…
Getting things under control
Does your life seem like it’s always under control? Are things always just working out the way you wanted or hoped for? Do people always respond to you in the manner you expect or deserve? Well I can tell you…