Above All …Be Kind
Some want to be rich, others would like a lot of sex, be healthy, find love, be famous, or make their mark on the world as a scientist or competitor. Maybe you even want to become enlightened and have great … Continue reading →
Becoming a Child Again
Many spiritual masters have advised that awakening is to become as a child. But why? What does it mean, and how is it accomplished? Perhaps the best explanation was given by the legendary Lao Tzu who said: “When I … Continue reading →
What is Age?…Or How To Stay Forever young
What measure does one use to gage if one is old or not? Time The logical, rational people simply count years. If you’ve lived many moons you are old. A very literal definition that doesn’t consider the paradox of life. … Continue reading →
LIFELONG BEAUTY…THE REAL SECRET
Youth is a beautiful mask—albeit a superficial one. THE UNROMANTIC TRUTH Physical beauty in both women and men is like colorful plumage, or other mating characteristics in birds and animals. Nature gives us the attributes to be attractive to … Continue reading →
AN ATTITUDE OF UNCERTAINTY
I forget exactly where this old Taoist quote comes from, maybe Lao Tzu or Chang Tzu, but it goes something like this: “Everyone is so sure of themselves, only I am uncertain.” Why would a sage say that he … Continue reading →
Understanding the Nervous System
A Merry Heart Western countries believe that heart disease and heart attacks can be cured by diet and regular exercise. It helps, no doubt, but the Chinese hold that the best medicine for cardiovascular health is a merry heart. (Very … Continue reading →
INNER PEACE: The Number One Factor Of Health and Longevity?
I recently saw a video put out by Lifehunters, that interviewed 3 people over 100 years old. Similar to the very old men and women I’ve interviewed, none of them were fanatic about their health. They had no real formula, … Continue reading →
STOP PRACTICING BLACK MAGIC ON YOURSELF #2
GOSSIP A favorite pass time of nearly everyone, but its even easier to understand how gossip is black magic, even more than complaining. Hurting Do you remember the cliche black magic movie scene, where one constructs a doll of … Continue reading →
STOP PRACTICING BLACK MAGIC ON YOURSELF #1
There are two universal practices so common, nearly everyone does them, and thinks nothing of it. They are, however, akin to practicing black magic on yourself. Complaining The first is complaining. If you’ve read any of the stuff I’ve posted … Continue reading →
BUSHIDO: The WAY OF THE WARRIOR
Life is like a drop of dew on a leaf that forms in the morning and is gone before the sun reaches its zenith.To the warrior, death is a constant companion; it’s always on your shoulder, waiting patiently. Death is … Continue reading →