My Life with Thay

My life with Thay (Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh) began in a small church in Berkeley, California in 1984. By some strange coincidence, I happened to sit next to him is the second row before he was introduced to speak. I became a solo practitioner in Thay’s tradition on that day. I was shy and […]

What Even Poverty Can’t Take Away from You – Purpose Fairy

What Even Poverty Can’t Take Away from You. “You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace.” ~ Frank McCourt Source: What Even Poverty Can’t Take Away from You – Purpose Fairy

Always compassionate,

Next time someone pisses you off, try this. Pay attention not to what that person is saying or doing, but to the cry for help screaming underneath the surface. Is she lonely? Does he lack confidence? Is she jealous because she questions her own worth? Is he worried you’ll withdraw your love? Is she threatened […]

PRACTICE BEING COURAGEOUS

“Don’t get me wrong: fear can be a good thing, and there’s no way you can eliminate it from your life. In fact, eliminating fear from your life is a lie, or it’s a mental illness. That’s it, nothing more. Anyone who says they don’t feel fear is a liar. Guys who say they don’t […]

The Operation was Successful…

I’m sure you have heard the expression, “The operation was successful but the patient died.” The same could be said about my September 24th seminar in Santa Monica on “Healing Cancer with Meditation.” The operation was the seminar, which went quite well with nine enthusiastic attendees, Alicia Dunams as the host, and me as the […]

How Can I Help You?

Well, I’m back in full swing again and I want to know, “How can I help you?” The month of November flew by in a flash. My son got married on October 31 and my daughter, Jessica was visiting from Barcelona with her boyfriend (see photo) from October 25 through November 16. They are back […]

How Will You Serve the World? – Purpose Fairy

How Will You Serve the World? the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and Source: How Will You Serve the World? – Purpose Fairy

33 Life Lessons to Learn from Eleanor Roosevelt – jerome.tc.org@gmail.com – Gmail

Gmail is email that’s intuitive, efficient, and useful. 15 GB of storage, less spam, and mobile access. Source: 33 Life Lessons to Learn from Eleanor Roosevelt – jerome.tc.org@gmail.com – Gmail

Why Saying No to Others Is Saying Yes to Yourself – Purpose Fairy

Why Saying No to Others Is Saying Yes to Yourself. A good friend once told me that, “By saying ‘no’ to others, you are saying ‘yes’ to your self”. Taking the time to discern your answer prior to your response assists in speaking your truth. Source: Why Saying No to Others Is Saying Yes to […]

On Learning How to Look Within Yourself for Truth and Guidance – Purpose Fairy

On Learning How to Look Within Yourself for Truth and Guidance. “Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. Source: On Learning How to Look Within Yourself for Truth and Guidance – Purpose Fairy