I am proud to announce that Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness book launches Today, September 24, 2015. This long awaited book launch will be accompanied by an evening of mindfulness (seminar) in Santa Monica at the The Rapp Saloon, 1436 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Details […]
Always Interdependent with Nature
September 23, 2015 by
When I first read Naomi Klein‘s interview in Tricycle Magazine, I was stunned by the radical nature of her statement about global capitalism. On second thought, I recognized that she was actually talking about how we are always interdependent with nature. She was expressing the idea that we cannot get away from nature, no matter […]
The Upside of Fear
September 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fear is not what you think it is. Fear is not who you are underneath your facade. Fear is not the real you that you must somehow fix or improve or overcome. Fear is a very useful signal along the path to freedom. The stronger the fear, the closer you are to what you are […]
The King of Death
September 22, 2015 by
This poem came to me from Gerald Ehlman. It is about The King of Death visiting Henry B. Balasaro. Henry B. Balasaro The Sun had set and darkness fell as I sat in my new chair. There was a knock upon my door. I said, “Who’s there?” A voice replied “It’s Death! I’ve come for […]
25 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Leo Buscaglia – Purpose Fairy
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
25 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Leo Buscaglia. Leo Buscaglia, a man whose work I truly love and value, spent his entire life living in love. Through his presence, his books, his talks and all his work, he inspired and empowered people from all over the world to love more. Source: 25 Life Changing […]
Celebrate the International Day of Peace
September 21, 2015 by
I invite you to celebrate the International Day of Peace with me today, September 21, 2015. The UN has dedicated the 2015 International Day of Peace to “Partnerships for Peace — Dignity for All.” In conjunction with Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States to speak with President Obama tomorrow, deliver a climate message to […]
Lose Weight Quickly and Effortlessly: Guided Hypnosis – Purpose Fairy
September 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Lose Weight Quickly and Effortlessly: Guided Hypnosis . Today’s guided meditation, or guided hypnotherapy session, is meant to help you lose weight quickly and effortlessly by “re-programming” all the bad, negative thoughts about food, eating, and weight right out of your body! Source: Lose Weight Quickly and Effortlessly: Guided Hypnosis – Purpose Fairy
See Yourself Clearly
September 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
See Yourself Clearly “In meditation we have the opportunity to meet ourselves, to see ourselves clearly for the first time. We have never met ourselves properly or spent this kind of time with ourselves before. . . . We cook, we talk, we take a walk, or we swim. We never just sit with ourselves.” […]
The Aspiration Is What Counts
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Beginning students commonly ask how they can honestly vow to save all beings. It sounds like missionary arrogance. [7th-century Chan monk] Hui-neng offers a response: “You are saving them in your own mind.” It is bodhicitta that you are cultivating—your own aspiration for wisdom and compassion, and your determination to practice it in the world […]
The Stream of Life
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures. It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth in numberless blades of grass and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers. It is the same […]
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