A Time for Everything…
Is it irony that the torment of the Ukrainian people is occurring just now – at a time of the year that holds much meaning for many who believe in a greater good? Jews, Muslims and Christians alike look upon this season […]
From here…to there
Have you ever experienced a time when you were literally drawn into your surroundings…into that moment…that event…that conversation? That you were, strangely… but truly, part of it? If so, you knew this moment was something unique…something that would pull you back again […]
Chop Wood. Carry Water
Chop Wood…Carry Water
“The novice says to the master, ‘What does one do before enlightenment?’
‘Chop wood. Carry water,’ replies the master.
The novice asks, ‘What, then, does one do after enlightenment?’
‘Chop wood. Carry water.’” (An ancient Zen tale)
A strange little story, but […]
We Will Dance
This year, my year end message to you was particularly hard to compose. Normally, even last year, I was able to muster up tidings of joy and sentiments of deep gratitude for all the blessings of the past year. But this year, […]
A Feeding Frenzy
An old Cherokee told his grandson, “my son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, […]