Today’s daily email message from tut.com arrived in my Inbox and reading it made me think back to Tuesday, September 17th, the last water adventure for me until next summer (that I know of) – and what an adventure it was! One of life’s most elusive lessons, Joyce, saved for only the wise and peculiar, is that there’s nothing, ever, to be unhappy about. Unless, of course, you lose sight of the big picture, think … Continue reading →
I find myself practicing more and more being in the present moment. I suppose reading The Tao of Now (by Josh Baran) on a daily basis is making its mark on me! In the present moment, there is no fear or worry. I was recently reminded that fear points back to the past and worry points ahead to the future. Well, I surely cannot be in the Now if I’m fearful or worried! And it’s … Continue reading →
As I had announced several months ago, I am compiling the 598 posts of my spiritual blog “You, Me, and Spirit” into a 2-volume eBook. Despite the blog being written ten years ago –in essence, another lifetime– the fact that it is focused on Spirit makes such details minor because Spirit is timeless. Keeping my commitment to edit at least one blog post per day, the process is going well and I am on track. … Continue reading →
I have exciting news which I want to share with you, not just because of my enthusiasm, but also to stay accountable! A number of lifetimes ago, part of my daily spiritual practice was to blog daily about Spirit (God, The Great Mystery, etc.) – and I did so for 598 days! I named the blog “You, Me, and Spirit.” During those years, I was married, I lived in the environs of the city of … Continue reading →
American-born Buddhist author and teacher Lama Surya Das integrates meditation with everyday life and awakens us to the unity and connections which brings us all together as one human family. Here are some of his aphorisms summing up the things he’s learned on the spiritual path. I think you have to love first and see second. The size of our heart directly correlates to the scope of our attention, receptivity, and intentions. If you are … Continue reading →
The story that follows made me think of when I was living in Santa Fe, NM and the disastrous Cerro Grande Fire occurred in May 2000. The fire started as a controlled burn, and became uncontrolled due to high winds and drought conditions. 400+ families in the town of Los Alamos lost their homes, and some structures at Los Alamos National Laboratory were destroyed or damaged; amazingly, there was no loss of human life. Besides … Continue reading →
When you observe someone being kind to another person, there are three simultaneous benefits. The person receiving the kindness feels cared for and valued. The person expressing the kindness feels the joy of giving, and you feel the impact. When you observe an act of kindness, love and hope spring up in you. As you watch the interaction between the giver and receiver, you too are blessed. Take a moment today and bless another with … Continue reading →
Something profound happened to me in April when I participated in The Landmark Forum. The Advanced Course, earlier this month, deepened that; it is clear each moment we have the opportunity to express ourselves and provide leadership. More than ever, I see that my life has been lived way too small for many years. I am reminded of the following quote by Marianne Williamson from her book A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles … Continue reading →
Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. was one of the first to recognize and document the psychological and spiritual impact of cancer on people and their families. Through her television appearances and lectures, she has reminded many thousands of people of their power to grow beyond their current challenges and heal themselves. I was first introduced to her when she gave a speech at “The Art of Death and Dying” conference I attended in NYC in the … Continue reading →
As you probably know, my mantra personally and professionally is “You are not alone” (we teach what we need to learn 🙂 ). So when I recently joined the Waking Up with Ryan email list, I was thrilled when one morning Ryan wrote about this topic. Here’s an excerpt from 03.20.15… You can go it alone – but why? You’re surrounded by support. Not just from the people around you, but from the Divine itself… … Continue reading →