Podcast Episode 136: Why do we travel? We voyage to gain experience and, through our curiosity and openness, to make the world a better place.
The Now
We are all told to live in the now, to live in the moment. This is very difficult to do. We are surrounded by images that constantly tell us to anticipate the future — buy that new phone, purchase this bigger house, create more attractive relationships, etc., the list goes on and on. It is hard to imagine how I can remain stationary long enough to actually grasp the here and now, the moment. But, there is nothing but this time in life, is there? All of our mental activity is actually focused on the moment, and even more strangely, that moment is soon swept away to be replaced by another moment. The only way one is able to appreciate this concept is to consciously begin to document time. That is where Emerson’s (1) suggestion of the notebook is truly clever.
Continue reading The NowPodcast Episode 135: We must all learn to reflect. It is a busy life, but we should still find a way to give ourselves the gift of thought from time to time.
Podcast Episode 134: Color is everywhere. We live in an obviously colorful world. It is important that we allow color to enhance our lives and display and promulgate our Personal Brand.
Some reflections
Many years ago, I attended a yoga conference in India. This was an exotic and interesting experience. It is difficult to relate how the pure chaos and franticness of the country overwhelm you. That said, if you can find your inner calm, it is a wonderful and inviting journey. Upon arriving at the Isha ashram, (1) I was ushered into my very normal hotel room. The gathering began the next morning at 6:00 AM and lasted for a week. What I learned from the meeting was that if I spend more time focusing on the activities of life itself, I would “get on the path” of awareness, of self-knowledge.
Continue reading Some reflectionsPodcast Episode 133: Miracles are inexplicable gifts from the God, Gaia, or the Universe. They are potentially present in everyone’s life, but they must be identified and appreciated. Your first miracle was that you awoke this morning.
Podcast Episode 132: We should embrace our life because of all my choices, both good and not so good, have brought me to today. Knowing that I truly know nothing, as Socrates tells us, makes me capable of learning at any age.
Finding peace
In our youth, we are encouraged to find peace. It is suggested that this state of harmony is easily acquired and will produce the ultimate effects of joy and happiness in life. Mature people know, unfortunately, that this is not reality — peace is not so easily obtained. Life is mostly pain and suffering. Furthermore, the advent of the Internet has enabled us to realize that angst is even more widespread than we initially believed. Violence assails us in all its forms: physical, mental, and spiritual.
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