#282 Gratitude+Curiosity

Sometimes I find myself wanting to CONTROL the outcome of a situation. Usually that takes some form of OBSESSING about the situation; some form of I WANT TO KNOW! That certainly is not helpful to me, nor has it ever proven to help a situation. Now, instead of...

#281 Hafiz poem

I have come into the world to experience this: men so true to love they would rather die before speaking an unkind word. I have come into the world to see this: the sword drop from men’s hands even at the height of their arc of rage because we have finally...

#280 Separation, Connection

Expectations, regret, shame, worry, and blame all have something in common — they create a barrier between you and your life as it is unfolding in present time.   What else separates you from present time?   Appreciation, gratitude, conscious breathing, and fun all...

#279 Wedding Officiant

I just returned from officiating a wedding in Texas. It was awesome. Beautiful in every way. Yes, I can legally do that. So if you know anyone who is getting married and is looking for an officiant, feel free to point them to me. Here are some photos. Me waiting in...

#278 Positive Words

This morning my water exercise instructor told us to close our eyes and think positive thoughts. Here’s a list of positive words. I suggest you read them aloud, to yourself or others. Pause long enough between words so you can get a sense of the word, but not...