It always has been, but for over a decade Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for an additional reason, the spiritual Prozac of gratitude. The connection between gratitude and happiness has been talked about and studied for … [Read more...] about My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
Archives for November 2018
Top Ten Reasons that I Meditate (or Why the Hell is Everyone Always Talking about Meditation?)
If you live in my part of the world, Northern California, you can't spit without hitting a meditation cushion. Everywhere around us is yoga, meditation retreats, ashrams, you name it. So before we really get in depth into any of the … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons that I Meditate (or Why the Hell is Everyone Always Talking about Meditation?)
My Favorite Meditation Practices That I’ve Done Over the Years
Hi--I started meditating for real about thirteen years ago. Over these years, I have periodically switched practices. Each meditation practice has brought something beautiful and rich to my life and I often am very sad, like when I've … [Read more...] about My Favorite Meditation Practices That I’ve Done Over the Years
Here’s a Concept: Don’t Interfere with Investigations of Your Administration
"The most underrated president in American history," Ulysses S Grant* had multiple scandals and investigations into aspects of his administration during his 8 years (1869-1877) in office. The thing is, he let them be. Without benefit of … [Read more...] about Here’s a Concept: Don’t Interfere with Investigations of Your Administration
“We’ve never been more divided,” really? part 3
As we closely watch the states of Florida, Georgia and Arizona to see if every vote is fairly counted, I am still mining Ron Chernow’s 1000 page biography of Ulysses S Grant for insight into our time. I’ve written a couple of times about … [Read more...] about “We’ve never been more divided,” really? part 3
Gladness and Sadness in my Heart today at the Election Results
I awaken this morning with joy at the huge voter turnout across the country. No matter the result, large participation in our democracy is important and reflects an increased consciousness of our connection and values each individual's ability … [Read more...] about Gladness and Sadness in my Heart today at the Election Results