I'm a religious scientist. In 1927, Ernest Holmes, our founder, established this philosophy (now called a religion) which has as its principle belief, "change your thinking, change your life." He taught and wrote (and wrote) that we could … [Read more...] about “Mind Over Milkshake” — Scientifically, our thoughts literally, demonstrably alter our physiology
What is my next meditation?
For years I have meditated pretty much every day, sometimes more than once a day, but I tend to switch it up over the years. Usually, the process of switching from one meditation style to another is very organic. I am doing one style for … [Read more...] about What is my next meditation?
How I’m voting in the June 3rd election (and in some cases, why):
How I'm voting in the June 3rd election (and in some cases, why): Contested statewide: Secretary of State: Derek Cressman -- he is a longshot but he's running a real campaign and he's the only serious candidate who is a good government expert, … [Read more...] about How I’m voting in the June 3rd election (and in some cases, why):
Lessons Learned from 24 days of Bikram Yoga
Well, it's day 24 of 30 days of Bikram Yoga. Notice I didn't use the word "straight." I attempted 30 days straight but instead it's looked like 8 days straight, 1 day rest, 2 days "straight," 1 day rest, 1 day "straight,"1 day rest, and … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from 24 days of Bikram Yoga
Obamacare Up & Running in California despite media reports–what questions can I answer for you?
I keep meaning to let folks know that despite media reports about the feds, the California version of Obamacare, "Covered California," appears to be up and running and doing well. Here's an article in Health Line that gives more details about … [Read more...] about Obamacare Up & Running in California despite media reports–what questions can I answer for you?
See Enders Game or Not? Debate flares on Facebook over Homophobic Orson Scott Card
My friend and mentor Edward Viljoen (senior minister at Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa) posted on his Facebook wall yesterday this tidbit: "Orson Scott Card, not one penny of mine will you see. No Enders Game for me. I don't expect … [Read more...] about See Enders Game or Not? Debate flares on Facebook over Homophobic Orson Scott Card
Day 9 — 30 days straight of hot yoga?
I didn't want to write anything about this until I was sure that I was really going to do it, and now I am. I have just completed 8 consecutive days of Bikram (aka hot) yoga. Above is a picture of some random class that has nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Day 9 — 30 days straight of hot yoga?
To thy own self, contain
If you know me at all, you know that I (ahem) used to be a control freak. We're going to pretend that this is past tense. We're going to pretend that I no longer need to have the illusion that people, places and things bend to my will.Now … [Read more...] about To thy own self, contain
Listening to Lake Margaret
Lake Margaret from my campsiteI just spent 2 night and 3 days up at Lake Margaret in the Sierra near Kirkwood, CA. By myself. Mostly. My teenage daughter and her 3 friends were about a 5 minute walk away but I could see nor hear … [Read more...] about Listening to Lake Margaret
The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
I study spiritual laws because I'm a control freak. Spiritual laws are really just like scientific laws. They're about knowing why when I do this, this happens and when I do that, that happens. In my 10 years of spiritual … [Read more...] about The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
Four Snouts up for The Way Way Back–Prediction: sleeper of the year
(:)(:)(:)(:) snouts up for The Way Way Back which I predict will be the sleeper hit of the year. This film is so good it brought me out of unplanned blogging retirement. Inexplicably,given its provenance, this film seems to have had … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for The Way Way Back–Prediction: sleeper of the year
The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently
For those of you who weren't able to make it and wanted to hear my recent talk, here you go! The picture quality is infused by the heavenly light that poured in from the windows behind me but you can see me and hear me. I AM wearing a top … [Read more...] about The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently