burn the seeds of violence, not qurans

Posted by on Sep 8, 2010 in cultivating peace | 6 comments Listening to the news this morning, I found myself feeling both saddened and angry at some minister I don’t even know.  He intends to burn the Quran, despite General Petreus’ concern that such action will put U.S. troops in danger, despite Secretary Clinton’s admonitions, despite the fact that one of the foundations of our country is religious freedom.  Where to start?  Of...
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cleaning windows

Posted by on Apr 8, 2010 in relationships | 3 comments Someone for whom I care deeply has been very very busy for months now and has had little time to devote to our relationship.  At first I took it personally and was very hurt.  I thought it meant that she did not want to spend time with me.  I cleared that out of the way and no longer felt hurt.  I stopped taking it personally.  Then I got mad because I thought she “should” make...
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metta meditation

Posted by on Jul 11, 2009 in meditation, relationships | 0 comments Just a quick note to let y’all know that I just uploaded a free metta meditation recording.  I hope you like it and you are inspired to meditate.  Post a comment and let me know what you think or better yet, tell us about your meditation practice. I know that the recording is not studio quality.  So, that’s covered.  We dont’ have to go there. You can find the recording...
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50 trips around the sun

Posted by on Mar 12, 2009 in birthday, meditation | 4 comments Today is my happy birthday!  For 50 years now I have had the great good fortune to be journeying around the sun. I’m grateful.  I’m happy.  I wish you all well. In celebration of my birthday, I recorded a mini-metta-meditation as a gift for all you interested folks on the interwebs. Thank you for being part of my life.  Download the file and share your experience with me. Click...
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