The Eleventh Step and the Prayer of St. Francis de Assisi

And the definition of Karma in Buddhist Teachings Q. Do you believe in karma? A. Yes. I believe in karma!  I believe that it better to Comfort than to be Comforted. In Buddhism, karma is a kind of natural law, like gravity, that explains the causes and effects of what we think, say, or do. …

Quality Endures

Being short-sided usually brings with it a ‘low-cost’ mentality that ends up costing much more in the long-run. Savers understand this. Let’s take a look at Old Ironsides, and see how quality becomes priceless. First, we need a strong foundation. Take a look at this mess hall. These tables, these chairs, this dining hall, have …

My Muniverse my Multiverse

Describe your life in an alternate universe. Good question: What do I think about myself? How much time do I spend wishing about a change in myself tomorrow? Example: I’ll write them a thank you note next year cause I’ve missed their birthday last week. I’m going to go on a diet after the holidays. …

Nothing More Than Feelings

My first time I wanted to get away from negative feelings, I signed-up to be a Marine, and moved to Virginia. I figured if I could get strong physically, with a world renowned military group, I would become impenetrable to withstand negative feelings. That helped a lot – but only for awhile. That ended in …

My First Computer Experience: A Tech Journey

How I tried to start a series of books by using Joseph Campbell’s epic template of Greek Tradition: Muni Gods – Leaving Time – Fare Box – APOTHEOSIS Brake Test – ENTER THE CAVE  Crunch Zone – COURAGE Flip-Up Seats – BELLY OF THE WHALE Over There – Flat Tire – Hot Lunch  – FIRST …

The iPhone Generation

Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Though the intent of this daily prompt is probably referring to desktop computers and software—and the screen time that consumes our attention at our desk— the life we have with our phones does count as part of our daily routine. Numerous studies show that people …

Learning How To Eat Less–and do More

Subject: Re: Keep Pushing! email topic from my trainer Doug Woo: Coolness.  I am going to bed right after this….early too because I did not get enough sleep for the last two nights, so I am going to catch up now rather than take in caffeine and sugar tomorrow and go off of my food …

Cuppa Joe

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? I first thought about the word “daily” and immediately went to my coffee maker and morning routine. My cheap Black and Decker Goodwill special curated after a cracked pot accident seemed inexcusable for this missive. And then it hit me. My special coffee mug …