Lately, I've found much comfort in the natural world. Not that I ever didn’t, but my draw to Taoism is even more appreciative because of its simplicity and its emphasis upon the natural world. I’ve also been listening to interviews of shaman, Johnathan Hammond who especially has learned from Hawaiian shamans. His first principle of … Continue reading Shaman Jonathan Hammond’s 7 Principles
Tag: in the now
Be in the Flow State
This week, Joseph Rodrigues, follower of Neville Goddard, with his popular Youtube channel, posted a superb teaching named "The REAL way to escape the matrix... No Gimmicks!" It really is a concise excellent teaching on living life in the FLOW state, what that means, and how magical doing so improves one's life. In it, he … Continue reading Be in the Flow State
Cat Oneness
He likes it when we sit quietly together. It is not an easy thing, though. No good sitting down by him when I am rushed, or thinking about what I should be doing in the house or garden or of what I should write.Long ago, when he was a kitten, I learned that this was … Continue reading Cat Oneness
One Foot in Front of the Other
I think this story is reflective of "just keep putting one foot in front of the other". This is life. Unable to make the 1908 Pennsylvania German Society's annual gathering due to illness, their President - the U.S. merchant, religious leader, and politician, John Wanamaker - sent in a message he recorded "through this wonderful … Continue reading One Foot in Front of the Other
Bashō’s Frog
At the ancient ponda frog plunges intothe sound of water---Matsuo Bashō
Dealing With a Difficult Relationship
I've struggled with trying to deal with a close relative relationship challenge ever since last December's holidays. We were treated extremely rudely for no good reason and I am having a difficult time not letting this take up brain real estate. Furthermore, it was part of an ongoing pattern, so the character has been well … Continue reading Dealing With a Difficult Relationship
Now Clock
We could all use a wrist watch like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfhGRqAJeRr/?
