Perils of Conviction
It is when we believe only one way is the way for all that we become subject to the perils of tyranny and divisiveness. Nonetheless, as the yogic philosophers tend to teach, each individual is most likely to find depth… (READ MORE)
State of the Garden (and Prasad)
Found Exhortation
Have you savored something today? Appreciated it essence? Have you found something for which to be grateful even if it is too hot, your garden is suffering from drought, and work has perhaps yielded no tangible immediate reward other than… (READ MORE)
Please Take Care of Your Trees
It continues to be drier than normal and hotter than average, even with the few below normal days and the intermittent violent thunderstorm. A good, deep watering once a week is better than more frequent shallow waterings for trees during… (READ MORE)
It’s All Good?
I’ve never understood the t-shirt saying that “it’s all good.”. It just isn’t. This morning I found myself near to tears reading the news of violence, greed, malice, and willful indifference. I do believe that we need to do our… (READ MORE)
“I just like art.”
I love the Vogels’ story. It is wonderful to witness such an exquisite balance of passion and moderate living. Sometimes there is not much of a why for a thing. “I just like art,” Mr. Vogel said in 1992. “I… (READ MORE)
Some Things Require Repetition
Tattva Theory?
The Paths Are Many…
The yoga texts speak of a number of paths to enlightenment–the instant one (for those who have spent many previous lives on the path), the path of action, the path of knowledge, and the path of devotion. They are not… (READ MORE)