Meditation

Practice, contemplation, and insights

“I Don’t Care If It Rains or Freezes…” (and freedom from the pairs of opposites)

When I was walking into work in the cold rain this morning, the song “Plastic Jesus” arose in my head.  I thought that I didn’t know many of the lyrics, but when I got back and checked for recordings to… (READ MORE)

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Snow and Blossoms (Morning Walk via the Capitol to Dupont Circle)

I got out of the house by 7:30 this morning because I knew the dusting of snow would not last long, and I wanted to enjoy the combination of blossoms and snow making every thing vibrate with beauty.  I was… (READ MORE)

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The Hip, the Truly Hip, and the Tragically Hip (and What Does That Have to Do with Meditation?)

I always find articles on the “spiritual” practices of the rich and famous fascinating.  Does reading this article make you more or less interested in your own practice or does it not make any difference to you at all?  Contemplation… (READ MORE)

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My First Five Thoughts (Compound) Before Getting Out of Bed This Morning

1. Still dark, too early to get up; oh right, daylight savings time. 2. Wait; wake up call is Sri Rudrum; here’s the part I’ve learned by heart to help invoke auspiciousness, wisdom, compassion, light, interconnectedness, steadiness, fierce will, etc;… (READ MORE)

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