Signs Around Town
Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Spam, Praise, Criticism, and the Pairs of Opposites
The yoga teachings say that we need to be unattached to the pairs of opposites–pleasure (sukha) and pain (dukha). When all of our motivations come from seeking pleasure and avoiding pain, we suffer. Even the tantric yogis, who invite us… (READ MORE)
Day Trip to the Beach (and My Teaching Theme for the Week)
“Nothing is more important than that you see and love the beauty that is right in front of you, or else you will have no defense against the ugliness that will hem you in and come at you in so… (READ MORE)
It’s About the Money (and Solar or Wind Power for Home and/or Business)
This anecdote is a powerful incentive for those who could not care less about consequences of fossil fuel consumption. Total electric bill this late spring/summer by month so far: May 2011: $6.92 (PEPCO carrying charge); solar output exceeded usage June… (READ MORE)
Signs Around Town
On the bulletin board next to the copy machine. Would I have noticed it if the machine had not needed five minutes to recover from stand-by mode? Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Hot Pavement, Discarded Gum, Lucky Penny
I have never understood why so many people spit out chewed gum onto the street. This old wad caught a lucky penny. Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Living Mindfully in a Heat Wave, Ahimsa, and “Opening to Grace”
Ahimsa, which is the first of the yamas in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and thus is the first practice or principle of the eight-limbed path, is usually translated as non-violence or non-harming. Over my years of practice and study, I have… (READ MORE)
Great Gary Snyder Quote (and Sadhana)
My friend Dan just posted on his blog a great Gary Snyder quote on the need to do maintenance (of the self) in order to be most creative. The idea that we need to maintain our tools and toolbox, as… (READ MORE)
Guacapacho — or is it Gazpamole?
Puree in a blender or food processor: peeled cucumber (seeded if necessary; use peels to garnish drinks if peels aren’t bitter) tomatoes of any mix of colors: assorted garden herbs and greens (based on taste and availability); a sweet pepper… (READ MORE)
More Things to Like About Extreme Heat
1. A fine appreciation for anything that provides shade–even a highway. 2. The most outrageous of outfits is perfectly acceptable as long as it simultaneously is cool and provides protection from the sun. 3. Homemade popsicles. Last batch–creamy cantelope-orange (pureed… (READ MORE)