The Royal Wedding

by | Friday, April 29, 2011 | World View | 2 comments

Recently, there has been a great deal of criticism in the news regarding the royal wedding and the English Monarchy in general.  Many are quick and proud to say they have no interest in the Royal family.

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An essential point eludes so many these days.  That point is the value of cultural integrity and the value of tradition.

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Cultures culture the people.  When held wisely, they refine mentality, morality, integrity, etc. for every individual.

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I have heard many anti-tradition arguments which are certainly vogue these days and usually do have their logical component. Yet anything can be justified by the intellect including, it seems, the sterilization of humanity.

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That is certainly unfortunate and will change as humanity matures.

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It’s Amping Up!

by | Thursday, April 28, 2011 | Mount Soma

The Kumbhabhisekam is just around the corner now.

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At first glance, it seems things are a bit hectic here at Mount Soma as we make all the last minute preparations.

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However, if you look a bit closer it becomes clear that what feels hectic on the surface is actually a force without bounds silently amping up with unimaginable strength, carrying Mount Soma to another place, time… dimension.

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That is how it feels… difficult to describe…

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abstract but undeniable… subtle yet overt.

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What’s the best thing you have ever done?

by | Saturday, April 23, 2011 | Personal Growth, Relationship | 7 comments

Driving my daughter home from school the other day, she asked me a lovley question: “What is the best thing you ever did when you were a kid?”

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I can not remember what I said, but I do remember very well where my mind went…  namely, “kindness.”  I thought of acts of kindness that I did as a kid.

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This inspired reflection.

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As an adult, it is the same.  Smart, clever, profound…. they all fall far short of simple kindness.

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It made me realize that all I do with the school, Mount Soma, the temple, etc. are inspired by kindness.

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To help our world, to help humanity:  these things all blossom from the seed of kindness… the best thing you can ever do.

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Really???

by | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | Health, Personal Growth | 3 comments

Have you heard the latest ‘theory’ for the cause of autism?

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Namely: Hypersensitivity to pollutants.

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Really?  So, it is not the pollutants that are the problem?  The problem is just that people are hypersensitive?

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If it were one person in millions, well then, maybe it would make some sense. However, autism is becoming epidemic.

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The mind is a fascinating thing, isn’t it?  Talk about being able to justify anything with the intellect.

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You can rational-ize anything.

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Quote

by | Sunday, April 17, 2011 | World View

Walter Bareuning, “the world’s oldest man” recently died at age 114.  When asked about his philosophy of life, his response included the following quote:

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Embrace change, even when the change slaps you in the face.

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Moo

by | Thursday, April 14, 2011 | Mount Soma | 1 comment

We are continuing to have a fantastic time at Mount Soma.

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We now have two new residents: Surabhi and her heifer calf Gowri.

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They can be seen grazing on one lot or another or on the Learning Center front lawn.

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We are enjoying them, I think more than anyone imagined.

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Comment on “God’s Will” Blog

by | Sunday, April 10, 2011 | Spirituality | 1 comment

I received a question on the ‘God’s Will’ post and responded to it in comments.  I thought it would be good to post it here as a blog:

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Karma is action. The laws of karma are the laws of action… the laws of cause and effect.  If you hit something (action), your hand hurts (reaction).  The laws of karma are part of Gods will… part of His creation.

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Grace is also God’s will.  It transcends karma.  It is free.  Living from that level, you are free to act in harmony.  You become like a martial artist or surfer in the sense that you can gracefully ride whatever karmic waves come your way.

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Most of your karma dwells within you as your thoughts and feelings.  As you align with Grace, more and more, your thoughts and feelings are in harmony – in Grace.

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You then interact with karma gracefully, like a surfer surfing the waves on the ocean.  Karma is still there, but you ride the waves with Grace.  See?

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Grace is an attribute of the absolute.  Karma is an attribute of the relative.

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In the state of enlightenment, the two are integrated.  Like the tree trunk with the branches, the flow of motion is harmonious, even in the greatest karmic storm.

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To perceive harmony on this level requires great wisdom.  All may not be as it appears at first glance.

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The big picture often eludes the casual observer.

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To those who have never met me in the physical…

by | Saturday, April 9, 2011 | Mount Soma, Relationship | 5 comments

This website is designed especially for you.

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Distance and finance are no barrier to our relationship.  The transcendent lies beyond space, time and the material.

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Within the transcendent, you and I are eternally one.

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I will do all I can to assist you in your journey through life.

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If there are any questions or comments you have that may help this site serve to you better, please click comments below and let me know.

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I am here for you.

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