So, it turns out, I’m a horrible driver. Recently, I was flashed two middle fingers and greeted with a less … More
Tag: awareness
Eight Ways to Ruin a Good Time
I took the summer off to have fun. I did take some classes—which is fun for me—and got a little … More
Five Things You Should Get Rid Of (and as a bonus, never write a thank you card again)
Micro-houses. Buy nothing new for a year. Reduce all you own to one hundred things. “Less is more” is the … More
The Mystical Opportunities of our Modern World
Despite all my complaining about modern problems, I truly do believe we live in remarkable times. World travel is feasible, … More
The Freedom and Peace of Not Knowing God
“The moment you you teach a child the name of a bird, that child will never see that bird again.” … More
Why Mystics Love Dying
“Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains just a single grain, but if it … More
The Conspiracy
In our lives the most necessary thing is learning to be slow, learning to not get sucked into the madness … More
How to Practice Mind Control…on Yourself! (and why it is necessary)
We can exercise five times a week. We can watch what we eat, fruits and veggies, no junk food, no … More
Mixing Religions and Martinis, Praying and Farting–and five other rules of balanced living
I practice mindfulness meditation every morning (well, I try too), but sometimes I say the Rosary instead. It’s a strange … More