So, it turns out, I’m a horrible driver. Recently, I was flashed two middle fingers and greeted with a less … More
Tag: mystical living
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
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
Give Up Trying to Save the World!
“Everybody thinks of changing the world; nobody thinks of changing themselves.” -Leo Tolstoy So says Tolstoy. I say give up … More
The Dash Between Two Dates (A Death Meditation)
What will be left of all the fearing and wanting associated with your problematic life situation that every day takes … More
Obstructions to Mystical Living (and the stupidity of thank you cards)
“The individual increasingly feels himself obstructed by his own cautiousness.” -Alan Watts I’m not a grumpy old man; I’m a … More