Chattering Mind has posted a beautiful quote from a Sufi writer named Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, on “building a temple out of your own being”. This is the way I approach my own spirituality, since I don’t fit easily into any mass religion and refuse to compromise my belief in reason and science as a foundation for any spirituality.

Noel Kingsley approaches change with the idea “Not what, but How”. With his violin playing, he has decided not to use his chin rest, leaving behind a “crutch” in order to eventually play more freely. But the result is not instant, Continue reading →

Over at LoFi Tribe, Shawn blends a nice brew of religion, philosophy, morality and various playful digs. I recommend a visit. You are sure to find an interesting tidbit, especially if you are like me and don’t fit easily into any slot of religious dogma.

I don’t usually like to post politics here, but this was just too vivid to pass up. It would be like a minister continuing with a sermon while the holy ghost just appeared as his church is burning down. I turned on the TV to watch a movie, and MS NBC happened to be on. This is what I heard…

“It is the terror and the guilt within your own heart, Mr. Bush, that you redirect at others who simply wish for you to temper your certainty with counsel.”

“A president who since 9/11 so hates or fears other Americans that he accuses them of advocating deliberate inaction in the face of the enemy.”

“Please, sir, do not throw this country’s principles away because your lies have made it such that you can no longer differentiate between the terrorists and the critics.”

Please go read the entire text of this brave commentary “Keith Olbermann on the difference between terrorists and critics”. Our country needs the truth. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s about integrity, leadership and truth. It’s also about preserving the democratic principles on which the US constitution is based.

Did you get the pun?

You are sitting in front of a computer as you read this. What is your posture like? Are you relaxed? Do you have any discomfort? How long do you do this activity daily? Are you a maniac blogger?

I had to cut back on blogging for awhile because I had so much pain from misusing my body. It nearly consumed me. Plus I was ignoring my real life by spending so much time in front of the computer. The blog filled my every waking thought: what to write, what to edit, how to publicize, who to read….I think some of you know the feeling.
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