• Life Lessons

    Does Being Somebody Special Bring Happiness?

    So much of life is about being somebody special—creating a persona that others will like so that they (someone, please) will love the beautifully constructed avatar we have meticulously created. Krishnamurti once said, "The ego is a ring of defense…

  • Dragon Art
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    El Dragon

    These symbols, the art that manifests through me, represent a portal into our mystical past, present, and future. In the vision, we are encouraged to maturate and embody a deeper connection to subtle energies, spiritual symbols, and higher frequencies and…

  • Ayahuasca Journey
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    Lessons From Grandmother Aya

    The post explores the concept that life's simple, often considered mundane tasks are divine expressions, and that joy can be found in these moments when we align ourselves vertically with the source and horizontally with life's unfoldment.

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    Kwan Yin Has Been Following Me

    A statue of Kwan Yin has been stalking me since it arrived on the property at the nonprofit where I dedicate my love and energy. I had never heard of Kwan Yin before the stature arrived. I eventually asked the…

  • Beyond Order Book Review
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    Beyond Order Book Review

    I am both a fan and a critic of Jorden Peterson. Much of his writing intrigues me and some of it confuses me. Nonetheless, I do feel refreshed and stimulated when I absorb his views. I also note that he…

  • Life Lessons

    Doing Time In A Cave

    I have been attracted to the Buddha for most of my adult life. I don’t know what it is or how it arrived, but he is silently looming by my side. Maybe it’s some leftover karma from another life, or…