New Year’s Resolution #1 Reinstate Piano Practices into daily routine. 5 Minutes, minimum. Here’s Day 1. FYI. Improvisation is the priority for these musical musings. Making it up as I go along.
Category: <span>Meditation</span>
Geometric drawing has taken me on quite a cultural journey. Today, I understand why geometry is sacred. Initially I became interested in what is known as Islamic geometry. Examples of it’s artistry are found around the world and on this website. In holy and humble places, the patterns are everywhere once you *see* them. Straight lines dominate but movement, fluidity, and spiraling is evident, especially with the addition of the…
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I knew it was coming. It was inevitable. Today the announcement was made in the Berkshire Eagle. It’s too much to process right now. It’s a big deal for me, and many, many others. There will be many stories in the days to come. Mine will be one of them. My first visit to Kripalu Ashram was right after Gurudev Amrit Desai, the Guru, had left. That was 1993? Over…
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Even those who know little about astrology have probably heard of the infamous “Mercury Retrograde”. Here’s a list of articles in the New York Times, of all places. It’s definitely true and accurate that during the 3-weeks (9 thru out the year) this planet appears to move backward, an illusion explained better here, things go wonky here on earth. Astrologers, such as myself, can accurately predict when and where in…
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Last year I stumbled upon an online course teaching the basics of Islamic Geometry as an art form. With joy I dug into the box that held my old drafting tools from college. I found my compass, triangles, and even some old architectural drawings from my classes. I’ve been fascinated with the Sri Yantra for years. During some of our yoga workshops we spent some time coloring it in, being…
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May I devote my life to learning. May my highest self shine forth May I uplift my soul through meditation & prayer May I join with others to share love & truth. This Sunday we’ll be practicing Metta Meditation at The Sanctuary. Metta, or loving-kindness is one of the heavenly abodes according to Buddhist thought. It’s a particular state of mind, of being, that is imbued with peace, love,…
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Once again my own words fail me. Here are some from the Buddha. This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied. Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful,…
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1. Put the pen to the paper. 2. Draw a line or a dot. 3. Repeat. 4. Begin Again 5. Stop when it feels complete.
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Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look out at the stars. This practice should answer the question. The superior person settles her mind as the universe settles the stars in the sky. By connecting her mind with the subtle origin, she calms it. Once calmed, it naturally expands, and ultimately her mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky.…