Spring comes to our identities. And so does winter. I once taught in English classrooms; now I do not. I once was afraid of public speaking; now I do it all the time. But being in this movement between the seasons is easier said than done.
Marketing the Self
The human tendency to self cherish is the main dish in life. Humans have been eating it, probably since the beginning of our species. In addition to the main dish is a set of side dishes called consumerism, capitalism, and commodification.
Dalai Lama Supports Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana
Billions of dollars have been spent across the continent in the futile war on drugs. In the U.S., we have prison cells filled with folks whose main or only crime is using and/or selling this plant.
Are You Addicted to “Love”?
Exploring the commonplace obsession with having romantic relationships filled with “chemistry.” And how this fits into social patterns of addiction.
Weeds Can Be Our Teachers
You can learn a lot from the weeds in your garden or lawn. Here are some insights I have had over the years.
Bicycle Comedy
I am an avid bicyclist. In fact, I do not own a car, and use public transit when biking isn’t feasible. It’s a benefit of living in the city, and an opportunity to stay healthy and support planetary health as well. This weekend has been filled with odd bike mishaps and shenanigans. Saturday morning, I […]
When Will We Give Up Oil
Last year, there were 364 oil pipeline spills in the US alone. One a day, and that’s only the reported ones. It’s been normalized, the destruction of the planet in the name of profit and human fuel “needs.”
One With the Planet
Whereas Zen students often get lost in their heads as they strive for enlightenment, the average yoga student is fixated on the appearance and general mechanics of their bodies. Given this contrast, I have wondered: Is it simply a coincidence that yoga has become a body centric and overwhelmingly female practice?
Bicycle Zen
Biking with Jizo has become a norm for me. Although I have to confess that I haven’t been so diligent in recent months and it’s starting to show. However, more often than not, I experience the like, don’t like, and neutral more clearly. Without a lot of getting lost in elaboration. Stinky alley. Don’t like. Fall leaves. Like. Dog in a yard. Neutral. End of story.
First Impressions are Overrated
When you choose to focus on the more subtle, but I’d argue deeper aspects of a person in the beginning, it’s much more likely that a first impression will be more useful. Here are some things I look for, just to give some examples:
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