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The Gratitude Dance

Compassion

Of the virtues in Buddhism, the one that resonates the greatest with me and that I have decided to dedicate myself to is COMPASSION. It has its challenges, but the rewards are infinite.

Words to Remember

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else” – Benjamin Franklin

Say “YES” to Health

I have recently made a challenging (and empowering) decision. I have been trying to go raw for several years now, but I often find myself experiencing setbacks (apathy, gluttony, ambivalence, frustration, etc. etc.) Yes – I still am (and expect) myself to have setbacks, but I have now made it more difficult to fall (far) [...]

Say “YES” to Thinking Big

All it takes is one good idea to bring forth the promise of abundance and prosperity. However, so many fantastical thoughts that enter our minds leave just as quickly because they seem to improbable or impossible. Or, we simply don’t know what to do with them. I am a conduit for ideas, but I usually [...]

Say “YES” to Life

This past week has had me thinking about saying “YES” to life in general. Several days ago, an obituary was pointed out to me in the local paper of someone I knew and worked for several years ago. Several years later, I am reading the story of his life and consequent passing – at the [...]

Say “Yes”… to … what?

This past week has been challenging. Due to some lingering dental pain before and after my root canal, I suspect the only things I have said “YES” to have been pharmaceuticals, sleep, and movie rentals. I am, of course, exaggerating somewhat.

Friday evening, I attended a concert of my ex-housemate, Ken Brown at the Registry Theatre [...]

Have you ever wondered how your life would change…

… if you decided to become a “Yes” person instead of a “No” person? What would happen if you challenged those almost habitual decisions to dismiss an idea or an action, and decided to follow through and see what would happen? I have been a “No” person for much of my adult life, but now [...]