Author Archives: jimwdollar

Doing what is called for,being what is called for,in each situation as it arises,with no concern for what is in it for us,is being Jesus and Buddha.That is what they did.It is what all of us dowhen we know what we are doing–doing what is called forwhere/when/how it is called for.That is all there isContinue reading “December 11, 2024”

If you want to be luckyhave no desire or expectation,but trust yourself to what the day bringswith the openness of joyful presence,delighted with everything that comes its way,like a child filled with wonder,or a dog looking forward to another walkaround the same block.Knowing something is comingand excited to see what you will do with it.

Waterfalls can be counted onto do what is theirs to doin each situation as it arises,dependably, reliably, consistentlyover the full course of their life.Would that we all were that way.We all would do well to make it that way with usonly partially, intermittently, occasionally, somewhatly.Wanting to do what is ours to dono matter whatin eachContinue reading “December 09, 2024”

Gospel is the Blues, the Blues is Gospel,and it’s all the Buddha and the Christ,you and me–life at its truest and best.Classic Gospel and Blueswere never about making money.They were about being real.About being alive.The same goes for Buddha and Jesus.They were just two guys being realwalking through the world,peaceful abiding here, now.That is allContinue reading “December 08, 2024”

If the only things we wantedwere to see, know, be right aboutwhat is called forin each situation as it arises, and do it when, where, and howit needs to be done,with nothing in it for usbeyond the joy of doing itand the satisfaction of having done it,the world would be way different,and way better.That isn’tContinue reading “December 08, 2024”

I bought a new computer and lost everything, or close enough, migrating data from the old computer, and am putting things together with Apple Support and time. At least, I am here, now!Here, now, I’m thinking we have no businessasking/demanding our body to defend/excuse/explain/justify its messages to us.Maybe most of our problems stem fromfailing toContinue reading “December 07, 2024”

Faith is making something upand saying it is so.How would you verify or disputethat assertion?Do you trust yourself to knowwhen you are making something up?Or, when someone else is making something up?How can we know when something is made up?How much of what you hear on a daily basisis made up?Would you say that weContinue reading “December 04, 2024”

Jesus and the Buddha were independent thinkers.They were their own authority.Jesus said, “”You have heard it said,but I say unto you…”And, “Who do YOU say that I am?”The Buddha said, “Don’t listen to me!Listen to YOU!”And they lived their lifein light of what mattered to them.Now there are churches and temples,doctrines and dharma,ministers and priestsandContinue reading “December 03, 2024”

Trump owns both houses of Congress, the Supreme Court,and, soon to be, the FBI.And, he is on the way to owning the military.He may as well be kingfor all the difference being president makes.And, I’m remembering the words of Genghis Khan,who is reported to have said,”It is easier to conquer a nation than to governContinue reading “December 02, 2024”