Category Archives: 06/25/2020

The Divine Spark withincomes alive as we live in waysthat are true to our heart,our original nature,our innate virtues (the thingswe do best and love/enjoy most)our intrinsic intuition,in doing what is called forin each situation as it arises,when/where/how(One thing, not three)it needs to be done,for the joy of doing itand the satisfaction of having doneContinue reading “September 19, 2024 – A”

If we leave right now,we may get there before we die!But.There is no time to lose!Seeing things as they arewill give you vertigo.You will be throwing up forever.Things as they areis not as steady state of being!Equanimity is absolute denial!Sheldon B. Kopp said it first,and best:”Some things can be experienced,but not understood,and some things canContinue reading “September 18, 2024 – A”

We have to know when and whereto draw the line.When to take “NO!” for an answer,and when to give “NO! for an answer.Being savvy is listening to our intuitionall the way.When we think we know what we are doing,it is time to sit for a whilein the right kind of emptiness/stillness/silence(One thing, not three!)until theContinue reading “September 17, 2024 – A”

The real Holy Trinityare: Our Original Nature,sometimes called our “Buddha Nature,”or our “Christ Nature.”Our innate virtues–I’m breaking here to quote Alan Watts in The Way of Zen: “When we have learned to let our mind alone so that it functions in the integrated and spontaneous way that is natural to it, we begin to showContinue reading “September 16, 2024 – A”

Do you believe in God?It’s a trick question.Do you think Jesus believed in God?Or Moses?People who know Goddon’t have to believe in God.Particularly people who know God dwells within.God has always dwelt within.God is nowhere “Out There!”God is entirely and “forever “In Here!”It is only when we recognizethe divinity that dwells withinthat we are ableContinue reading “September 15, 2024 – A”

Buddhists say they don’t believe in God.But.They believe in karma.They believe in merit.They believe something/someone is keeping SCORE!!!The Score Keeper is sacrosanct.Everybody believes in the Score Keeper!!!And lives to keep the Score Keeper happyin order to get what they want.Buddhists have prayer beads (and flags).But no God.Well, who is keeping score?The Score Keeper is GodContinue reading “September 14, 2024 – A”

All Donald Trump is good foris hate and fear.If you are going to vote for Donald Trump,it is because he has filled youwith hate and fear,and continues to do soevery time he speaks.Donald Trump is a pumping stationfor hate and fear.Fear and hate are mutually arising emotions.They play off of each other.They validate each other.TheyContinue reading “September 13, 2024 – A”

The right kind of emptiness,stillness and silence is one thing,not three,and is the source of all that follows:Seeing/Hearing/Knowing/Doing/Being(One thing, not five!)in ways that serve/exhibit/express/revealour original nature,our innate virtues(The things we do bestand enjoy/love doing most),our intrinsic intuition–in response to what is called forin each situation as it arises,no matter what,all our life long.Alan Watts isContinue reading “September 12, 2024 – A”

Despite the disparityit is all one.In spite of all the hatred,it is all one.We are different only in ourperceptions and beliefs.On every other level or measurewe are identical.Take away our racial-ethnic designations,our sexual preferences and gender orientationsand their externally imposed evaluations,and there are no differences.Digestion works the same way in all of us.Inhalation, exhalation.Walking, running.Laughing,Continue reading “September 11, 2024 – A”

There is only doing what is called forin each situation as it arises,when, where and how it is called for,one situation after anotherall our life long–whether we want to or not,whether we feel like it or not,whether we are in the mood for it or not,for no other reason than because it is called forandContinue reading “September 10, 2024 – A”

Brooks Vance told his wife Louise,at the point in their lifewhen they were spending more timein the hospital than on the beach,or anywhere else they might want to be,”Don’t add up your vulnerabilities, Louise.It would only depress you.””Don’t think about your troubles!Have another drink!”Not thinking about our troublesis the ground of all religion,particularly the moreContinue reading “September 09, 2024 – A”

The balance point between extremesis the place to be at all times,in all places.Caring/not-caring.Wanting/not-wanting.Good/bad.Right/wrong.Loving/not-loving.Knowing/not-knowing.Seeing/not-seeing.At the tipping point,we can go anywhere,do anything,especially the things that are called for,the things that are asked of us,required of us,in all times and placesalong the way.In moments of doubt,go with what has urgency,with what is calling us,with where our interestContinue reading “September 08, 2024 – A”