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Comment on A Reality Check by Bob Anyon

Bob Anyon — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:54:09 +0000

Wonderful pictures Michael, I especially like the pictures of the faces–you have captured their spirit as well.
Our recent travels confirmed the same feeling for us: every day is something to cherish and relish!

Glad you’re home and will see you soon

Bob

Comment on A Reality Check by Maryann & Bill Beitel

Maryann & Bill Beitel — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:55:44 +0000

Dear Michael and Laura,

We are so touched by your narrative. We have tried to describe “the highlight” of this grand adventure. You have “nailed it!” Our myriad of photos show the migration, and that was indeed spectacular. But, just as outstanding are the pictures of the people. The dignity and kindnesses of the Tanzanians have left an unforgettable imprint on our hearts. One must travel to “uncomfortable” places to truly appreciate the human spirit.

Thank you also for your friendship. What a special group of people we were with!

Fondly,
Maryann and Bill

Comment on Just Google It Already! by Jack

Jack — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:30:44 +0000

Wow… what looking at a statue has generated. Nice reflections, Michael…

Jack

Comment on Just Google It Already! by Duncan

Duncan — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:28:20 +0000

Wonderful Post Michael,
Fascinating to think of the influence of technology on the physiology of our brains. It makes me wonder how were our brains changed by other technological milestones.
I’m sitting at a very old antique table typing this on my laptop. I’ve been told the table is 300 years old. So that means it was made by hand in a time before electricity! A time when everything was made by hand. The only thing mass produced at that time were books. I imagine, the people that made the table never read one.
Along the lines of technology and the brain. Here is an ominous video that explores the ethics of cutting edge Biotech research with direct implications on how brains and computers physically interface.

http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_root_wolpe_it_s_time_to_question_bio_engineering.html

Comment on “What Is This Thing Called Love?” by Jarl Forsman

Jarl Forsman — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:18:35 +0000

Hi Michael, I think you are spot on, that is not love and possibly not even attachment, but a wound crying out. The wound of having lost complete touch with one’s essence and looking for it on the outside where it can never be found. It is heart-wrenching and yet I think most of us have felt it to some degree. And it is just that wound which sends us on our quest to discover the truth of who we really are. I’d steer her to look within herself and find the beauty she saw in him, within herself. Because, in truth, whatever she saw in her beloved, is just a reflection of herself projected out. I’ve been there myself and wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. It was the door that led me in to discover the love within. It’s a great topic. Love.

Comment on Up In Smoke by Bob Anyon

Bob Anyon — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:13:05 +0000

Thanks for this insight! I enjoy all your posts, so don’t stop.

Comment on Gratitude – Basic Hygiene For the Heart by Sage

Sage — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:06:03 +0000

Great post (once again) my friend!

On the topic of getting one’s mind off of oneself, I love Guruji’s “recipe” for depression:

“Just go on thinking “What about me? What about me?”

…So simply illustrative. And of course his antidote for depression is service.

Smiles
Sage

Comment on Gratitude – Basic Hygiene For the Heart by Dan

Dan — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:57:36 +0000

Hi, Michael,

I just read through your blog, and have not yet explored the links. I agree with your remarks about depression and appreciate that you don’t condemn medication across the board. I guess we know that the geniuses you mention suffered, but do we know that they had depression, the illness? Probably not, since even today we don’t know what depression is: there is no test for it, no known cause, no known cure.

Inspiring sermon, as usual, Michael.

Comment on Do One Thing Only by Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:14:29 +0000

“A DREAM YOU DREAM ALONE IS ONLY A DREAM ~ A DREAM YOU DREAM TOGETHER IS REALITY” JOHN LENNON

I have cast aside despair and I choose to BE on the just side of history, on the positive side of all the problems ~ ALL ~ the SOLUTION side. We were born to change, not stay the same. Thank-you Michael ~ Colleen

Comment on Making Friends With Change by Sage

Sage — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:59:18 +0000

“How often do I struggle to follow my own advice?” Words to take to heart………..

You might find this interesting: Guruji said that one of the last impressions to leave us (before we are empty/ free/ unbounded/ unconditioned/ etc etc) is the dynamic that: keeps us from doing what we know is good for us (following our own advice)/ keeps us doing things we know are bad for us.

Once this dynamic is conquered, completion of the goal is very quick…………

But isn’t that the crux of it, right there? Really not quite in our control…………..

Of course, all too many people lack basic knowledge of what is good for them, or realization of so many things which are bad for them………they lack that discrimination, which is one of the key first steps on the path………….

Everyone is seeking, only a fortunate few have come to identify themselves as seekers………….and there the (conscious) path begins………

Smiles…

Love
Sage