I am pondering several little things in my life… I have been in a growth-0riented relationship for about a year now (Wow! right?). Growth-oriented because Stephanie (my partner) is a strong woman who is thankfully able to assert her needs and desires. It has been very pleasant at times and occasionally trying. But overallContinue reading “preliminary ruminations Jan 2015”
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Aqua Float experience, part 2
Continuing from the earlier post about floating in a sensory deprivation tank… I was starting to notice that there might have been tension in my bones? Was that possible? Then I slowly became aware of a point in my neck that was developing discomfort. Now before you judge the whole concept of floating based onContinue reading “Aqua Float experience, part 2”
Aqua Float – my first sensory deprivation tank experience
The tank looks like a bizarre, smooth clam-shell – white plastic or composite material, filled with relatively clear water. There is a small L.E.D. light in the back of the tank which slowly shifts in color from clear white, to blue, to purple, orange and green; the water takes on these new colors. I stepContinue reading “Aqua Float – my first sensory deprivation tank experience”
2014 Report for astro dharma
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 17,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 6 sold-out performances for that manyContinue reading “2014 Report for astro dharma”
Expanding a Dharma center in Florida, benefiting many sentient beings
Drupon Thinley Ningpo, my root guru, is working to expand the Dharma center he started in Tampa Florida. This is going to be a much larger, modern shrine room which will be able to hold up to 200 participants. Please help out if you are able to. Also, there are some great Dharma items youContinue reading “Expanding a Dharma center in Florida, benefiting many sentient beings”
late summer 2014 update
Hello dear readers, I have started going back to school (again). This time I am more prepared and disciplined, so I anticipate applying to nursing schools within 18 – 24 months if not sooner. I am presently enrolled in Microbiology and the accompanying lab. The possibility of an e-book on astrology is floating around inContinue reading “late summer 2014 update”
Bodhicitta in the workplace
Not too long ago, a fellow sangha member was supporting me when I was sick. I am grateful for his support (in the form of hearty soups and other good food) and I am very grateful too for the fascinating conversation we had at the time. We discussed non-duality and what is possible for aContinue reading “Bodhicitta in the workplace”
Wonderful, Heart Warming Movies
I have been watching a new genre of movies recently with my girlfriend. It has been fun to see these creative and outside the box types of films. I’m not sure if all these movies fit in the same genre, but they are definitely worth watching! Plus all of these movies are suitable for anyContinue reading “Wonderful, Heart Warming Movies”
Random acts of spontaneous compassion
In case you are new here, I am attempting to blog every day for a month. I think this plan will actually end up as 30 posts – some random, some insightful, some moaning and groaning… Maybe it will take me 45 days to accomplish this, we shall see. In this post, I want toContinue reading “Random acts of spontaneous compassion”
Abusive relationship with your job?
Remember how I said I was going to blog every day for a month? … Yeah, well a few days in and I’ve missed my timeline 😦 At least I have a viable excuse! I have been working and due to my co-workers being on vacation, I have been working longer hours and busier shifts,Continue reading “Abusive relationship with your job?”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 