Picked up my buddy, Robert, on the early side. Arrived at the venue just as they were letting cars in. Immediately apparent that they weren’t ready for the influx of folks. Somehow we ended up parking at the entrance to the venue. We cruised the parking lot a bit. I bought a Steal Your Face […]
Walk Before Me
Walk Before Me Walk before me, walk before me Walk before me, and everything’ll be alright Walk before me, free from blame Walk before, know my name Walk before me, walk in grace, Walk before me, set the pace Walk behind me, walk behind me Walk behind me, and everything’ll be alright Walk behind me, […]
On the occasion of my 20 year HS reunion
I woke up this morning to discover that the 1997 graduating class of Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, Ca had a 20th year reunion last night. I didn’t attend because, first and foremost, I had no idea that it was taking place. I guess I missed the FB memo. But such a milestone moment […]
Film Review: Fierce Grace
Fierce Grace, produced and directed by Mickey Lemle, is a documentary about Ram Dass. The film was made after Ram Dass had a stroke. The film is about how the stroke changed Ram Dass’ life and how he makes meaning of what he calls, “being stroked.” The film moves between the present (2001-2002) and the […]
“I see no imperfections.”
Today, while zigzagging across Atlanta, I had a chance to listen to another episode of Jack Kornfield’s “Heart Wisdom” podcast. Again, I found something there that resonated. Jack told an old story about a time when his friend, Ram Dass, was experiencing intense doubt. In that moment, Ram Dass’s teacher quietly circled him, looking at […]
How might we?
How might we be a little kinder? A little more compassionate? A little more present? A little more accepting? A little more curious? A little more open-minded? A little more engaged? A little more receptive? A little more appreciative? A little more humble? A little more aware? A little more uncertain? A little more flexible? […]