A Mindful Life

Play, virtuoso!
Ignite the spirits of those
gathered listening.

“Shadow Public” by Boris Sasic ©2003 / ephotograph.com

If you’ve ever pondered this question — even whimsically, via Monty Python — here are some interesting answers.
What’s yours?

When one eye is fixed upon your destination, there is only one eye left with which to find the Way.
–Anonymous

Into the distance
the bleak invasion expands;
water and sky merge.

“Flood in our Town” by Cindy Sliva ©2003 / ephotograph

As the eyes cannot see themselves, so it is with the soul;
it is sight itself, and therefore it sees all. The moment
it closes its eyes to all it sees, its own light makes it
manifest to its own view. It is for this reason that
people take the path of meditation.
–Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid `Inayat [...]

As we approach the holiday season, remember there are many children in situations where money is scarce. You will soon see Christmas trees at the mall with paper ornaments describing age, gender, and suggested gift item for a child. Or you may receive a flyer in the mail requesting your assistance. One [...]

I am so proud of and pleased for my Other Half. Last year he released a beta version of software designed to enable Apple laptop users to use the trackpad as a “scrollpad.” After extensive testing, he released it this morning as shareware. Apparently he has many happy customers, because orders keep [...]

As wispy as mist,
shadow people seek to quench
heat’s intensity.

“Hot Summer In The City” by Zona Shearrow ©2003 / ephotograph

The thinking iterated in this excerpt demonstrates the travesty of elevating “arts” as something that only “special, creative” people do.
Despite the maxim about old dogs and new tricks, I don’t think age alone creates such fears. Our society values professionalism and disdains amateurism. Why should I try Irish dancing when I can see [...]

The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what’s good.
–Albert Schweitzer