In love with the Universe . . .

I know what I want to say, but am struggling with how to begin .  .  . 

Perhaps, the beginning is just that .  .  .  the beginning .  .  .  Just say something!  And go from there .  .  . 

We live, we exist, we experience .  .  .

And in that existence and experience, there are questions, statements, and conclusions .  .  .  Some accurate, some not .  .  .

Let's take a deep breath, and hold .  .  .  and hold .  .  .  and hold .  .  .

Within that breath, is the Truth .  .  . 

As the Universe breathes life into us, we are created as Divine .  .  .  We have so much difficulty understanding that .  .  .

Light .  .  .  Spirit .  .  .  Body .  .  .




Until next time .  .  .  Ciao!! 

She stirs the ice in her glass . . .

with an elegant finger .  .  .



Until next time .  .  .  Ciao!!

Choosing Generosity

Many of us consider ourselves to be generous . . . We give to charity, we volunteer our time and energy, we serve, we do good works . . . All those things are absolutely worthwhile, benefit mankind, and are life enhancing . . .

However, do we truly understand the POWER of generosity? Perhaps if we did, we would be even MORE generous than we are . . .

It all starts with generosity . . . Personal transformation can begin with a generous heart, and a generous nature . . . A gift given with a generous heart is a testament to the connection between all beings . . . We are truly ONE, and sharing reinforces that Oneness . . . In Western society, we experience such extreme separation . . . Many of us are deluded into thinking we're each an island, even though we have family and friends whom we love, and who love us . . . But that love often lacks the connectedness necessary to experience the Oneness, the true reality . . .

When we give, we are letting go of the hoarding, grasping quality many human beings exhibit. How many times have we encountered people who aspire to accumulate as much as they can? As much money, furniture, cars, clothing, you name it . . . And more to the point, how many times have WE personally seen that quality in ourselves?

Those who are truly generous are loved! Being truly generous means giving with a pure heart, with pure intention . . . Seeking nothing in return, giving perhaps anonymously, or giving but not doing so publicly so as to make a spectacle . . .

We give because it makes us feel good . . . And, it makes us feel good because it reinforces our connection with the person receiving, and therefore our Oneness with all beings . . .

And here are some other benefits . . . Nobody is likely to hate a person who is truly generous . . . Generosity given from love attracts love . . . The generosity of the pure heart sends a vibration into the Universe which is multiplied many times over, as that generosity encourages others to do the same . . .

Imagine an existence where every human being understands the power of generosity, and then acts upon it? Imagine the beauty of feeling connected to every other being, and they to us . . . THAT is beauty and it has POWER!! The true power of humanity harnassed for LIGHT!!

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

I grew up . . .

.  .  .  in the 60's .  .  .  


That tells you how old I am!  


This is what I listened to .  .  .



Until next time .  .  .  Ciao!!

Non, rien de rien . . .

 Edith Piaf .  .  .


This is my favourite song .  .  .  It brings me to a screeching halt whenever I hear it .  .  .


It speaks of life and its meaning .  .  .  Forgetting the past, the good and the bad, regretting nothing, and looking forward .  .  .


I believe that as Edith Piaf sang these lyrics, they were coming from mind, heart and spirit .  .  .  In her life, she endured many painful moments, but she always rose above them and brought joy to those around her .  .  .



Until next time .  .  .  Ciao!!

My God, your God, and the non-God . . .

I have a deep belief in God .  .  .  the Source .  .  .  the Supreme Being .  .  .

And, this belief and trust guides my thoughts, emotions, and physiology/actions/behaviours in many ways .  .  .

But, a God with human qualities and personality?  No .  .  .

A personal God?  No .  .  .  A Christian God?  A Judaic God?  An Islamic God?  A Hindu God?  No .  .  .

What is the God I speak of?  It's pure consciousness .  .  .  Not necessarily understandable by all human beings .  .  .

It isn't He or She .  .  .  It's the ultimate Unity .  .  .  The Middle Pillar in a Kabbalistic sense .  .  .  The Middle Way .  .  .

What does God want from us?  Wherever we are on the Karmic Ladder, the expectations of God are different .  .  .  We aren't all able to act on the same level .  .  .

For me .  .  .  God is demanding certain things .  .  .

One .  .  .  Wish the best for all beings .  .  .

Two .  .  .  Ask for what I need to fulfill my purpose in this life .  .  .

Three .  .  .  Express gratitude consciously .  .  .

Four .  .  .  Think beautiful thoughts .  .  .

Five .  .  .  All things occur in the right time and right place if we're connected, and if we can see the meaning in events in our lives .  .  .

Six .  .  .  All beings are a manifestation of the Divine .  .  .  If we treat them as such, it has a profound effect upon our behaviour .  .  .

In short, God isn't loving, isn't unloving, isn't black, white, or gray .  .  .  God IS .  .  .

IS what?  

Is whatever we need God to be given where we are in our place in the time/space continuum in this lifetime .  .  .

In the end however, points one through six aren't a bad place to start .  .  .

Until next time .  .  .  Ciao!!

Dem Saints . . .

Who dat???!!!

God LOVES New Orleans . . .

OK, that's hyperbole . . .

But, who CAN'T love the Saints?!

I've been an athlete, a player, a coach . . . I can't tell you how HARD it is to win a championship . . .

I never did win a championship as a player, but did win some as a coach . . .

When I won a championship, the feeling was NEVER joy . . . joy came later . . .

The dominant emotion was relief . . . RELIEF . . . Anyone who has ever coached at a very high competitive level gets that . . .

My hat is off to the Saints . . . And, to N'Orleans!!!

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

Poor me? Not a chance!!

Sitting here in Fla, where the storm has hit and passed through . . .

The day was wild, with lightning, rain, tornadoes, and heavy wind . . .

Life hasn't been easy lately . . . Is it ever?

No question we are challenged over and over, and this is a time of challenge for me . . . Putting up with some people who are full of self-pity . . . People who see the negative in everything, and aren't happy unless worrying about something . . .

I have no time for self-pity, and no time for "poor me" . . . Gratitude will take us a LONG way, and make everything feel a little easier, a little more in-the-flow . . .

We are what we think!! So, let's think beautiful thoughts!!

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

People Get Ready . . .

Random Thoughts . . .

This blog will be all over the place . . . But, since my internet access is spotty at the moment, I'm going to write what I can NOW, because each one might be the last for a while . . .

GRATITUDE is the mother of all emotions . . . And you thought the MOAE is love, right? Well, not so . . . GRATITUDE is like msg (monosodium glutamate) . . . It ramps everything else up, including love, but doesn't lead to lower intestinal upheaval . . . If you get my drift . . . So, be grateful, and be grateful always . . . And avoid msg . . .

Is life fair? No, it isn't . . . Why is it that I and at least most of those who might be reading this, are not living in Darfur, or Haiti, or some other place where all hell is breaking loose, and has been for a long time? I have no answer, except to say that my belief is we come back to this planet multiple times, and in each lifetime, no matter where we are, the whole point is to make progress toward realizing the Christ Consciousness, the Buddha Nature we ALL possess . . .

On Christmas Eve, I lost a dear friend in a single vehicle accident . . . The following week was gruelling for everyone . . . However, life always seems to return to a semblance of "normal", although for some, "normal" won't be the same as it was . . .

Every week or two while in town, I drive cancer patients to and from appointments for treatment . . . Those individuals generally exude such grace and dignity . . . It's an incredibly inspiring experience . . .

The future of ANY culture is its children . . . Care for the children, and NEVER worry about the cost . . . It's money well spent, and pays off in spades down the line . . .

I work out all the time . . . And so should you, if your health permits . . . It's important to feel good, as much as possible, in the three realms . . . Physically, emotionally, and SPIRITUALLY . . .

Always remember . . . Thoughts drive emotions, emotions drive behaviours, and then it becomes circular . . . If we aren't happy, we should take a close look, and we'll realize THOUGHTS must change . . . And then, so does everything else . . .

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

A good life . . .

I have so many terrific friends, and I often wonder . . .

When they're alone, with their own thoughts, what are they feeling? What are they THINKING?

I don't profess to be able to climb into another's mind . . . I can only imagine, and maybe, once in a while, I'll hit the nail squarely . . .

Are they living a good life? Then the question arises . . . Is it a good life, or not, based upon my opinion, or theirs?

Well then, here are six condensed points, which at least for me, provide a good life . . .

One . . . Wish only the best for all beings . . .

Two . . . Ask for that which will help us fulfill our purpose in this life . . .

Three . . . Express gratitude always . . .

Four . . . Think beautiful thoughts . . . Beautiful thoughts create harmony . . . WE ARE WHAT WE THINK!

Five . . . Do good works/be of service, expecting nothing in return . . . This also creates harmony . . . We can't create too much HARMONY in this world!

Six . . . Understand that the Universe speaks to us in many ways, at many times, in its own way . . . Patience is a virtue . . . Events unfold as they will, in their own time, and WE are the star of the show . . . And, for the most part, we write our OWN dialogue . . . So, start writing!!

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

Singing Bowls IV

Wow!! Some internet access is always a blessing . . .

One . . . Wishing everyone the BEST!

Two . . . Does anyone beyond three people actually care what I have to say? lol

Three . . . Astrology . . . Truly, I have never taken it terribly seriously . . . I don't doubt there's some merit, but just never thought it's all that relevant . . .

However, after reading something the other day, I've come to the conclusion there may be something to it . . .

Apropos the singing bowl, of which I am now a proud owner . . .

It was imported by a friend, through a Tibetan friend, who is a good friend of the Dalai Lama . . .

Which means nothing, except I own a singing bowl . . .

It's cool . . . Investigate it, and see if you might want one . . .

Maybe, just maybe . . .

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

Singing Bowls III

I've done a LOT of meditating in my life . . . Probably, three decades . . . And what I find is this . . . It just continues to evolve and get better . . .

The latest addition to my meditation practice is the singing bowl, which resonates with Ajna, or the third eye chakra . . .

If one wants to feel open to the Universe, and feel in the flow of the Universe, I would suggest a singing bowl . . .

However, don't just choose any old singing bowl . . . Play with them, and go with the one which FEELS right intuitively . . . Always listen to the voice!

I'll be gone soon until mid-March, so if there isn't another blog until then, see ya, and best wishes to ALL . . .

Don't know what my internet access will be . . .

ROCK ON!!

Until next time . . . Ciao!!

Singing Bowls II

Tibetan Singing Bowls . . .

These things are pretty damn cool . . .

I've incorporated it into my meditation practice . . .

Mine makes the musical note associated with the third eye chakra, or Ajna . . .

Until next time . . . Ciao!!