Archive for May, 2009

Imagine, you wake up and you’re 40. Wow. Here we are in the middle. Time for something new. I think I’ll have a child, start a business, and prepare to start taking care of my parents. Yes, fun! Great idea. There is certainly a new flavor to this impending decade. The time is more urgently… »

I just returned from an annual get-together with friends on an East Coast beach. Each year, about twenty of us celebrate birthdays, life, and the beauty of friendship. We come together to remember who we once were, and to make a new declaration about who we are now. Away from the regular stress of life, we… »

Here’s a good article explaining acupuncture and its benefits. Some excerpts: “Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture: increases immune function and resistance to disease, reduces pain through the release of endorphins; reduces inflammation and promotes feelings of well-being through the release of neurotransmitters; improves circulation and smooth muscle relaxation; increases pain tolerance by changing the way… »

Meditation is for everyone. So many of us have a view of who meditates. We  must be “spiritual” or a “serious” Buddhist or something. That’s funny,  a serious Buddhist. A long time ago, I read a great book, Dharma Punx, by Noah Levine.  It’s a great read and an even better lesson.  Instilling quiet into… »

One of the great causes of stress in our bodies and lives is striving for perfection. When we stop and think, we know that nothing will ever be perfect. Yet we continue to strive towards that goal. Let go. Perfection is intrinsic to the flow of life. Open up and let life move through you…. »