“Life without play is a grinding, mechanical existence organized around doing the things necessary for survival. Play is the stick that stirs the drink. It is the basis of all art, games, books, sports, movies, fashion, fun, and wonder—in short, the basis of what we think of as civilization. Play is the vital essence of life. It is what makes life lively.” …. Stuart Brown Over the years, I’ve noticed my mediation practice become, Continue Reading
Archives for April 2018
The Power of Calm Energy
“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along” … Paramahansa Yogananda There’s a youtube clip going around of the African trail guide, Alan McSmith, remaining calm while an elephant charges at him. Although as a experienced guide McSmith would be familiar with the signs about whether the elephant was aggressive or just threatening him, it is still a 15,000 pound animal coming at Continue Reading
Dream Our Story to Life
“The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story. This truth applies both to individuals and institutions." … Michael Margolis, Educator, Anthropologist. I met someone at a networking function recently who was telling me about a tribe she is familiar with in the Amazon, the Achuar people. The Achuar believe you can dream your future to life. Furthermore, on a nightly basis during Continue Reading