I finally understand why I chose the field that I did for university, some three decades later. My first degree was in geophysics, which is a very mental discipline. Astrology analysis actually shows that I have no Air, or mental inclination. I have loads of Water, a good dose of Earth and some Fire, which …
After two and a half weeks of vacation, I am returning to “normal” a lot slower than usual. I meditated as often as I could during the trip, but still felt rather ungrounded and taken off base. The last week of our trip was spent in Las Vegas, and it was there the bulk of …
Surviving a tiger chase. Living through the death of a family member. Encountering a stock market crash. These events are simply part of human life. The question is not how to prevent them from happening again. The questions should be what did we learn from the experience, how do we use the new knowledge to …
For half a century, I had felt very awkward strolling around in a bathing suit. And here I am, posting my pictures proudly on the World Wide Web!! My online order of bikinis just arrived, and I am over-the-moon thrilled with them. This is one of these little surprises to remind me of the wonders …
This is a serious question to ask yourself. There is a major distinction between the two states: To feel important is simply a temporary need of the conscious mind; whereas to feel powerful is a permanent, natural state of being. Every one of us was born with the power to affect changes in our lives, …
(This is related to last month’s blog on Obsession) “I am allergic to cane sugar. Every prepared food seems to contain it. Restaurants love to add it…” “I cannot touch gluten. Even in a health food grocery store, almost every item I pick up has it or may have been contaminated with it… ” Sound …
Fat chance. “Peter is obsessed with avoiding fat. Paul is obsessed with exercising. Mary is obsessed with doing every last chore by herself. … And me? I wash my fruits three times before eating because I don’t trust where they have been. I keep my distance with everyone who is ill because I don’t want …
Uranus entered the constellation of Aries two days ago, and will stay there for seven years. The planet of rebellion given The Ram’s warrior and pioneer power. How do you spell revolution?! Wherever there were built up dissatisfaction, are now rising to the surface and bursting forth. Politically around the world, it is of no …
Amy Chua recently released a book titled Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. There has been a lot of hot debate over this book. Her strict authoritarian style of “Chinese” parenting, has touched a nerve with Asians and non-Asians alike. In case you are not familiar with the subject, here is one article, an interview …
When I was a child, I was fascinated by this distant mountain visible from my home. Every so often, the light would fall on it just right such that the peak would glow. I was told it was made of gold, and that there were caves inhabited by fairies who would grant visitors any wish …
