“I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions.” “The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each oneContinue reading “Five Quotes from Dorothy Day”
Tag Archives: Spirituality
Life = Risk (one way to look at it)
I’ve seen this short clip in the past, but can’t remember if I previously posted it here or not. Anyhow, I just came across it again on Facebook and thought I’d share it for the end of this year and the beginning of the next. Though I find this very inspiring, it’s title is aContinue reading “Life = Risk (one way to look at it)”
Just a few photos…
Click any photo for a larger view… Urban Simplicity..
A Little Snow and a Big Sky
This morning when I woke I was somewhat surprised to see there were a couple inches of snow on the ground. It really changes my short commute to work…how I ride a bike. Interestingly, for as big and heavy as the Mundo is, it is not my favorite bike to ride in the snow. InContinue reading “A Little Snow and a Big Sky”
Five Quotes from Jesus of Nazareth
This is another in the Five Quotes series on this blog, but I first have two preface the quotes with a couple comments. Firstly, I just wanted to say that I found the above photo at St. Francis Place. I chose the photo because I do believe that Jesus meditated (there are plenty of resourcesContinue reading “Five Quotes from Jesus of Nazareth”
Merry Christmas!
I know it’s a day early, and that not everyone in the world celebrates Christmas, but I thought I’d send out well wishes to all my fellow bloggers, bikers, cooks, and other misfit souls on this material plane in which we currently find ourselves. Merry Christmas and with hopes for a healthy and prosperous NewContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”
Life in Motion
How did it get so late so soon?It’s night before it’s afternoon.December is here before it’s June.My goodness how the time has flewn.How did it get so late so soon?~Dr. Seuss Sometimes I forget about it…or at least refuse to be aware. It has been such a busy year–the past month especially–and now Christmas andContinue reading “Life in Motion”
Five Quotes from Jiddu Krishnamurti
“A man who is not afraid is not aggressive, a man who has no sense of fear of any kind is really a free, a peaceful man.” “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody onContinue reading “Five Quotes from Jiddu Krishnamurti”
Advent
As many of you know, today begins the Christian season of Advent. I do not talk openly very often on this blog about my faith (for many reasons), but here is a synopsis. While I was baptized and raised as a Christian, and consider myself a Christian to this day, I also have deep respectContinue reading “Advent”
I Can Finally Name It
For many years I have enjoyed taking pictures. First with a 35mm camera (never did learn to develop them myself) and more recently with digital. What is truly awesome about digital cameras is that–because there is no developing involved–you are able to take multiple pictures of the same thing, upload them, and pick-and-choose which youContinue reading “I Can Finally Name It”
A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense
This post is twofold. Firstly, it is another in the theme that when you walk or ride a bike you witness so much more than when in a car (yes, I know I’ve been harping on this lately but it is important in my daily life), and in the case of myself–or anyone–it offers near-countlessContinue reading “A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense”
First Frost…
Like much of the northern hemisphere it’s getting cold here this time of year and last night we had the first frost of the season. Though I truly do love the change of seasons I am more than a bit ambivalent of the advent of the cold months…I feel unprepared this year, physically and mentally.Continue reading “First Frost…”
Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward
If you can imagine it,You can achieve it.If you can dream it,You can become it. To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity. Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. It is wise to direct your anger towards problems — notContinue reading “Five Quotes from William Arthur Ward”
Sometimes I Get Overwhelmed
I snapped this picture a few seconds after taking the bottom of the two previous photos. I was marveling at the beauty of the flowers–and that I had the day off–when I looked up at the sky (I find myself looking at the sky a lot these days). The jet pictured was flying directly overheadContinue reading “Sometimes I Get Overwhelmed”
Five Quotes From Carlos Castaneda
Image found here. “The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.” “The aim is to balance the terror of being alive with the wonder of being alive.” “In a world where death is the hunter, my friend, there isContinue reading “Five Quotes From Carlos Castaneda”
The Present is Now
Today was one of those days…you know what I’m talking about. Everyone has them once in a while. Crazy stupid busy at work, and I was annoyed and annoying. But this evening–after work and after a brief steam and swim at the health center–I sat under the grapevines in my backyard and pondered. I ateContinue reading “The Present is Now”
(Mini) Zen Triathlon
Photo was not edited; it was, ironically, taken from behind the window of a car in the rain. I didn’t intend on this, it just sort of happened (does that make it even more Zen?). The pool is closed this week for yearly maintenance (swimming is my primary exercise, besides biking, of course) and whenContinue reading “(Mini) Zen Triathlon”
Red Sky at Night
I just snapped this photo from my front porch a few minutes ago. Beautiful, isn’t it? But I’m still shaking a little…my nerves are frazzled. Not because of the photo or beautiful sky of course, but because of what happened a little while ago. I was on my way home from the local pizzeria withContinue reading “Red Sky at Night”
Five Quotes from Lao Tzu
The image of Lao Tzu was found here. To learn more about him, click here. At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking,Continue reading “Five Quotes from Lao Tzu”
The Light Is In You
This evening I was looking for a document and remembered it was probably on an old computer, the computer I had before the one on which I type these words. And isn’t it interesting that a computer is considered old if it is a mere 8 or 9 years old (egad, it ran Windows 95).Continue reading “The Light Is In You”
Urban Simplicty 