Tag Archives: Spirituality

More Fortune Cookie Philosophy

Take this how you will, but I believe it to be true. And no I do not see God as an old grey haired man with a long beard sitting on a golden throne judging us…but more of the source of our very being; the reason that we live and breath and why we areContinue reading “More Fortune Cookie Philosophy”

Five Quotes from Joseph Campbell

“If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know theyContinue reading “Five Quotes from Joseph Campbell”

How To Simply Live

The title of this post is a question not a statement, and I pose it mostly to myself. It could easily be rearranged to say How to Live Simply and have the same meaning. To live simply and to simply live are one-in-the-same in my opinion…and I’m still trying to figure out how to doContinue reading “How To Simply Live”

Five Quotes from Leo Tolstoy

“Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced.” “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” “I sit on a man’s back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him andContinue reading “Five Quotes from Leo Tolstoy”

The Good Neighbor

This post is a first for me in that I am showing something being carried in my truck. In the more than 3 years I’ve had this blog I have never showed a picture of my vehicle and prefer to post about pro-bicycle/human transport instead. As regular readers of this blog know, I also preferContinue reading “The Good Neighbor”

Strange Coincidence

I’ve been hesitant to share this photo for a while, I’m not sure why…just have. But anyhow, I thought I’d share the story behind it and the somewhat odd coincidences that go along with it. Well, first of all, the man in the picture is Fred Tornow and he is standing in front of myContinue reading “Strange Coincidence”

Graceful

I saw these seagulls flying around the other day…swooping down and grabbing small pieces of bread that someone had thrown on the street. They seemed so graceful and at peace; it was a sort of aerial dance. It reminded me of this following passage (which I have often found inspiring):  “Therefore I tell you, doContinue reading “Graceful”

The War Prayer, by Mark Twain (and a few other quotes)

To read a bit about the background of Mark Twain’s War Prayer, click here.  You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Jesus the Christ (Matthew 5:43-44) Whoever counters the malicious with malice can never be pure,Continue reading “The War Prayer, by Mark Twain (and a few other quotes)”

A Message of Hope

Ok, firstly, I found this short movie (25 minutes) to be extremely moving and inspiring. It may be a bit too “new age-y” for some, but if you have an open mind (obvious pun) I recommend you watch it. It’s a film about meditation and our collective consciousness and how everything we do individually effectsContinue reading “A Message of Hope”

Floral Beauty (despite the cold weather)

This time of year when I see flowers poking up through the still-brown leaves and other debris from winter they look especially beautiful to me…almost illuminated against their drab backdrop. I snapped a few closeups today of flowers growing in my neighbor’s front yard. The two below I find particularly interesting…I didn’t realize it whenContinue reading “Floral Beauty (despite the cold weather)”

Ezekiel Bread…my interpretation

I’ve posted recipes for this bread–or variations of it–in the past on numerous occasions, but the two most popular are here and here. Those two posts, in fact, draw the largest amount of visitors to this blog everyday (through search engines, I imagine). Yup, I can carry things on my bike until I’m blue inContinue reading “Ezekiel Bread…my interpretation”

Pilgrimage

OK, firstly this was not an actual pilgrimage (just thought I’d get your attention), but more of a long ride on the Mundo through South Buffalo to Lackawanna, NY with the destination of a local Basilica and Shrine. It was a beautiful day, albeit a bit chilly, and I felt like I needed some exerciseContinue reading “Pilgrimage”

Spring…and the newness it brings

Amazing isn’t it? I think so. As I was walking the Mundo up the plank of gratefulness today I saw these shoots pushing up in front of the porch. They’re a type of day-lily that were in my front yard when I bought the house. Who knows how long they were here before I livedContinue reading “Spring…and the newness it brings”

Anyone Can Practice Yoga

It may come to a surprise to some that I practice Yoga (then again, maybe not)..I don’t do it regularly but sporadically. But when I do I often wonder why I don’t do it every day…it makes me feel good…physically and emotionally (especially when followed by meditation). It is, in fact, yoga and positive thoughtContinue reading “Anyone Can Practice Yoga”

First Signs of Spring

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like this has been a long winter; not terribly snowy but very cold. Anyhow, as I was taking out the trash yesterday I spotted this…the tiny dot of green which you see in the above image. Last autumn, just before the real cold came, I pulled out anyContinue reading “First Signs of Spring”

Winter on the Wane

Winter, I think, is finally on the wane. I took these photos while on a walk today…during a half drizzle/half snow shower at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY. I found it somewhat bleak but still beautiful at the same time. I sometimes find it truly difficult to see the forest through theContinue reading “Winter on the Wane”

Five Quotes from The Dalai Lama

Photo found here.    Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. Today, more than ever before, life mustContinue reading “Five Quotes from The Dalai Lama”