So, I got an offer to build a website for an organization as a side job. The thing is, it pays $50/hr. Which is like, a lot of money. In just five hours I’d have a round trip ticket to … Continue reading →

Is it possible to attract only positive experiences in your life? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. The bigger–and better–question is, are there really any negative experiences in life? Even the most negative experiences are lessons. We always … Continue reading →

So, for a few minutes, I was a little homesick. I saw the most beautiful picture of the rising sun in Narragansett Bay this morning on the Surf Shop’s webcam. For a few minutes, I really wanted to be there. … Continue reading →

This weekend was great. It started out a little rocky with a work party that I hosted Friday night–it was fun, but not really my thing. Once I got back into the groove of things, it was great. I can’t really … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed that a lot of people think it’s funny when I talk about how beautiful the world is–or, they do not understand how I can be so happy living a very simple life. I mean, I don’t go out … Continue reading →

Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. – Buddha I think he’s onto something…

I was scrounging through a little nick-nack store yesterday and I saw a little pewter square engraved with a list of things that create happiness. It was a great little list–and very beautiful in its simplicity. Today, my mom emailed … Continue reading →

I’m scared of americans. Most Americans walk around with tight little faces, sharp eyes, and angry gestures. They look like they want something. I don’t know what they want, and it frightens me. (Though not really, of course, because I … Continue reading →

If there were no illusion, there would be no enlightenment. It is through you that truth is known. You are here to enable the purpose of the universe to unfold. That is how important you are!

So I was watching clips from Bush’s address to the nation marking the fifth anniversary of September 11th. He did a great job drumming up fear and making people uneasy. He spoke a lot about the war on terror, and … Continue reading →