October 2012
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Mail Jeep
Finding a new mail jeep isn't that easy…for there are not that many right hand drive used ones available. I found this one online…it was in New Castle Pennsylvania…about 13 hours away. I was dealing with Shady the salesman….and between… Continue reading
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I had been weak.
I love this analogy from yesterday's reading by Mark Nepo. The Art of Facing Things What people have forgotten is what every salmon knows. —ROBERT CLARK Salmon have much to teach us about the art of facing things. In swimming… Continue reading
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A parent to me.
When my father's obituary was in our local paper, it was short, to the point of almost being meaningless…for it did not show the progression of his children's lives, who they married and their children. It simply had our first… Continue reading
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I Exploded in Feelings.
"I was entirely alienated from both my inner and outer worlds. All my life, I have found it difficult to admit I am feeling anger, fear or bitterness. Ever anxious that certain feelings would make me an evil person or… Continue reading
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Out Run the Truth
From Mark Nepo's book, "The Awakening" – October 28th "I have stopped. You have not." —BUDDHA "There is a story of how, just before he was hung, Angulimala, the murderer, became an Arahant, or worthy one, because of his encounter… Continue reading
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Being Transparent.
"The Buddha said that in order to be free, one must accept, even embrace, suffering." Mary Pipher I heard this women being interviewed on XM Radio…and so I ordered her book. Here is what I love…so far. "There are… Continue reading
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Fail to show up.
Some weeks, days and months are riddle with growth spurts that challenge my patience…that try again and again to pierce the calm waters inside. Knowing that life is filled with moments and it isn't personal, until we make it so. How… Continue reading
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You Can’t Win By Staying.
I copied more from the article, in case some didn't click on the link to read. It was very enlightening to me, and I want it to be on my blog site. Most of us assume many things about… Continue reading
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The Zero, Labeling Mental Disorders Doesn’t Answer the Real…
Labeling Mental Disorders Doesn’t Answer the Real Question: Does a “Diagnosis” Mean There’s a Cure? via andrewvachss.tumblr.com Here is a paragraph that is chilling to me. This is why many abusers pass lie detector tests! Please read the whole article!… Continue reading
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Worthless in his eyes.
I heard a line on the radio about our court systems no longer being a place to find the truth…and that really hit home. That is scary to me. Where do we now go to have the truth validated?… Continue reading