Category Archives: General

I think about the Unity message of “put your own mask on first” which is a metaphor of how airlines instruct passengers – you’re no good if you can’t breath yourself.  But, my problem, even though I like to give, is that I have an expectation back. That’s something I need to get over.  I need to give and that’s it. I have had the mentality that “if” I “give” then people will give to me.  Well, that’s misplaced expectation, attracting those that expect me to give to them.  I need to not expect from others, and give freely. Whether or not I get anything from anyone in return should be … Continue reading →

Sorry for not writing lately, been busy. Not much better today, other than including this video: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/caddy-shack/A5C82AA1CB82F4550930A5C82AA1CB82F4550930 Next: Peak Experience

Do you believe you can help people? What if they don’t want your help? What if they think that by not allowing you to help them, they are helping you? What is help? Where is help? Who is help? Never why. Never “why” is there help.

Buddhism and golf just seem to go together.  And, the story about bringing them together can be both fact and fiction.  I’m not preaching religion, just depicting mythology.  How do we reach our inner spirit?  Not through story, but through actions. Golf gives us this opportunity, as it’s the only sport I’ve ever played that I can get better at, without practicing.  Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t practice to get better at golf. It means, that by thinking about the game – watching the game – and provoking the game’s silence and mental acuity, you can mindfully improve your game. It is the dichotomy of knowing and doing.  … Continue reading →

TENZIN GYATSO, THE 14TH DALAI LAMA: We can see that all the desirable experiences that we cherish or aspire to attain are dependent upon cooperation and interaction with other sentient beings.