Fighting Against or Living For?

Two and a half years ago Bob and I moved to the lake.  At first it was “paradise.”  Then some major changes around here brought us back to reality and reminded us that life has its challenges and people are people no matter where you live. The biggest challenge for me has been staying young and healthyContinue reading “Fighting Against or Living For?”

Thought for Today

“Intention is the core of all conscious life. It is our intentions that create karma, our intentions that help others,our intentions that lead us away from the delusions of individuality toward the immutable verities of enlightened awareness. Conscious intention colors and moves everything.”—Master Hsing Yun

Are You Still Saying NO to Fear?

The world is in a spiritual battle right now between love and fear.  It is an age-old battle that continues to be played out in the world.  It is important to remember this is not a battle that can be fought with earthly weapons.  It must be fought in our minds with our thoughts.  We areContinue reading “Are You Still Saying NO to Fear?”

Making Time

My morning practice takes some time — anywhere from 1 1/2 to two hours.  Even though we are retired Bob and I still work.  We just don’t go somewhere else to work and we don’t collect regular paychecks.  Like most people, one reason we work is that we need the money.  Sometimes that need takes over and myContinue reading “Making Time”