Signs, Direction, and Another Room
The lead-up to decisions, where the result impacts many people and is one of those moments where life...
Thoughts on the Empty Field
I have written a bit about the concept of an empty field and what this means spiritually, mentally,...
Poem – Machines That Move Earth
(1) Putting aside hollywood notions of machine versus man – September morning is hidden in fog, coated with...
Poem – Fragments of the person
(1) Washed with silent words spoken by creatures of the day and night I let go and slept...
Poem – Excerpt #2 from Sand Shadows
The following are excerpts from a new piece I am writing called “Sand Shadows”. Excerpt #2 Grey sky...
Poem – From the Marathon
The poem “From the Marathon” from the reading on 05/04/14. This piece is part of a larger work...
Poem – One Truth
The poem “One Truth” from the reading on 05/04/14. The rain filled dharma is still dharma. Rain falls...
May 2014 Issue of Shambhala Sun
Just read three wonderful articles in the latest issue of Shambhala Sun that I wanted to share. Going...
Book Review – Cultivating the Empty Field
This is a follow-up to my previous post about the book “Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination...
Essay – Guides and Turning Points
How did I get here? An important question I throw into the air while reading, writing, and drinking...
Book – Not answers, but where to look
The one single book that has helped me to focus, let go, and where to find the answers...
Essay – Paths and Questions
How do we know if the path we are following is meant for us, and is not someone...
On “Dualism”
I am reading the “Cultivating the Empty Field” for the second time, and also Dogen’s “Moon in a...