Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear

As I look in the side view mirror, I can see death gaining on me as I travel down this road of life. Every breath, closer to death. That goes for all of us. It's been a rough couple of weeks. I am unable to perform live music these days. I had to cancel band … Continue reading Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear

A Man of Many Lists

My formal introduction to Theravada Buddhism was in 2018 at Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand. Laurie and I had wandered in to the Meditation Center and meditated. When we were finished we were greeted by Mr. Hartanto Gunawan, the director of the center. The meditation center also includes an LNA program for at-risk girls and … Continue reading A Man of Many Lists

7. Self Connection & Self Reflection

I know I write a lot about meditation here. It's something that I've practiced for decades and I find it a very valuable tool for living, especially in the face of death. For the past 6 years my practice has been a combination of three things: impermanence, mindfulness, and cause and effect. Impermanence is a … Continue reading 7. Self Connection & Self Reflection

6. Approaching Death: Watching & Understanding the Mind

Sometimes the hardest part about writing a blog post or article or book for that matter, is the title. If the title doesn't grab your attention you may just skip over it. It's really tough. And when I try to come up with a clever title, so that you'll be motivated to read, I feel … Continue reading 6. Approaching Death: Watching & Understanding the Mind