Mindset? Mindfulness

Nearly two years now, approaching two, World upside down, more than one way, Crisis demanding response, Many ways, we might say, Stark circumstances, consequences, what to do, how to play, New early morning routines, lots of thoughts in the dark, How to go forward, next steps, each day? Pit of stomach holds me back most …

Continue reading Mindset? Mindfulness

SAL’s Other View

Learned a lot from this guy in a short amount of time. Doer, for sure. After grinding for decades in his work, refreshed, more balanced perspective. As mentioned previous, He’s a supply chain guy, but also a musician, and commercial fisherman. He’s a no BS, get it done sorta dude. He’s got some sorta magic; …

Continue reading SAL’s Other View

Just a Bit: Living Buddha, Living Christ; and RIP Thich Nhat Hanh

As one raised in a Christian tradition, but seemingly forever also looking beyond to connect with all of humanity, I was, am delighted to have this book as a reference, guide to some of the universal truths… …and I’m the next breath, a little tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, who died this …

Continue reading Just a Bit: Living Buddha, Living Christ; and RIP Thich Nhat Hanh

A Year And A Day: “The Hill We [Still] Climb”

Gonna use parts of this one over the next several weeks (and beyond) -- what an amazing piece with so many insights -- but to start let’s hear the whole thing, a year and a day since Ms. Amanda Gorman shared this vision with the world... and set the tone for the way forward, forward …

Continue reading A Year And A Day: “The Hill We [Still] Climb”

Lyrics Post: “Surface Pressure”

Another gem from Encanto. My youngest daughter relates to this character, enjoys talking about her story… "Surface Pressure"(from "Encanto" soundtrack) [Luisa:]I'm the strong one, I'm not nervousI'm as tough as the crust of the earth isI move mountains, I move churchesAnd I glow, 'cause I know what my worth isI don't ask how hard the …

Continue reading Lyrics Post: “Surface Pressure”

Elevate the Voices That Need To Be Heard

I came across this jazz musician and this album yesterday, listening to our local Jazz radio station, KCSM, in the San Francisco Bay Area. In lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they were playing various artists with particular undertones and themes around Civil Rights, Equality, etc. The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of …

Continue reading Elevate the Voices That Need To Be Heard