I arrived at the dojo early, so I picked up one of those dust push-brooms and began to go back and forth across the floor. A few minutes later, a student came in and asked, “Why are you sweeping the floor when you’re a black belt? You’re the instructor.” I said, “Because I was here … Continue reading Even Masters Sweep the Floor
I’m looking at the size chart inside my shoe right now. US = 11, UK = 10, EU = 45, and CM = 29. Four different ways to measure a shoe. Cool. There are over 4,300 religions in the world. The United Nations is made up of 193 different governments, with 16 different types. There … Continue reading The Problem with Logic is that it Hardly Ever Makes Sense
People often say, “the grass isn’t greener on the other side”. And some people, to be even more clever, follow that up with, “it’s greener where you water it.” Ugh! Many years ago, I wrote an article entitled, “Greener Pastures” and in my research, I found a photo of two cows on one side of … Continue reading Why the Grass Being Greener on the Other Side isn’t the Issue
Instead of worrying about the future, do the now well and the future will unfold accordingly. Sort of paraphrased by Sadhguru. The only reality that exists is now. Now is the time for action. That’s where karma comes in. Literally translated from Sanskrit, karma is action. Good, bad, indifferent, or even if that action … Continue reading The Future and the Past Aren’t Real; Not Yet and Not Anymore
There was a time when I thought I wanted to climb Mount Everest. I was watching “Everest” on the Discovery Channel and it looked glorious. Then I read Bear Grylls’ book, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” and thought if he can do it after breaking his back, I surely can. I must climb Everest! Why? Why … Continue reading Man’s Affliction and Getting at One With the World
