At the end of The Matrix, Keanu Reeve’s character Neo was getting pounded by the incessant attacks from the agents of the system, especially agent Smith. He was beaten down so badly, that he practically died. But then, he was struck with a revelation. Something clicked. Neo stood back up with an insight and a … Continue reading Exit the Matrix and Take Control of Your Own Life
I’m not the best yoga “instructor”. There. I said it. And you knew that. I can lead a good hatha class, but I’m not an asana expert. Those instructors who can take us though a flawless flow are amazing at what they do and I love it. Vinyasa baby! But … that was never … Continue reading Is That Yoga, or Just a Pose? And What Happens When a Monk Loses His Sh*t?
Remember when we drilled holes in a person’s skull to release demons? Or when we used to rip out parts of people’s brains in order to bring them back to sanity? Seems legit, right? How about bloodletting; you know, because having a fever meant we had too much blood in our, uh … blood supply. … Continue reading A Cult of Personality Tests
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
As the story goes, a wealthy man walks into a bar in Manhattan that’s known for its world-class cocktails, and he asks the bartender for the world’s best martini. The bartender tells him that he can do that, but it will take a lot of time and money. The man lets him know that money … Continue reading The Perfect Cocktail
I Am No Yogi 