Of joining words together: mainly, I write for my own pleasure, the joy of joining words together in a certain structure that has meaning and displays the thoughts that I deeply value. Writing is my chosen art form and the topics I write of are slightly less important to me…

Of an elephant’s foot: of all the many fascinating aspects of an elephant, and there are so many, it’s their feet that draws my curiosity right now. Physically, it’s the trunk that seems to garner the most attention, displaying such dexterity and grace making it an incredible instrument to witness…

In being alive: the true value is in being alive, simply so, and the memories made through life are really just a bonus of reflection, having no lasting quality past the moment of their making. Of course we cherish memories as they seem all that’s left of a certain time…

At first light: at first light, with dawn just past the hint of day and sun now giving rise — this is the time to be outside, if only for a short walk or a few breaths of morning air. Research shows the many benefits of this practice, that it…

Desire line: that the mantra acts as a desire line, a pathway of least resistance to an already quiet mind, each repetition adds to this trail in soft vibration and it becomes easier to follow with every sitting. This our guide through the interior landscape, an almost forgotten world of…

Transcended: and now it’s seems less an exploration of an interior silence and more of simply being continuously surrendered to an underlying presence, reality, and that I have no idea how deeply quiet my mind becomes with every point transcended. …

Of greatest value: of greatest value to me, essential to my morning routine, and this being meditation, a mantra based practice I’ve faithfully performed upon waking for over 25 years, and now I teach this method to others. Really. my routine is pretty seamless, a casual flow of small action…

As an ocean: our consciousness as an ocean, I love this apt metaphor, and it reminds me that I’m about to dive deep within my own true nature with every meditation, that at the exact moment of my sitting I am embarking on an infinite journey within, unmarred by whatever…

To make my bed: it’s become important for me to have a structured morning, a routine, performing a few rituals to begin my day in what feels like a proper order. Mostly, it’s still loose and relaxed, no demands made, and it’s all things that seem to benefit me in…