Daily Meditation #176–8/17/2022 Humans are remarkably adept at creating narratives and stories. The news is full of sweeping stories. Films and TV captivate us with tales and characters. We, ourselves, as individuals explain to others why we did or didn’t do something. The last one of these go by another…

Daily Meditation #175–8/16/2022 “I just had 5 bypasses,” he exclaimed. His voice had a tinge of disbelief in it, almost as if saying it out loud he was having a little “Holy shit” moment of his own. As I sat in the waiting room at the dealership, I couldn’t help…

Daily Meditation #174–8/15/2022 The days are long but the years are short. This is one of the most cut-to-the-bone truths of life. Have you had a moment, yet, in your life where one day you look in the mirror and can’t help realizing… “My God. I’m 34.” Or 22. Or 57. Or whatever age. This creeping feeling won’t go…

Daily Meditation #173–8/14/2022 Is something that appears evil, in fact, evil? Is it evil because you perceive it to be evil? Or, is it evil because the world has labeled it as evil? How about something symbolically representing evil, such as snakes (in some beliefs or cultures)? Is it evil? Or is it “evil”…

Daily Meditation #172–8/13/2022 Imagine you’re walking down the street. It’s a beautiful day. The sun is beaming. It isn’t too hot. There’s a pleasant breeze with the scent of lilacs wafting about. You had a nice breakfast and a great cup of coffee. People seem to be in good spirits…

Daily Meditation #171–8/12/2022 The world can be a wicked, malevolent place. People enjoy nothing more than seeing the failures of others — as the success of shows like Jackass or Fail Compilation videos can attest. Those licking their chops at the failures of others may enjoy the sweet taste, but, like one who would eat honey, they will soon be hungry, again, as malicious and envious feelings are totally devoid — empty calories to the soul.

Daily Meditation #170–8/11/2022 Jackass Forever. Beavis and Butt-head Do the Universe. Aladdin. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Final Fantasy VII. Goldeneye Reloaded. Nostalgia is arguably one of the worst emotional timesinks. It begins very sweet — we drift into the memory…perhaps it’s the first time we saw a movie and…

Daily Meditation #169–8/10/2022 These are hardly political thoughts in these meditations, so I ask you not to perceive this as one, either. We live in interesting times. People cling to “leaders” and leaders in our world like they are Jesus Christ and that every word proceeding from their mouths is…

Daily Meditation #168–8/9/2022 “Be the best you can be.” It’s an older platitude, but it checks out, and in my estimation it’s correct. But what is “the best?” With things like chess, it’s crisp and measurable. Win. Win a lot. Beat those who are higher ranked. Climb the board of the international…