First, a quirky analogy… The world is like a parking lot with faded parking space lines – you try your best to park correctly but sometimes the only available spot is between two other cars who both parked really crooked.

We start by going over the lists of the 10 worthless and sorrow-producing elements of your lower self (NOTE: for spiritual growth you need to remove these), and the 10 divine qualities of your authentic/higher Self.

The external world and other people can really test your patience After you get past your initial reaction to a situation (which may take weeks), go back to the fundamentals – the spiritual treasure within yourself.

First a quick reading from 365 Tao titled ‘Readiness.’ Then… Wolf pups, Tiger cubs and a zillion other animal babies — they all wrestle and play with each other. Why? To strengthen themselves and to learn skills and knowledge.

Listen to the full episode for all the details. Seeing that Red-tailed Hawk – and him seeing me! Could he see my eyes through the binoculars??? Because his vision is so good… It snowed again last week so I had to shovel the driveway.

Humbling and true thought: “I am among enlightened beings.” Just imagine… and feel the change in you. An acting technique from Stella Adler – imagine your surroundings in super-fine detail. Hypotenuses, B-lines, wormholes, spiritual shortcuts.

Listen to the full episode for all the details. My failed webinar……A lesson in Priorities and Patience. Umbilical: Some things are important, some things are critical, and some things are umbilical – and maybe only one thing: the source of life its

Listen for all the details. Being busy… One fascinating idea is Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Catching up with an old friend after many years – after my life has changed so much due to meditation.

“This world is a bridge. Pass over it, but do not build your dwelling there.” ~Jesus Don’t get sucked in by the material world and ignore your brighter self. Don’t be like the north side of a tree – all gunky and funky, cold……moldy, slimy ,

I wish I could write more show notes but its’ really late and I’m keeping my wife awake with my clickity-clacking on the keyboard… Here are the topics discussed in this episode: Sitting still Marc Maron talking about his experience interviewing Obam