Author Archives: Mike

Compassion

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Mike

Dalai Lama The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry be happy

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mike

I’m a big advocate of just getting as happy as I can — which takes care of everything. Even if I don’t have reason to be happy— I make something up. Fantasize it. I make a decision that I’m going … Continue reading →

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Art

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Mike

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. – Andre Gide

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Let yourself

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mike

Let yourself be. Let yourself enjoy. Let yourself see and participate, know and feel, listen and understand. Let yourself live the brilliant richness that shines through even the smallest details of this very time and place. Let go of the … Continue reading →

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