Goofball Quiz #1: The Gilligan’s Island Personality Test

just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale. . . .
By on May 15, 2012

Who’s your favorite Gilligan’s Island character? Is it Ginger – that smoky, sexy actress who always talks like she just swallowed Marilyn Monroe? Or how about Mary Ann – the down-home farm girl who makes Polyanna look like the Grim Reaper? Or maybe it’s Gilligan – the fumbling, bumbling first-mate who managed to get a whole [...]

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10 Ways to Raise the Real Estate Value of Your Mind

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By on May 8, 2012

Your mind is like a bad neighborhood. Never go in it alone. I love this expression. It reminds me of the perils of venturing, unchaperoned, into the ruts and rubble of my unexamined thoughts and beliefs. I am also reminded that a “bad neighborhood” can look very different to different people. But one thing remains [...]

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Is Facebook an Enlightened Master? 7 Holy Aspects of the Social Networking Site

om mani padme facebook
By on May 1, 2012

I know, you probably thought Facebook was simply an internet phenomenon perpetuated by hundreds of millions of followers. But did you know that Facebook bears a significant resemblance to a spiritual teacher? And not just any spiritual teacher. Oh no. I’m talking about a spiritual teacher with a deep and proficient relationship with a Higher [...]

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What to Do When You’re Stuck in a Rut: A Farmer’s Tale

don’t be a stick in the mud!
By on April 24, 2012

There’s only one thing worse than being caught in a rut, and that’s not being able to get out. When was the last time you found yourself in such a situation? What did you do? Bury your head, ostrich-style? Attempt to scramble your way out, only to find yourself deeper in? Or did you convince [...]

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How I Survived the Spiritual Retreat from Hell

would you like that “well done”?
By on April 17, 2012

Have you ever been at a spiritual retreat that didn’t feel very spiritual? Perhaps the facilitator seemed more egoic than enlightened. Perhaps the other participants seemed incapable of deep, honest inquiry. Or maybe the whole event had an overly-materialistic vibe. Whatever it was, it left you feeling unsatisfied, incomplete. Of course, everything is spiritual. I’ve [...]

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