Here is a definition of happiness as found on the web: Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its [...]
I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. -John Muir Japanese researchers found that exposure to trees and plants in a forest setting boosts immune function, increases cancer-battling proteins Who knew exactly [...]
Arvind Singh is coming to Seattle tomorrow! He will be staying with Kelley McHenry for two weeks. Arvind is our guide extraordinaire from Varanasi for the India trips Kelley and I lead. This is Arvind's first visit to the states. I am happy to say that he will be visiting [...]
Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him. - Martin Luther King, Jr. - I find myself drawn to people of amazing courage. I read about them, I study them, [...]
Last Tuesday, I went on a one hour walk along the waterfront with Bev. It was cold, but not freezing, and bright and invigorating! Later on Tuesday evening, Rick and I went to our first session of a class we are taking together called Buddhism and Psychoanalysis. We will meet [...]