The Verb of Being Kind

The Verb of Being Kind

Your Basic Dignity People recognize an inherent dignity in a man or woman who has shown a genuine sense of kindness to others. Kindness is the very essence of all things good about people. And the amazing thing is that almost everyone responds positively to being kind...
When Does Spring Begin?

When Does Spring Begin?

According to the standard western calendar spring begins on the vernal equinox, around March 20. This is the time when the sun is directly over the equator at noon. However, traditional Chinese culture celebrates the beginning of spring with its Spring Festival in...

Go Nuts!

Nuts are the ultimate food for winter Nuts and seeds are finally getting the accolades from western science that has so long been granted to them by Chinese medicine. Now everyone agrees that these are nutritional powerhouses with a potent mix of protein, essential...
Poems For Winter

Poems For Winter

  Poems For Winter This selection of words in verse is an invitation to contemplate the nature of this season. My discussions are intended to suggest possibilities for interpretation.You make yours. Let the words pick you up and carry you away to the landscape of...
Humming Meditation

Humming Meditation

Humming Meditation Any sound is an acoustic manifestation of vibrations in the air that stimulate the sensory process of hearing. But there’s more to these vibrations. The healing benefits of sound have been used throughout qigong and yoga practices for thousands of...