Zen Comics

I am currently re-reading Zen Comics by Ioanna Salajan.

#Zen #Koans #Paradox #Philosophy

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~ Love & Light ~

Time Flies When You're In Love

Eureka Springs, AR. February 2013

It was this time last year that Mark and I moved back to the Ozarks and made Chigger Chalet our home. We have done so much in one year but it is still hard to believe that so much time has passed. We have watched the Finley River change through all of the seasons, from green and full of lily pads and bullfrogs in the summer to crystal clear and sometimes frozen in the winter. We have celebrated all of the holidays and our loved ones birthdays. We grow closer to one another with each passing day as we learn more about each other.

Springfield, MO. Summer 2012

My hair has changed colors and Mark's has changed length. Penny has grown from a tiny puppy into a well behaved hound dog. 

Mark and Penny 2012

We've traveled to England and France, took a road trip to California and had adventures in Arkansas and here in Missouri.

Los Angeles 2012

Laguna Niguel, CA summer 2012

England October 2012

We have gotten to know each others' families and friends and have reconnected with the town we grew up in. It has been an exciting year and at the same time very peaceful. Our sense of adventure led us to consider loading up in an RV when our lease is up at Chigger Chalet. A few carefree years on the road discovering America together. And we will...someday. For now we are happy to be home. Home in Oz.

May 2013

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A to Z

I am currently re-reading Llewellyn's New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Interpreter. This book is a comprehensive self-study course and it is awesome!

#Astrology #Horoscope #Birth Chart

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March Against Monsanto

This coming Saturday, May 25th 2013, we will unite to March against Monsanto! For people in the Springfield/Ozark/Branson area we will be meeting at Meador Park (the corner of Sunset and S. Fremont) at 10:45am and will begin marching at 11:00am. The march will wrap up around 1:00 pm at the Greater Springfield Farmer's Market (the corner of Battlefield and Glenstone). T-shirts will be available for purchase before the march. Credit cards will NOT be accepted so please bring cash if you want to buy a shirt. For more details about the Springfield march including t-shirt prices and info about signs visit March Against Monsanto Springfield/Branson Missouri on Facebook. For you folks who are not in the Ozarks you can find the march nearest you by visiting the March Against Monsanto Facebook page. Over 250 cities are marching! 

Monsanto Company is a leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed and also the herbicide glyphosate, Roundup. They are the same company that brought you controversial products such as the insecticide DDT, PCB's, Agent Orange, and recombinant bovine somatotropin. Monsanto scientists became the first to genetically modify a plant cell in 1982. Let's put an end to the frankenfoods! Join up this Saturday, May 25th, and march against Monsanto!!

I'll see you there!

~ Love & Light ~

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

    I am currently re-reading Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki. I was 15 the first time (of many) that I read this book. It was my introduction to Zen Buddhism.

#Zen #Meditation #Buddhism 

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Downey Dog

   Robert Downey Jr.'s career is on fire! His successful role as Tony Stark in Marvel's Iron Man series has widened his fan base and taken his popularity to new heights. At the age of 48 he is in the best shape of his life both physically and emotionally but it took some uncomfortable twists and turns for him to get there. Downey has seen some dark days in his past as he publicly struggled with a drug addiction that led to erratic behavior and eventual prison time. Lucky for us, like the phoenix rising from the ashes he has turned it around and is back on top! I recently discovered that he keeps his body looking good with a steady practice of Yoga and Wing Chun Kung Fu. A man after my own heart! I've been kind enough to gather a few pictures for your optical stimulus. You're welcome.

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Living the Tarot

I am currently re-reading Living the Tarot by Amber Jayanti.

#Tarot #Major Arcana #Bibliomancy #Qabalah

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Do Yoga With Me

Recently I have been dedicating more time to my yoga practice at home. Although my yoga teacher has declined an offer to teach in India and will be staying in Springfield, (this makes me happy, I'm selfish...I know) she is only offering one evening class a week and mornings just won't work with my schedule right now. One class a week with an awesome teacher is great but I need to be doing yoga everyday!

I am super blessed to have a nice sized spare room here at Chigger Chalet that we have turned into our Yogate Studio (yoga + karate = Yogate). I have no excuses not to be practicing at home. As luck would have it I stumbled upon a great website called Do Yoga With Me. This site houses hundreds of free yoga videos for all levels! Each video is ranked for either beginner, intermediate, or advanced and meditation videos are offered as well. All of the classes I have watched so far have been taught by quality teachers and are easy to follow. I highly recommend Do Yoga With Me if you are looking for a starting place or to enhance your home practice. Namaste'.

Wheel Pose in the Yogate Studio

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Nothing on My Mind

   I am currently reading Nothing on My Mind by Erik Fraser Storlie. I have decided to re-read the books in my library and will share the titles as I go along.

#Berkeley #1960's #LSD #Zen #Meditation

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