A blast from The Narrow Way past. First put this up way back in November 2010 when I was still writing the book…time flies! Hope you enjoy! Writing this blog is scary. I have to say something every day. I … Continue reading
When I write, I try to follow a bit of advice I read a while back. “Spend everything you’ve got,” the guy said. I don’t remember who it was who said this, but it’s stuck with me. What he meant … Continue reading
Remember Mr. Queer Dollar Bill? He and his wife didn’t come in to the restuarant for a few weeks after I came out to them. After the relief and the release I was actually a little sad. It was like Stockholm syndrome: … Continue reading
These are the little joys of sobriety and being out: I don’t have to be ashamed of who I am anymore. My relationships are unburdened by lies. I pay my bills on time. There is good, healthy food in the … Continue reading
“We don’t need to come to Bodhgaya to have a spiritual experience,” he said. “All ground is hallowed ground.”
This is how we begin to experience the illusory quality of all those intense thoughts that we are so convinced are really real.
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The other day I was talking about daily practice. But what is it that we’re practicing anyway? In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition alone, there are literally thousands of meditations and practices. Some of them are long and complicated with detailed … Continue reading
I just sent off a full book proposal to a fantastic literary agency in California. I hope you’ll excuse me while I hyperventilate and pass out! More exciting stories from The Narrow Way tomorrow…
“Learn to meditate like a monk in ten minutes!” claims one Facebook ad. Continue reading
Today I’m working on my book proposal (check out the link to the right). It’s like a detailed resume for me and my book. It includes an overview of what the book is about and what its purpose is, a market … Continue reading
