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The Color Purple

Posted on Oct 31st, 2007 by J.K.

Shug: More than anything God loves admiration. Celie: You saying God is vain? Shug: No, not vain, just wanting to share a good thing. I think it pisses God off when you walk by the... More »

Favorite Inspirational Quote

Posted on Oct 27th, 2007 by J.K.

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."    -  Jack London I actively rely on this quote when developing new habits.  In terms of getting into the gym,... More »

Jnana and Bhakti

Posted on Oct 4th, 2007 by J.K.

"Despite traditions to the contrary, there simply cannot be true jnana without true bhakti , there cannot be the ultimate understanding without the ultimate surrender.  Certain personalities will try to avoid one or the other... More »

Wisdom of the Buddha

Posted on Oct 4th, 2007 by J.K.

The Clarity of Experience

Posted on Sep 14th, 2007 by J.K.

"You know something is wrong when the New England Patriots face stiffer penalties for spying on innocent Americans than Dick Cheney and George Bush."     -- Bill Richardson - Huffington Post  /  Digg It

A Few More Clues - 03/17

Posted on Mar 17th, 2007 by J.K.

The myth put to rest:  Plame was covert - Video at C&L Where the Hell are Matt's Outtakes? - Video at YouTube   (  original ) 9 Bad Boys of Philosophy How to make your... More »

Universal Health Care

Posted on Feb 11th, 2007 by J.K.

"I'm for universal health care because I believe every life on earth is precious, because I think  each of us contribute to the shared experience in our own unique way, and because I consider caring... More »

A Buddha Quote

Posted on Dec 28th, 2006 by J.K.

"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.  Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.  Do not believe in anything because it is found written... More »

A Little Walk

Posted on Nov 24th, 2006 by J.K.

"Imagine that you are walking in a hot desert, in which all you can see is sand, and you are very thirsty. If, through the heat haze in the distance, you suddenly see a lake... More »

Everything Is Illusion

Posted on Nov 22nd, 2006 by J.K.

"The letting go of desire (a main teaching of Buddhism) does not mean we are devoid of everything. It only means we let go of our strong grasp of what is not there." - There's... More »