August 2010 Newsletter

Hello Everyone;
Talk about hot.
I took a vacation to Florida just so I could get away from the heat in Memphis; there is always a breeze down here along the ocean. In my travels to different cities doing workshops and classes, I found a common thread these days about people having to make hard choices do to the fact of wanting to grow and change in consciousness. A meditation teacher I have worked with for many years has stated many times that the path of self discovery does not get easier just because you want to evolve. This is why I feel it is important to build a community of like minded people to share and help support each other when to going gets tuff. So meditate with friends, do things that raise consciousness and support your beliefs and goals. We shape our lives the way we want it to be it is our responsibility. Keep your meditation practice going.
Many Blessings
Daniel

Thoughts for the Season;
“In my own experience, the period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one’s life. …Through a difficult period, you can learn, you can develop inner strength, determination, and courage to face the problem. Who gives you this chance? Your enemy.” -His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“We must die to each moment and allow life to express itself through us. Our lives may not turn out the way in which the ego has imagined, but when we surrender to the truth of what is, we will find freedom beyond measure, as surely as the river finds its way to the sea.” ~Matthew Flickstein, Swallowing the River Ganges

Light Thought;
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~ Josh Billings
“Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea” Robert Heinlei

“It is not necessary to know the answer. If we live the questions, life moves us into the answer—when we are ready.” ~ Deepak Chopra ~

Dear lord… so far today am I doing all right? I have not gossiped, nor lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self-indulgent.
I have not whined, complained, cursed or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help.
Announcements;

MEDITATION TALK; I will be giving a talk on meditation at Whole Foods on Monday August 16th at 7:00p.m.
Blessings
~ DANIEL