Thursday, March 04, 2010

Classic Wisdom from the Upanishads


* Watch your thoughts; they become words.
* Watch your words; they become actions.
* Watch your actions; they become habits.
* Watch your habits; they become your character.
* Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Aldous Huxley called it the Perennial Philosophy. The truth seekers of every generation rediscover it but it has been around forever; advice that is as good today as it was 5000 years ago:)

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Qualities of Passion

Two people posted videos today on Facebook and Twitter and I was struck by the contrast in the qualities of passion expressed. The first was a wonderful tribute to Janis Joplin. Check it out:



Quincy Jones posted a link to this video on Twitter, a wonderful version of "We are the World" sung in Espanol to benefit Haiti. Given it your attention please:



Feel the difference? The first is a celebration of personal pleasure and the second is a celebration of working together for the greater good:)

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Holographic Universe

This highly provocative and interesting video was apparently made around the turn of the century, but it is still very relevant. Defiantly worth a few minutes of your time: