The Nature of the Earth
A Poem by Kasey Claytor The nature of the Earth Is the nature of us On the great body of the earth We are its cells Forever locked in a chain Of interaction Of which we sometimes forget. For in all our actions The earth reacts Just as we react To the earthbody’s condition Our […]
Money Types According to Your Dosha
Knowing our Ayurvedic ‘doshas’ or mind-body types helps us understand our strengths and challenges in managing our finances. A brief overview: Ayurveda classifies people’s mind-body constitutions into three main types, known as doshas. Vata Changeable, creative, lively, artistic, quick-moving, expressive with a tendency toward worry and anxiety when they are stressed, (For example, while watching […]
Civility
The following piece is one I wrote for our local newspaper 26 years ago! But it is even more essential, more apt, today. I was listening to a radio show yesterday that had a guest on who researches social trends. What he said has stuck with me. He conducted a study in which people were […]
It’s All About Consciousness
Why haven’t we been able to solve the following problems after spending billions over years devoted to them: poverty, prejudice, wars, crime, abuse, ignorance, famine, violence, theft, corruption, etc.? However, these may all be explained by understanding the nature of consciousness. Once we have a way to measure groups, individuals, societies, geographic areas, and countries […]
Well-Being, What it is and How to Measure it?
The concept of well-being is extraordinary to me. In the dictionary, it is defined as a state of being good, healthy, or comfortable. But it can include a wide range of areas in our lives, can’t it? There is mental well-being, characterized by clear, understandable thoughts and ideas, plans to follow through, good habits of self-care, self-talk, […]
On Perception of Reality
Conscious and Unconscious Beliefs Core beliefs or strong ideas about your own existence are usually unconscious. It is easier to see these in others than in yourself. You look for proof in the world to validate your beliefs. They can be negative or positive Example: we cannot trust others. I have poor health People are […]
Where Do Your Goals Come From?
Do you have a practice of writing down your goals, tasks, and interests? Things you want to accomplish, things you want to do, maybe courses or projects that excite you? I have done this for years. Organizing and prioritizing my goals has always been a practice of mine. I’ve been thinking lately that I need […]
It’s About Love
(I just delivered this speech at my brother-in-law’s funeral. He was an icon in his north Indiana town. I am posting it here because of its universal message.) We are here on Earth for such a brief time. And all of us at some point probably wonder why. When someone we love passes away and […]
The Art of Raising Your Money Consciousness
Achieving success, happiness, and prosperity should be easier than ever, given the proliferation of self-help books and coaching services. Yet with countless people reading, studying, and attending workshops, many still find themselves just scraping by financially. It’s time to find a fresh approach. Instead of looking outward for answers, I suggest a reset that combines […]
Having Compassion for Awful People
This is the title of an excellent article by author David Michie. And it was the topic of my talk to a meditation group recently. Our meditators were genuinely intrigued by it. David tells the story of a monk, Palden Gyatso, who was jailed by the Chinese when they invaded Tibet. He endured 33 years […]