I’m someone who loves US history, who loves the US, and who loves holidays. So usually the 4th of July is a great occasion for me. This year…well, I’m struggling to really celebrate the day. Not that I don’t love recognizing the start of what I still believe to be a great country and a … More Inspirations About Bliss this Independence Day
Mayday has a long tradition in Western, particularly English/Celtic, culture. Midway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, it is a time to celebrate fertility and being alive. Spring Equinox is great, when we start to see the Earth revive and begin planting our seeds and intentions for the season. But it’s still pretty … More It’s MayDay! A Day to Celebrate Being Alive
Today is the day that Muslims observe Eid al Fitr as a holiday, as the fasting of Ramadan ended last night at sunset. Last night’s dinner kicked off the celebration, but families and friends continue the festivities today as well. So let’s all enjoy this fun, uplifting song that invites all of us, Muslims and … More Motivational Music Monday, Eid Edition
I’ve often mentioned that John and Hank Green are some of my real-life heroes. I relied heavily on their free Crash Course videos when I was homeschooling. At the end of each video, John would say, “Don’t forget to be awesome.” So this Sunday morning, I wanted to share that wisdom with my readers by … More Don’t Forget to Be Blissful!
Wow, time really does fly when you are having fun. And I’ve had so much fun this Halllowalimuertos! I had planned to post so much more about everything I’ve been up to and discovering during this holiday. However, since this thing rose up spontaneously, I already had plans for many of the days between October … More Final Thoughts on the Eve before the Finale of Hallowalimuertos (or, a Radical Approach to Voting)
May we all find inner joy, at least at some point, on all our days in 2022, regardless of what the outer circumstances may be.
If I had to pick two men who are guaranteed to make me laugh, I would say one is the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and another is John Oliver, the host of late night political satire show, Last Week Tonight. So … More Laughing With the Dalai Lama
Happy Friday! This showed up in my inbox this morning and made me smile, so I thought I would share it in hopes it would do the same for you. It’s always great to start off a Friday with a smile. One thing I love about the Internet is how it allows anyone to share … More Happy Narwhal Friday
Alan Ginsberg famously encountered Walt Whitman while he was grocery shopping, but today I think I did him one better. For I found the Dalai Lama in my neighborhood grocery store in a town in North Carolina. There was no particular warning that this would be a transformative shopping experience. I had bought what I could at a … More Finding the Dalai Lama in a Supermarket in North Carolina
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