I know I’ve been writing about politics a lot lately. But believe me, there is much more to my life that that. My blog, BlissFullU.com, is to support myself and others in that sometimes-elusive quest to live our life with bliss. Many things bring me bliss: my friends, family, and felines…nature…reading good books…art, theater, and … More A Week of Holiday Bliss: Culinary and Cultural Journeys
Ever since the Loving Forward Together rally organized by Rev. William Barber on Valentines Day, I’ve been all about the Storge. That even was all about pursuing progressive political activism but with love instead of hate, with positivity instead of negativity. Rev. Barber asked us what we love enough to fight for, rather than asking … More Motivational Music Monday: Storge Edition
One of the things I appreciate about the ancient Greeks is that they had multiple words for love. It seems wrong to use the same word for “I love chocolate” and “I love my spouse/partner/pet/living companion.” Even among people, it feels like a different experience to “love” a spouse/partner and to “love” a child. But … More A Storge Valentine’s Day
The Walk for Peace Venerable Monks have completed their journey, having arrived in Washington DC with thousands of people gathering to see them. After weeks of walking through snow and frigid temperatures, they arrived in our national capital in a relatively balmy 45 degrees (although wind gusts of up to 25 mph is apparently making … More Join the Walk for Peace Monks in a Final Online Meditation TODAY (Wednesday February 11)
In yesterday’s post, I described the wonderful experience of having attended one of the public sessions by the Venerable Monks of the Walk for Peace. If you missed it, you can read it here: https://blissfullu.com/2026/01/24/the-walk-for-peace-came-to-the-triangle-area-of-nc-and-i-was-there/ Their spokesperson, Bhikkhu Kannapara, gave us a version of the loving kindness forgiveness meditation. Because their intent is to spread … More Walk For Peace Loving Kindness Forgiveness Meditation
Today, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared it was Walk for Peace Day in our state. For today, the Venerable Monks who are undertaking a long-distance spiritual pilgrimage across a portion of the United States arrived in Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. The pilgrims are Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center … More The Walk for Peace Came to the Triangle Area of NC–and I Was There!
Yesterday, I led a meditation for our spiritual center’s service based on something I had read from the Rev. William Barber. Rev. Barber is one of the spiritual leaders based in North Carolina, but actually serving the entire county. In addition to being a Pastor at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, NC from 1993 to … More Motivational Music Monday: MLK Edition
Let me start with a few confessions… Number 1 was that I meant to publish this yesterday. But Sunday was a busy day for me, so I took my laptop upstairs to finish my post in bed. Bad idea. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you I fell asleep slumped next to my computer … More Fight Back with Fierce Joy
Today is my first day teaching in 2026. I was thinking about this song for my students, but then I realized it’s really what I wish for everyone in my life, including my blog readers. Let’s make 2026 the best year ever!
Happy Holidays Everyone! I like to watch Christmas movies while I do the tasks that don’t require a lot of attention, such as wrapping presents. But I save the best Christmas movies towards the end, when I am really in the Christmas mood. So what I watch earlier in the month can vary. Three of … More Why The Star Trek Movies Are My Perfect Hallmark Christmas Movies This Year
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