Archive for April, 2009
Law of Attraction Switch Words
April 30, 2009Does A Real Yogi Need a Yoga Mat?
April 23, 2009I begin meditation thinking I’m going to unpeel the layers down to the radiant spark within, the spark that’s but a speck that shines far brighter than any solar array. Who am I kidding? I sit lotus posed in my overstuffed red leather chair to enhance lower back comfort, looking out over a [...]
A Trip to Red River Gorge
April 23, 2009Over millions of years wind and water carved out this majestic piece of earth known as the Red River Gorge located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky. Its uniqueness includes over 80 natural arches, unusual vegetation and rock shelters once used by Indians and probably Daniel Boone.
It offers diverse activities among [...]
Habits and Thoughts
April 16, 2009“Each man’s individual characteristics of behavior are in large measure the sum total of all his habits. These habits, both good and bad, are formed by man’s own consciousness–through repetition of a thought, and by thought-produced actions. If the consciousness can think and dream itself into bad habits, it has only to think [...]
The Truth of Religions
April 13, 2009The Ten Commandment of Hinduism According to Pantanjali
1. Non-violence
2. Truthfulness
3. Non-stealing
4. Celibacy or Sense Control
5. Non-greed
6. Purity of Thought, Word, and Deed
7. Contentment
8. Austerity or Renunciation
9. Study of Scriptures
10. Surrendering to God with faithful loving devotion
Biblical Commandments
1. Thou shalt not kill.
2. Do not lie.
3. [...]
Life is a Cherry Pie
April 12, 2009That is life with my grandmother. My grandmother on my mother’s side played a prominent role in my life. It seemed as if a lot of my growing up years were spent at my grandmother’s house, or Granny as I called her.
Granny was a working woman which was somewhat of a novelty in her time. [...]
Olive Nut Spread
April 11, 2009We ordered this as an appetizer at a restaurant. It seemed simple enough so I tried making it at home. It turned out really great. So, I’ve now made it several times. These are the ingredients I use, which may or may not be the same as what was served [...]
Thy Will Be Done and How I met Superman
April 10, 2009I was listening to an interview with Debbie Ford. In it she said if you only pray one prayer, pray, “Thy will be done.” I totally agree with that. God can dream much better things for us than we can ourselves even imagine.
So many people are looking for their soul mate. [...]
Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, KY
April 4, 2009Shakertown, also known as Pleasant Hill, KY, is located near Harrodsburg, KY. This is one of the original Shaker villages, which still stands. Although, there are no longer any Shakers the life style is preserved through interpreters in costume in the original buildings, 28 of which still stand, on the original site.
It was [...]
Obama
April 3, 2009The Woman of the Day’s Husband
Oil painting by my father-in-law, Austin C. Schlenker