Archive for April, 2009

Law of Attraction Switch Words

April 30, 2009

Does A Real Yogi Need a Yoga Mat?

April 23, 2009

I 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, 2009

Over 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, 2009

The 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, 2009

That 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, 2009

We 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, 2009

I 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, 2009

Shakertown, 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, 2009

The Woman of the Day’s Husband
Oil painting by my father-in-law, Austin C. Schlenker