The Buddhist Monk: The Shaman Archetype in Japanese FolkloreI’ve joked in the past that I aspired to be like Yoda at tea ceremony, ie the epitome of zen. Now that’s a picture…Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
My Prayerful Life: EarthThe beauty of the Earth is in the beat of her heart if you have the ear(s) to hear it.Jun 29, 20201Jun 29, 20201
My Prayerful Life: AirWhen the whole covid thing blew up, my first thought was, “How interesting, ‘they’ are trying to take our breath away.”May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
My Prayerful Life: WaterI had my first (non-psychedelics-induced) profound spiritual experience in early October 2009. It was still summery in Okinawa, the…Apr 28, 2020Apr 28, 2020
My Prayerful Life: FireThe other morning as I meditated outside I received an inspiration to hold a fire ceremony. The feeling was getting stronger by the time I…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020
Susano’o Slays Yamata-no-orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon: A Medicine Story from the Japanese…In my view, Japanese myths got a bit murky at several points in history. I have a sneaking suspicion that the government sanctioned…Apr 7, 20202Apr 7, 20202
When the Sun Goddess Hid in the Cave of Heaven: A Medicine Story from Japanese Creation MythsI’ve been pondering the importance of retreating into one’s own ‘cave’ for a few days now (I wonder why). Going deep inside of myself to…Apr 2, 20202Apr 2, 20202
The White Hare of Inaba: A Medicine Story from the Japanese Creation MythsLast night my dear friend complimented me on the phone saying that my stories were ‘medicine stories.’ A lovely and kind thought.Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
Covid-19 Confinement and a 19-Year-Old Cat: An OdeYou do not not fall in love just because they haven’t got that long to live. I am hopelessly falling in love with a 19-year-old cat who…Mar 29, 2020Mar 29, 2020
Covid-Love Connection and Prayer of Saint FrancisI struggled all day yesterday to get words out in a coherent manner in order to write this article. As a Japanese saying goes, I was even…Mar 28, 2020Mar 28, 2020
Angel Numbers and The Lamed Vovniks: The Jewish Legend of The 36 Just MenI am not an expert in the Jewish Religion. I am not an expert in anything for that matter, except that I am an expert in being me. knowing…Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
Tea with Ned KellyWell, it has come to this. The terror has set in. I could see it my 79-year old live-in landlord’s eyes this morning. He said, ‘Doctor…Mar 23, 2020Mar 23, 2020
Cherry Blossoms in Japan amidst the ChaosMy sweet brother in Japan sends me photos of cherry blossoms every spring, ranging from mid March to early April. Typically I have enough…Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020
