Last June, I received an email from a Japanese woman asking if I was interested in appearing on a Japanese TV show. I remembered getting a similar email back in 2015, so I ignored it again because I thought it was a spam email. My email is public, it's on the description of every YouTube video, and it's on my website as well, so, unfortunately, I get a lot of spam mail. So … [Read more...] about I’m going to Japan!
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Resiliency
On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The category four storm with winds of 155 mph entered the island through the southeast early in the morning and exited through the northwest in the afternoon. Total estimated damages are said to be in the billions, and they're still debating about the exact number of fatalities caused by the storm. The … [Read more...] about Resiliency
How to maintain a consistent Zen meditation practice
Zen meditation practice can have tremendous benefits on your daily life. Taking a moment out of the day to be mindful for a few minutes can help us manage stress, enhance our perception of well-being and become spiritually healthy. Zen is a lifelong practice in which its century-old methods are impossible to exhaust. There are many intensity levels of Zen training. For … [Read more...] about How to maintain a consistent Zen meditation practice
Learning by imitating
"Just do it the way I do it", is the universal command of teachers, parents, and any other figure of authority. Imitating is a natural way of learning. Children learn, good things and bad things because they imitate adults. During the learning process, creative expression is often frowned upon. The priority is to build a strong foundation where creative self-expression can … [Read more...] about Learning by imitating
A Memorial Day Story
This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day here in the US. Memorial Day unofficially marks the beginning of Summer (my favorite season). Retailers will tell you to shop, as Memorial Day sales are the biggest of the year, second only to the almighty Black Friday. You will see deals everywhere, the largest ones, from clothing to electronics. You will receive emails from every online … [Read more...] about A Memorial Day Story