Head Injury

I got in a little surfing accident again. That's why I haven't been able to post. I decided to try something new and I ended up getting knocked unconscious for awhile, but I'm ok. At least the second time I attempted (against doctors orders) was successful. Then I got my bed rest. It was good to just sleep in instead of getting up early every morning. Amazing how one thing can disrupt your entire routine. I surf every other morning now until I'm able to keep focus again. Until then, my neighbors come over and cooks me breakfast every other morning to keep me company along with Milo & Otis. I'm starting to get used to this life. Perhaps I should go in a coma more often!

My friend is going through some troubles now. I've been on his path before so I know how he feels. Hopefully he'll overcome whatever burdens are holding him down.

Think lifqual everybody!

Bright Eyes

I can imagine taking your hand and walking down the beach in the middle of the night. Having the waves crash on our feet with the smell of fresh ocean air all around us. The beach is ours. The world is ours. A slight wind blows your hair over your eyes just adding mystery to your beauty. Your hair slowly glides back down to your neck. Words are meaningless. The vision of your beauty is everything. The world around us is empty. Nothing is in my eyes but you. I smell nothing but this. The sky is clear. The moon is full and bright. We see a shooting star and we make a wish. What could be better than this? Another day like this. I love you.

Have a lifqual day my lady.

Finding Your Soul

I'm changing my daily routine. I'm adding one little thing that will bring further peace into my life.

Just taking 15-30 minutes out of my time to nurse my inner body physically and emotionally from within. Meditation is something I've always wanted to try. I think now is a good time to start.

Here are the 7 steps to "Finding Your Inner Soul":

(1) The legs are crossed in the vajra posture. This helps to reduce thoughts and feelings of desirous attachment.

(2) The right hand is placed in the left hand, palms upwards, with the tips of the thumbs slightly raised and gently touching. The hands are held about four fingers' width below the navel. This helps us to develop good concentration. The right hand symbolizes method and the left hand symbolizes wisdom - the two together symbolize the union of method and wisdom. The two thumbs at the level of the navel symbolize the blazing of inner fire.

(3) The back is straight but not tense. This helps us to develop and maintain a clear mind, and it allows the subtle energy winds to flow freely.

(4) The lips and teeth are held as usual, but the tongue touches against the back of the upper teeth. This prevents excessive salivation while also preventing our mouth from becoming too dry.

(5) The head is tipped a little forward with the chin slightly tucked in so that the eyes are cast down. This helps prevent mental excitement.

(6) The eyes are neither wide open nor completely closed, but remain half open and gaze down along the line of the nose. If the eyes are wide open we are likely to develop mental excitement and if they are closed we are likely to develop mental sinking.

(7) The shoulders are level and the elbows are held slightly away from the sides to let air circulate.

Yesterday was my first day doing this. To remove all outside noise around me, I made a mix CD of the ocean. Something in the background that is relaxing can improve the calmness around you.

Enjoy and have a lifqual day!

Bright Shadowy Figure

Don't ever tear us apart, have a lifqual day.

Sad News To Report

Awhile ago, I had a friend that was going through a lot for years. He came to me for my help and I did all I can to give him my advice on things. His wife was cheating on him and he was beginning to lose his job. His family and then eventually his life begin to fall apart. I found out this morning that the person took his own life. Here is the last letter that I received from him a few months ago.

It's been sometime since we last spoke. Things as you know haven't been going so well for me. I'm writing you this to tell you that I am looking past this part of my life and move on from all of this. The divorce is finalizing and I'm starting a new job. Life is starting to look up for me now. Once everything is settled down, I'll try and write back a little more.

I don't know the circumstances surrounding this to make him revert back to being depressed. His funeral will be next week so my post might be more in the way of coping with life.

I try to keep my blog upbeat, but sometimes we have to be reminded that life isn't always as perfect as you want it to be.

Have a lifqual day everybody.