“We Sacrifice… The true meaning of my connection with Prince”

When I became a fanatic… I always liked Prince and many of his hits. I had a couple of 45s in 5th grade. But with this album, as a horn player and gospel choir member, I began to investigate his musical prowess and began to try and emulate. It didn’t really lead to any musical […]

Finding Patrick

Finding Patrick By Patrick Norris Reading Rich Roll’s Finding Ultra is my latest challenge. I say challenge for a few reasons. This challenge comes in a few forms such as maintaining my own mindfulness of the story, allowing full concentration and awareness of any gems that are shared based on how relevant they are to […]

Thinking, Thinking, Thinking…

My thoughts are prolific. I like that I have a lot of ideas and insights. Yet, my mind overwhelms itself. I don’t know if this is exactly unique, but I think my thoughts do have a unique flavor.

A Facebook Post

Christian Equivalent to the Buddhist Equanimity: If I want what’s best for all, then I have no choice. It’s complete submission to God’s will. It is not personal. I am not the center of it all. I still take action. I give my effort, but I don’t control the outcome. Even if I believe there […]

Chp 1–The Disciple (Scenes 2 and 3)

Parker’s Story #draft Chapter 1 – The Disciple Scene 2 – Sensei’s House “How much do you know about computers, Parker?” Sensei’s wife was beautiful, but she wasn’t very subtle. “Well…” “Mr. Lee knows next to nothing. Won’t you help him?” “Well, don’t you think Sensei will want me get started on my practice?” “Would […]

#draft Chapter 1–The Disciple (Scene 1 – Saturday in April)

Parker’s Story Chapter 1: The Disciple He looked out at the restless sunrise in the midst of a sleeping home. He wondered who would yell at him for being up too early if he went down to find if his favorite show was on. This was his only chance to watch tv–Saturday morning when he […]

Radical Dharma

“You can’t possibly come to know the depths of suffering and then have any wish other than to not only be free of your own suffering, but to have others be free of their suffering.” Excerpt From: angel Kyodo williams. “Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation.” North Atlantic Books, 2016-04-27. iBooks. This material may […]