Fierce Grace, produced and directed by Mickey Lemle, is a documentary about Ram Dass. The film was made after Ram Dass had a stroke. The film is about how the stroke changed Ram Dass’ life and how he makes meaning of what he calls, “being stroked.” The film moves between the present (2001-2002) and the […]
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“I see no imperfections.”
Today, while zigzagging across Atlanta, I had a chance to listen to another episode of Jack Kornfield’s “Heart Wisdom” podcast. Again, I found something there that resonated. Jack told an old story about a time when his friend, Ram Dass, was experiencing intense doubt. In that moment, Ram Dass’s teacher quietly circled him, looking at […]
How might we?
How might we be a little kinder? A little more compassionate? A little more present? A little more accepting? A little more curious? A little more open-minded? A little more engaged? A little more receptive? A little more appreciative? A little more humble? A little more aware? A little more uncertain? A little more flexible? […]
Co-existing with Cancer
Today I attended the funeral of a beloved member of the Atlanta Jewish community. While there, I had the sacred opportunity to learn more about someone I knew, but didn’t really know. There were many moments where I felt greater appreciation for the man, and one that really struck a chord. During his beautiful eulogy, the […]
Beyond Meaning
I’m a meaning-guy. I like meaning(s). This doesn’t make me special. It’s just something I’ve come to know about myself. As I reflect back on the last couple of months (years?) I see in my writing, and therefore my life, that meaning has become something of a means and an end. Meaning-making is how we get […]
We Have No Power… Only Songs
I took this picture on a recent visit to Tel Aviv. The stenciled words above the face are what compelled me. They read, “Ein lanu koach, rak shirim.” As a musician I’m intrigued by the message. Sometimes things are lost in translation and street art in Israel is often laden with specific cultural resonances. But […]