I found this article on Boing Boing:
Robyn Miller says: “[Here’s] an old Encyclopedia Britannica short film on how democracy becomes despotism.” Check out the updated version on the same page. Link
Here is a mirrored link to the original 1946 video. (mp4/26MB) (Public Domain)
Here is a mirrored link to the updated version (by Aaron […]

I have never heard an honest person self proclaim that they are a “straight shooter.” If you say this about yourself, your motives are suspect.

How one experiences, is not the truth.
Perception is not an accurate representation of reality.
However, perception is the only one that matters.

Well, it’s been around six months since I last tried to kill myself by placing a cigarette between my lips, sparking it and blackening my lungs. It really wasn’t as much of a feat as it sounds, to go from one or two packs of Camel Lights a day to none. The physical […]

I came across the following zen podcast from 43folders.com. The first 3 “ZenCasts” are nothing more then meditation timers.
Meditation Timers in 10, 20 and 30 minute intervals

10 minute timer (mirrored): 30 Minute Meditation Timer (short chime at 15 Mins.) - Peter Lundquist
20 minute timer (mirrored) 20 Minute Meditation Timer (short chime at 10 Mins) […]

This is just crazy and sad!
Cy, short for Cyclopes, a kitten born with only one eye and no nose, is shown in this photo provided by its owner in Redmond, Oregon, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005.
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Medidtation used to be a daily occurance in my life. Jamie and I went out and purchased some zafus but I have only used mine once.
I keep finding more proof that I should/need to start meditation on a daily basis again.
Scientists find that meditation not only reduces stress but also reshapes the brain. I […]