In this short but sweet episode we explore the world of accidents that seems to be not only unavoidable, but beautifully part-and-parcel to all of our lives having happened at all. At the very least, it will give you something to think about the next time you say “Oops!”
The Mongolian armies slaughtered tens of millions of human beings in their unstoppable conquests. How does one reconcile the living horrors of human experience with todays experience and values? Join me for autumn reflections on mortality at the sight of men on the horizon.
Another in a series of tandem musings with special guest, Tomas. Recored at the Masonic Temple, join us on a disjointed journey to the edge of order in these tangled musings on chaos and meaning.
I found an old journal that had a recollection of one of my favorite desert experiences, and, although covered in the very first podcast in this series, I decided to give it a more polished treatment. Join me, if you will, on an inward emotional journey..
A low-fi exploration of harmony on an assemblage of home-made and digital instruments...
What does it mean to be a good person? Is there more to ourselves than the roles we play, and if so, how do we separate who we are from what we are doing? Shakespeare said "The world is but a stage..." Well then, actors... on your marks!
In this episode, we re-ask the question, "how much to you try to control, and how much do you let go?" Again we find ourselves orbiting around two polar concepts that somehow overlap. In the end, it's much ado about nothing.
Journey to the edges of the map, geographically and psychologically in this edition of Thinayr. This is a long one, but well worth the listen. An epic narrative in the truest sense of the word. Sink your toes into the moss, and enjoy!
Is there anything more Taoist than having complete faith in a biblical God? In this episode we explore the idea that two fundamentally opposed ideas, taken to extremes, will wrap back around and be one in the same. Why play favorites with cells and seeds?
An assortment of original poems and musings selected at random from my stacks of notebooks. A cop out? Sure! Amusing? Sure hope so!
Tragedy strikes. In this "chautauqua" we explore the murky mists of death and birth… focusing on the experience of personal tragedy and the death of a loved one. How do sorrow, guilt, compassion and faith coincide?
How much can we know, and what can we say about it? In this podcast we are seeking the truth of seeking the truth of seeking the truth…
What is the best way to interact with someone who does not share the same beliefs? When different musical styles are played simultaneously, it helps to know something about the instruments themselves…
We are raised in a culture that puts extreme emphasis on CHOICE. "The choices you make create your life and define the person you are." Is this really the case? In this podcast we look at the idea of "choice" and offer alternative choices to choosing… Mu
Rumination on the power of the silent instrument, the blank canvas, the waiting population. The wonder and folly of the plucked string, the drawn line, the imagination made manifest.
A little taste of my flute collection. 1) Japanese Shakuhachi 2) Chinese Minor Flute 3 & 4) Native American Flutes in A & E
Feeding time for Huxley Alan
The end of a cycle. Death, destruction… rebirth. The garden tandava.
When the rain falls, the broad leaves speak it first
Alan Watts' essay, "This Is It," from the collection of essays by the same name.
A general introduction to Taoist concepts and a continuation of the topic of doing.
How much should we try to control? And How much should we let go of? Is there even a choice? Why should we do anything at all?
A trip down memory lane to the deserts of Utah. Fear:Sadness:Joy:Love:Peace:Beauty
