Philosophical wonder woman

So Oprah joins twitter and millions of people sign up for an account. Really she was just acting on the hype she heard and doesn't understand it any better than her viewers. People hear about Twitter, join it and then forget about it because they don't understand it. It's not your Facebook status (though you CAN use it that way, but you're really limiting yourself). I think the whole "what are you doing" line on the homepage is misleading to newbies. Twitter is networking with anyone about anything you want, in real time. Today, I read an article by a developer in Argentina, replied to his tweet and within seconds we are having a really intriguing dialogue about Google. I have WAY too many interests... First of all I follow anyone trend-setting in the technology world - I also follow anyone that tweets subjects relevant to my work. I've also discovered awesome kindred spirits in terms of sci fi, belly dance, Joss Whedon, music and oh so much more. Can...

guess what? Zills (finger cymbals) are a great workout for your arms. After a 3 hour workshop with Rachel Brice doing choreography with zills, my arms are still hurting 2 days later. (all my other parts hurt too of course, in a good way). But I've been surprised how I felt every muscle in my arms from constant zill use. I don't usually sign up for zill workshops because I feel I know the rhythms pretty well, but now I might just for the exercise! Rachel Brice is the sweetest, funniest superstar dancer. I wish I could take from her every week!

since college back in 94-ish... saved it on a watercolor painting since then: AWAKENING~ break the bonds of craving wide open. this is not to ask "what will satisfy me" but "why am I continuously unsatisfied?" this is to realize the unreality of the objects of desire -to explore your own wisdom and inner truth- rather than to seek outside

A saying by Mahatma Gandhi: "The need of the moment is not one religion, but mutual respect and tolerance of the devotees of the different religions." after all, isn't that intolerance and disrespect the reason for many wars? what makes you so sure YOU'RE right? love is my religion and it includes EVERYONE.

Passion = suffering I've discussed pain and suffering before on here, and now I'm going back to some Buddhist readings... I enjoy practicing somewhat, but I also ENJOY passion and sometimes occasionally suffering (if that makes any sense). But lately... my passion is focused on attachment and the pain is unbearable. I need to cultivate passions with a moderation and more enlightened purpose. It's hard to explain I guess. Really the only reason for this post is to share a website and bookmark it for myself. http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html