My experiences, thoughts and their expression: mi vida

Ana T. Forrest in her book, " Fierce Medicine " describes this concept vividly, and in a way which is so 'real life', and not 'plastic, or sweet, or philosophically 'doctoral and wise'...so it came across as an old friend, familiar, a good one to snuggle into. She writes: "...a dharma joust is a way of reframing a situation to challenge yourself, asking: What can I do differently, right  now, to disobey the dictates of whatever is trying to lead my life? It's resourceful problem  solving. Making the decision to do a dharma joust doesn't mean you have all the solutions; you're just stating your intent that you're going to find them. Doing dharma jousts with the aftermath of my abuse, my bulimia, my epilepsy, and my paralysis has taught me not to give up. Whatever set backs I face, I now know to joust with them instead of rolling over with my throat exposed and paws in the air." Later on she adds: "...the challenge becomes:...

Steve Jobs: How to live before you die | Video on TED.com Saying goodby and thanks!, to a man I have admired quietly and softly, his presence in the background of my life, and today, in hearing this talk given in 2005 at a Standford University Commencement, not only did tears well up, but the reason/s for my admiration became more crystallized. In his humble demeanor, and in his soft description of his early life's painful beginnings (given away...?!), he captured my respect for him once again. Looking at my beloved Mac I once in a while thought of him and his team that put this beaut together, and sent him my admiration; today, he had it full. This was a man that did not 'follow the current'. Yes, he 'floated' on it, and established a tributary when it was time for that 'water' to break new ground. He had that wisdom, and that inner sense of creativity. Maybe based on a deep inner faith in his intuition and sense of "if it's to be..."....