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Do you believe honesty is always best?

Posted on Jul 28th, 2009 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

what is honesty? When I tell you the truth, do I do so because I want you to know the truth? Or do I tell you the truth because I want to affirm my correctness... More »

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What belief would you like to give up?

Posted on Jun 17th, 2009 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

Many of them, especially the unknown ones that drive my behavior unconsciously. There seem to be some useful beliefs, like, "the sun is coming up tomorrow". But even with that one, what if i lived... More »

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How would you define success?

Posted on Aug 2nd, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

(I have written on this topic several times recently in my blog. But definitions change as i change....) Success. The concept requires that i step out of this moment, and away from my current situation,... More »

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What gets in the way of us connecting with others?

Posted on Jul 10th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

Being enamored of my own self consciousness...thanks to my zen friend Seiju for that little nugget, when he said it, it just rang true. Observing this endless stream of commentary on what is actually happening,... More »

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Happy Mother's Day!

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

My mother loved me and still loves me unconditionally. It is amazing to know that someone in the world cares about me in that way, for most love is conditional. She had a passion for... More »

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How do you bring out the greatness in others?

Posted on Apr 29th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

Until i have learned to bring the greatness out of myself, how can i truly bring greatness out in others?  So one way is to strive for greatness in my own life. To never settle... More »

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What is the best way to show someone you love them?

Posted on Apr 13th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

Isn't it all speculation? Sort of like Hints from Heloise, a Martha Stewart list of ways to show you love someone. Mind like water, heart as open as the sky, I am present, and in... More »

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Who has been a beacon for you recently?

Posted on Apr 11th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

I have twin lighthouses. Through their integrity and friendship i grow. They are not teachers. Yet i learn. Learning relationship, learning friendship. From one, i learn the lesson i remember my zen master sharing years... More »

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What does 'normal' mean to you?

Posted on Mar 9th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

Normal is not feeling life 100%, and repressing experiences that don't feel "good". Normal is not knowing ourselves well enough to "see" why we behave how we do. Normal is taking care of our own... More »

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What imaginary worlds did you create as a child?

Posted on Feb 17th, 2008 by forrest : singing a song of love forrest

It's funny to answer this question, because as an adult my work is about creating peace, and is all about love. But as a child, i created worlds of war. I pretended to fight the... More »

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