Recent content by ralph j begley

Cute photo, Stina.

1. A forum is a structure for discussion about issues that are relevant to its members. Civility is a necessary principle of discussion. If the members YELL their opinions at one another, it's no longer a discussion, it's a conflict. 2. Unsubstantiated comments offered as facts merely fuels the...

Dan, you've gotten on the wrong side of the paranoia stick. Fear is a powerful response to the incomprehensible. If I were a "Newbie", I'd run from a forum that tries to hide the truth. Although I could not confirm the story with other sources, it is not surprising, if true. The statistics of...

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace" -Jimi Hendrix A Rockin Roll concept Bathe yourself and those around you in LOVE.

The details of my history do not define the quality of my life. For me, pleasure trumps suffering with each and every breath I take.

A hummingbird flew just outside my kitchen window this morning. No interest in the feeders with sugar water. They are sated by largess of orange blossoms.

Try 'Gregorian Chants' performed by Benedictine monks of St Pierre.

Habituation is not the Holy Grail. Pleasure is.

I have had Tinnitus for over 30 years. Chain saws and viruses. I'm still alive and happy. It hasn't been easy. I've been an alcoholic for the same time. I still take medication in order to sleep. Focus on the good things in your life. Enjoy food. Marvel at Nature. Dance to the music you love...

The dalai lama in his book, 'The Art of Happiness,' says the following regarding seeking happiness: 'When we speak of this inner discipline (training the mind), it can of course involve many things, many methods. But generally speaking, one begins by identifying those factors which lead to...

Go see her. She's amazing, even from the last row of the Santa Barara Bowl.

Alcohol is the go to drug for Tinnitus. Quick. Effective, sometimes. But it destroys your support. No one abides alcoholism, even the compassionate ones.

Cybernetics. The cure. Any inventive engineers out there?

Listen. Taj Mahal. Take a Giant Step.

I attended parochial schools, 1-12, in the 50's and 60's. In grammar school I had a few Cuban friends recently off the boat from Cuba. Tiny Bastillo (not so tiny since he played defense in high school football) was one of my best friends. He had some curious tales to tell of Field's Cuba. Well...