LIBERATION OR BUST
Matilija was the name of a Chumash village by a river in what is now called Meiners Oaks about an hour and a half north of Los Angeles. It is also the name of a mythical figure of legend, Chief Matilija, which tells the creation story of the Matilija Poppy. It’s a love story, of course.
(more…)
I no longer dream of the future…
The future is now.
(more…)
In order to create something new, we have to let go…
I have a great deal of respect for existing bodies of knowledge and their lineages. I think that is necessary. I have always operated on the premise that in order to truly know something, you must go totally into it. Experience it fully. And the only way to do this safely, is to have the capacity to remain yourself at the same time.
(more…)
Transforming the most vulnerable aspects of ourselves into empowerment is perhaps the most challenging and treacherous journey one can make, but truly, what else is there?
(more…)
It felt like being on the road this morning. You know, that strange waking in a motel on the way to somewhere, feeling? The coolness in the air and silent emptiness on the roadway punctuated by a random car rolling by. A little sad, but a little free.
(more…)
