Category: Humankind

Most people I’ve met have a need for expression which is why I include music and other arts, inclusion, personal security, and belief systems like religion and spirituality.

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Hawaii

I visited Hawaii Feb 2023 and left with a new reverence for its history, a gift from the people I met. The town I was most eager to see again someday was Lahaina, Maui, with an atmosphere created by its residents that impressed me like few others. Aug 2023, I was shaken by news of the fire that burned the city down and the fallout of this tragic event. I believe Hawaii and Lahaina will rebound simply because of one characteristic; cultural resilience. Not only will Lahaina need to heal from the loss of lives. homes, and property, but they need to rebuild without unethical characters, from looters to land development companies, taking root.

This video was recorded one week before I visited Walking Tour Before the Fire | 2023

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Why We Celebrate MLK Day

In the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. People are encouraged to use the day to “reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King.” The holiday is typically observed with events such as marches and rallies and speeches by politicians and civil rights leaders. More
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When Things Fall Apart

I appreciate this book for its realistic advice. Unlike most conventional wisdom, the ideas Pema Chodren expressed have been effective for me, as well as I have been able to practice them over the years.

“As we become more wholehearted in this journey of gentle honesty, it comes as quite a shock to realize how much we’ve blinded ourselves to some of the ways in which we cause harm.”

Chodron, Pema. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics) . Shambhala Publications. Kindle Edition.

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SmoothJazz.com

SmoothJazz.com posts performance dates for the biggest names in smooth jazz and free streaming music. Check it out and send me links to your online smooth jazz favorites. I would love to hear them.