28th January, 2012 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
A Message to Anyone Who Has Lost a Loved One My beautiful bride has passed. Her struggles in this life are complete and her path will take her to faraway places in freedom and basking in unconditional love. We lived together with our nemesis, ovarian cancer, for more than eight years. Though frustrated and sometimes angry » Read More
7th January, 2012 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
What is “Authentic,” “Genuine,” and “Real”? Would knowing who you really are allow you to be happier and to make better choices in your life? When we are talking about people and how they comport themselves in the world, I have wondered whether many people would pass the test of being “authentic, genuine, and real?” Now that » Read More
27th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
There is nothing more basic about sharing and serving than feeding people. Whether the people you are feeding are your family, your friends, or people in need, it makes no difference. For most people, feeding your children and family comes naturally, but we are all family… A few days ago, I cooked for the Thanksgiving meal and opened my home to » Read More
16th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
While confronting the challenges of mortality, I find myself engaged in emotional swings and wonder how an accomplished Buddhist might respond to the death of family member… Does a practicing and accomplished Buddhist gracefully accept the death of close friend or family member? Is there a way to unemotionally accept the passing of a friend with » Read More
12th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
Do you believe that someone else “Heals” you? Or, do you believe that you heal yourself? When you get a small cut or scratch how does your body repair itself? When you get exposed to a cold virus how does your body fight off the virus infection? These are mysteries that are just being explored. » Read More
8th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
When times are “difficult” emotionally, it can be great to get a supportive visit or call from a “healthy” friend. From recent personal experience, I can celebrate some recent visits and supportive contacts with some of my good friends. I hope that you have “good” and “healthy” friends in your life who can show up » Read More
27th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Every one of us has our demons and we each do battle with these challenges in our own way. Some demons are more damaging physically, emotionally, and spiritually but all can be difficult and yet offer an opportunity for growth. When people are confronted by a serious health challenge or siginificant “test in life,” we » Read More
25th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
(From a meditation on a beautiful Fall day… and, for future meditations to find peace…) Experience the feelings of being angry. Experience the feelings of fear. Experience the feelings of being sad. Experience the feelings of being anxious. Experience the feelings of the lack of control. Learn the lesson of anger and accept it. Learn the lesson of fear and accept it. Learn » Read More
19th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
At some point, most people who live past adolescence realize that they are not going to get out this life, alive. Death is a natural, and unavoidable, outcome of living. (As of 2011, this is a fact of life…) Some cultures and societies work at pretending that death is NOT inevitable and this denial is » Read More
17th September, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Having expectations of other people’s performance can often lead to disappointment. Even a “sure thing,” when it comes true, can be a bit disappointing because you expected the outcome. Controlling your expectations is easier said than done, but worth the effort. I know people who celebrate their birthdays by basking in their unfulfilled expectations of » Read More
