Welcome, Dr. Mike!

Now that it has been over 6 weeks since I have returned from my Vipassana trip, I want to live up to my promise of posting a postlude blog. I wish that I could say that I practice the technique everyday, but I do not. It’s likely more like twice weekly, that I do the technique as demonstrated at the grounds. However, I do meditate frequently as I did before in my car, as I awake, and throughout the day by turning off the noise and just reflecting. When I do the actual practice, I usually do it a… Continue

I thought it would be useful to jot down a few quick notes--for my self and others--to gather the "Why" and "What do I want to get out" of this trip.


Background: I have had some experience in formal training in meditation. First was by a Psychiatry professor in the mid '90s, then in a religious setting, and most lately with another minister.

I have heard it said that to pray is the request of the individual for God's help and guidance.
To meditate is to listen for the response.

Why do I go?… Continue

1. I can't, He can, Please do.
2. When everyday becomes about us and not about me, then I am moving in the right direction.
3. Be a father first, a friend second, love always to the end.
4. "Learning to love oneself, is the greatest love of all." Stevie Wonder
5. More will be revealed.