“Girl Playing Guitar by Firelight” | Anthony Satori
“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes ‘Awww!'”
— Jack Kerouac
“Dreamer” | Anthony Satori
“We are the music makers… we are the dreamers of dreams… we are the movers and shakers… of the world, forever, it seems.”
— Arthur O’Shaughnessy
“The Spiritual Dimension” | Anthony Satori
“It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.”
— Eckhart Tolle
“Little Horses” | Anthony Satori
If you reach high enough, and search deep enough, and breathe calmly within the stillness of the moment, you will eventually discover that we are all connected by One infinite, beautiful, compassionate Consciousness. And then, like a cool mist exposed to warm sunlight, all superficial differences will melt away.
“The Ideal of Happiness” | Anthony Satori
“Life in common among people who love each other is the ideal of happiness.”
— George Sand
So often we look outward for the things that will make us happy. We look to that vacation that we’ve been dreaming about, those designer clothes that will set us apart, the expensive food, cars, and toys that we’re sure will fulfill our perceived need for such things. And don’t get me wrong, I do not, in the slightest, discount the potential pleasure that material objects and experiences can bring. Not at all. In fact, I have a highly cultivated appreciation for quality and aesthetics, in every aspect of life. But it is equally important to realize that such things are not the essence of what truly makes a person happy. It is a cliche, I’m sure, but it is true: material wealth cannot buy happiness, friends, contentment, or love. And, in contrast, when you are with the right people, doing just about anything, even the most mundane of activities, can be the very best of times. Indulging in a meandering conversation on a warm summer afternoon, watching an old movie (or binge-ing on a new TV show) late into the night, going to an art gallery, visiting the beach, or playing a few hands of poker for toothpicks and matches… any of these things can truly constitute the ideal of happiness. So, yes… well done, Ms. Sand. I do believe that you have hit the nail on the head. Whether it is at a five-star hotel in the South of France, or around a second-hand card table in your friend’s garage, it is the sharing of life in common among people who love each other that is, ultimately, the essence of a happy life.
“Body and Mind” | Anthony Satori
“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
— Buddha
“The Fire of Primal Energy” | Anthony Satori
“Hear, O children of immortal bliss: you are born to be united with God. Follow the path of the illumined ones and be united with the Spirit of Life. Kindle the fire of kundalini [primal energy] deep in meditation. Bring your mind and breath under control. Drink deep of divine love, and you will attain the unitive state.”
— the Upanishads (Shvetashvatara)
“Entrée des Artistes” | Anthony Satori
“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.”
— Alan Watts
“Morning Dew” | Anthony Satori
What is true prosperity? It is positive, life-affirming connections with those that you care about and love. It is putting energy and attention into the health of your body, mind and spirit, and in turn feeling your body, mind and spirit give you health and energy in return. It is small gestures imbued with meaning, and kind words spoken from the heart. It is sharing in the celebration of life’s achievements, feeling and showing compassion during life’s setbacks, and always remembering to savor life’s simple pleasures along the way. It is knowing that both the cause and effect of everything good in this world is Love.
As we move forward into this coming year filled with promise and new horizons, may your mind and body be healthy, may your heart be at peace, and may your spirit soar.
Happy New Year, everyone!
“Chemistry” | Anthony Satori
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
— C. G. Jung
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