Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Mindfulness as a Tool To Vanquish Hatred?

Has anyone done something so egregious to you that you ended up hating them heart and soul? Yes it has happened to me. Over 21 years ago involving an employment relationship you might say I suffered from an incident that was hurtful and possibly today I would have gone to the police and reported it.Continue reading “Mindfulness as a Tool To Vanquish Hatred?”

Passage of the Day: William Thackeray’s “Vanity Fair”

William Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British satirist compering for popularity with Charles Dickens. “The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly to you: laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly companion:Continue reading “Passage of the Day: William Thackeray’s “Vanity Fair””

Beware Long Nappers!

Long naps may be bad for health Date:August 26, 2020Source:European Society of CardiologySummary:Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But in newly presented research, scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky.Share:    FULL STORY Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity.Continue reading “Beware Long Nappers!”

“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 7 “Off to Zlano”

Chapter 7 “Off to Zlano” Attis read from some official looking papers he pulled from a brown envelope. The monastery was to be expropriated by the fascist junta led by George Papadopoulos and was to be turned into a tourist resort! Well, it looked as if a vote was not necessary as the God’s homeContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 7 “Off to Zlano””

Battle of The Pinot Noirs: Canada vs. The United States

We saw in the New Zealand vs. Canada fight recently there was a draw. In this corner from Pelee Island Winery in Ontario, Canada a Vinedressers 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir weighing in at 13%. On the nose a very familiar raspberry and red cherry aroma with a hint of blackberry all contained in a pureContinue reading “Battle of The Pinot Noirs: Canada vs. The United States”

“Nitro Rush”: Seen this Before?

I am not quite certain why Breaking Glass Pictures in the United States has picked up a 2016 Quebec produced film for distribution? Is COVID hitting film production so badly the film vault must be scrounged for 5-year-old films for distribution? As far as films go there is not much creativity or originality in thisContinue reading ““Nitro Rush”: Seen this Before?”

Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of the Buddha”: The Importance of Pausing

“Pausing is the gateway to Radical Acceptance. In the midst of a pause, we are giving room and attention to the life that is always streaming through us, the life that is habitually overlooked. It is in this rest under the bodhi tree that we realize the natural freedom of our heart and awareness.  LikeContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of the Buddha”: The Importance of Pausing”

COVID Poetry Corner: “Someone Has to Pay The Price”

Someone Has to Pay The Price Yet another grim fatality statistic for the United Stateswith over 500,000 meeting their final fateshow much longer will this vile viral attack continue hammering the world?when all is overthe blame game will start with a roarwith a particular vengeance for deaths among the poorpoliticians and medicos will be bootedContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Someone Has to Pay The Price””

Canadian Government Update on COVID Vaccination of its Indigenous Population

Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities From: Indigenous Services Canada News release February 17, 2021 — Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, case numbers continue to decline,Continue reading “Canadian Government Update on COVID Vaccination of its Indigenous Population”