“Mum’s Ring – Our Enso”
Many times my mother’s spirit would come through and mention her ring which Suzie now wears. Mum’s ring – our Enso.
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“Painting the Feeling”
“I go by feeling and don't seek perfect form,” wrote the Japanese poet Ishikawa Jozan (1583-1672). And I go by feeling and not form when I paint – and in every act of creativity.
New audio download released! – “Musical Mentoring”
A talk by John Diamond, M.D. Dr. Diamond’s approach to using music for holistic health is different from regular music therapy. While music therapy is concerned with the alleviating of particular symptoms through music, Dr. Diamond’s
Poem: Written and read by Dr. Diamond
From Poems of High Life Energy. Dr. Diamond’s poetry contains some of his most profound and personal statements. Teeming with insight, wisdom, & compassion.
“My Hara My Mother’s Womb”
Referring to the Hara, Zen Master Daiun Sogaku Harada: “The center of the universe is your belly-cave.” The Hara, the Xia Dantian – is it the second chakra, Swadhisthana?
“Our Karma: To Ignore Homer”
Achilles' wrath … such the will of Jove! (The Iliad, trans. Alexander Pope) Achilles' rage … as Zeus' will was done. (The Iliad, trans. Stanley Lombardo)
“The Only Certain Happiness”
“The only certain happiness in life is to live for others." - Tolstoy
Poem: Written and read by Dr. Diamond
From Poems of High Life Energy. Dr. Diamond’s poetry contains some of his most profound and personal statements. Teeming with insight, wisdom, & compassion.
“Every Breath a Tide”
"There is a tide in the affairs of men." Shakespeare, Julius Caesar IV.iii.218 And every breath is a tide. The chi as full yang entering from the atmosphere through the highest chakra above our heads.
“The Role of the Artist”
Everything is an instance of God – of Spirit manifest on earth.