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Vision Quest Chronicle #44: Time to Take Stock

When is the last time you took an inventory of your Visions? In the tradition of 12-step recovery there are two steps that allow one to take an inventory of themselves; Step 4: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory … Continue reading

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Vision Quest Chronicle #43: Living it All: Love & Commitment part III

Is balance overrated? In posts #12, 40 & 41 I have been exploring the concept of potentially competing Visions. Specifically I was examining how a romantic relationship or lack there of may aid or hinder ones ability to live his … Continue reading

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Vision Quest Chronicle #42: Relax as it is.

Relax as it is. This invective I read in a book by the Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron. This is what I am working on always. This continues to be a challenge as I live my Vision. Some of my most … Continue reading

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VQC #41: Love & Comittment cont:Yes we can

I’m off on another retreat, this time a private holiday. “Holiday” does not mean that I am not continuing to work on living my Vision because every aspect of my life is my Vision. I just mean this trip is … Continue reading

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VQC #39: Another Day in Paradise

Are you living in Paradise? I am back from my awesome Vision Quest Retreat and readjusting to life here…you know having to wear shoes and clothes, taking the metro and not lying down when conducting work meetings…those kind of crazy … Continue reading

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VQC #38: Vision Quest Retreat Update

It is the final day of this chapter of my Vision Quest Retreat and time to take stock of the experience. My agenda while here was 1) follow my instincts, 2) work on the curriculum for the upcoming Vision Quest … Continue reading

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VQC #37: Moonlight Meditations II

My last night of this adventure. The moon shines brightly and the wind is high around the Presidio tonight. Every time the palm trees rustle it sounds like they are alive. This chapter of the Vision Quest is coming to … Continue reading

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VQC #36: Human Beings Doing

Is it better to do or to be? So I did end up going down to Carnival last night. I am glad I did because I got to see what it’s like but it was not what I wanted or … Continue reading

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VQC #34: Sharks are Just Cool!

For a minute yesterday I really wanted to be a shark. I awoke early and slipped down to the bay for my morning swim before anyone else was up. On the way to the rocky point I ran into a … Continue reading

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