You should never be deterred from learning a new skill. Fresh skills and good habits can be mastered at any age.My name is Lee and I’ve been playing guitar for over 25 years. It came about purely through needing an escape from my frantic life.Playing guitar for me is certainly a form of meditation. I couldn’t be without it.Let's look at very simple ways to get you playing … [Read more...]
Hippie Hideaways in Los Angeles Are Alive, Well, and Still Groovy!
The Hippie culture still exists in certain parts of Los Angeles if you know where to look. Yoga pants, peace signs, and free spirits abound in nooks and crannies around the Southland. Some modern-day hippies are Baby Boomers who never gave up the lifestyle and others who are young and artsy. I traveled to several Hippie hideaways in the Los Angeles area to see what I could … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Productivity When You’re at Home
The lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for many of us. But, of course, we've learned a lot, as well, too. Although there were apparent pressures, involving especially our health and family members, many of us have thrived. Some individuals were able to communicate more with their kids or grandchildren. But they also took more time to take care of … [Read more...]
A Groovy Mantra to Chant as You Age
I decided I wanted to find a mantra to use to meditate but wasn’t sure what it should be. I didn’t take TM training when I was young, and it was popular. So, instead, I decided to Google one. There’s the standard Om, which is said to be the most powerful, as well as several others like Om Namah Shivaya, Aham Prema, and Ho’oponopono, which I can’t even pronounce but I … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur: Celebrity Celebration of Atonement and Resilience
I don't attend Temple as a rule but Judaism is in my DNA. . This is the 2nd time I’ve attended Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement - high holy day services at the Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. It’s the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the United States. It’s when we think back to what we’ve done in the past year- who we may have hurt- … [Read more...]
