Since 1983 one of the most memorable parts of going to the movies has been the THX certification played during the previews. The accompanying sound logo called “The Deep Note” has fascinated, terrified, and mystified audiences for over three d…
When it comes to movie screams, what’s the first one you think of? Is it a scream that evokes a sense of fear, pain, or maybe even… humor? Perhaps you immediately think about a famous “Scream Queen” or a specific scene from a movie. But you ma…
As a young guitarist, I used to find a lot of meaning playing music by myself for hours alone in my bedroom. That got boring after a while. Why? Because I’d joined a band. That’s where we felt most alive and connected — those moments where we clicked t…
2013-02-06 – Embodying True Refuge–Serving and Savoring Life – This talk traces the story of the Buddha’s awakening, and reflects on four key archetypal elements that are relevant for each of us as we come home to our true nature. There is a particula…
NEEDINESS. BLECH. If you could touch it, neediness would be slimy. If you could see it, neediness would be a toxic cloud that enters the room before you do. Neediness would smell like a port-o-let used by hippies after a three day summer music festival…
A few years ago I went to a strip club with David Lee Roth. He’s a friend of a friend. I want you to imagine your own version of this scenario. Beautiful girls. Jack Daniels. Flashing lights. Loud music. Revisit the videos for “Panama” and “Yankee Rose…
Fan Favorite Episode: THX Deep Note, Part 1
Since 1983 one of the most memorable parts of going to the movies has been the THX certification played during the previews. The accompanying sound logo called “The Deep Note” has fascinated, terrified, and mystified audiences for over three d…
Fan Favorite Episode: The Wilhelm Scream
When it comes to movie screams, what’s the first one you think of? Is it a scream that evokes a sense of fear, pain, or maybe even… humor? Perhaps you immediately think about a famous “Scream Queen” or a specific scene from a movie. But you ma…
Why I got tired of playing with myself
As a young guitarist, I used to find a lot of meaning playing music by myself for hours alone in my bedroom. That got boring after a while. Why? Because I’d joined a band. That’s where we felt most alive and connected — those moments where we clicked t…
Embodying True Refuge–Serving and Savoring Life
2013-02-06 – Embodying True Refuge–Serving and Savoring Life – This talk traces the story of the Buddha’s awakening, and reflects on four key archetypal elements that are relevant for each of us as we come home to our true nature. There is a particula…
The Secret to Crushing Neediness
NEEDINESS. BLECH. If you could touch it, neediness would be slimy. If you could see it, neediness would be a toxic cloud that enters the room before you do. Neediness would smell like a port-o-let used by hippies after a three day summer music festival…
At a Strip Club with David Lee Roth
A few years ago I went to a strip club with David Lee Roth. He’s a friend of a friend. I want you to imagine your own version of this scenario. Beautiful girls. Jack Daniels. Flashing lights. Loud music. Revisit the videos for “Panama” and “Yankee Rose…