Today I take a break from the series on the Masters of Enlightenment, to share with you this story that was in today's, Jan. 24, 2011, New York Times. It's about Jack LaLanne, who was featured in these pages a year ago, during the series on [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
The Masters of Enlightenment: Albert Einstein
The Low Density Lifestyle book is now out! You can check out an excerpt from the book, and buy it, at the Low Density Lifestyle bookstore. The series on the Masters of Enlightenment continues today with a profile of a man who was one of the greatest scientists of all time, and who, through his blend of logic, creative intelligence and … [Read more...]
The Masters of Enlightenment: Basho
The series on the Masters of Enlightenment continues today with a look at Matsuo Basho, the 17th century Japanese poet who is internationally renowned as a master of haiku. Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 moras (or on), in three phrases of 5, 7, and 5 moras respectively. Although haiku are often stated to have 17 syllables, this is inaccurate as syllables and moras are not the same. A mora is something of which a … [Read more...]
The Masters of Enlightenment: Ramana Maharishi
The series on The Masters of Enlightenment, which is part of the series on Spirituality, continues today with a profile of a great spiritual teacher who was a true master of enlightenment, Ramana Maharishi. Sri Ramana Maharishi was born December 30, 1879 and died April 14, 1950. He was a Hindu jnani, someone who had attained self-realization. In the Indian caste system, he was born a Brahmin (a member of the priestly class), but after having … [Read more...]
Happy Poetic New Year!
We kick off the new year here at the Low Density Lifestyle website with a poem by Vermont-based poet David Tucker, who has graced our pages before, the most recent time with his poem The River-Woman's Daughter. David's new poem is called Longing, and in the above video, David does a reading of the poem. In true poet fashion, David adds a visual twist to his reading. This is what David has to say about … [Read more...]
The Low Density Lifestyle Book is Here and On Sale for the Holidays!!
Just in time for the holidays, and to help you, your friends and your family live a healthier and happier life, from now until Dec. 31, the Low Density Lifestyle book and ebook are on sale! When you buy one copy of the Low Density Lifestyle book at the regular price of $19.95, you will get a second copy free! And the ebook, normally $12.95, is on sale for $9.95. Don't delay - get your copy now, and make your holidays a Low Density Lifestyle … [Read more...]