Henry Shukman has discussed the Zen teaching, “The finger pointing at the moon is not the moon itself.” In a talk at Upaya Zen Center, he explored a koan by Master Gutei, a Tang dynasty Zen teacher known for responding to any question about Zen by lifting a finger. When his student imitated this gesture, […]
Author Archives: Dennis Dean
rewritten in the same format as the book werner herzog hates chickens. this is a fact. this is a constant theme throughout his films. it is clear to me that he hates chickens, and this is one of the reasons why he has always been my favorite film director. i too hate chickens. the first […]
Hi friend, My wish is that you are surrounded by loved ones, regardless of the circumstances. I was in Chicago September 28, 2023to participate in a presentation called “The Brain Body Contract” by Dr. Andrew Huberman. It was at The Chicago Theatre which I had been to on several other occasions being as I used to […]
Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University, has provided extensive insights into neuroscience-based tools for optimizing health, performance, and well-being. Below are six of the most common takeaways from his teachings, backed by strong scientific data: 1. Early Morning Sunlight Optimizes Circadian Rhythms: YouTube Video Here Key Insight: Getting 5-10 minutes of […]
Hi friend, My wish is that you are surrounded by loved ones, regardless of the circumstances. I was listening to an audiobook ( The 48 Laws of Power ) by one of my favorite authors, Robert Greene (YouTube Channel) to whom is Ryan Holliday’s mentor and on the cutting edge of Thought Leadership in several […]
Hi friend,I was listening to Lex Fridman’s podcast with Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine’s president, the podcast is here) and came to realize that in the very near future, I will be interviewing Alex Kuhtarev to whom is Russian and his wife is Ukrainian. Needless to say he has been following Volodymyr Zelenskyy for 25 years and […]
Hi friend,I came out of school one day in the late 60’s only to find the full size school bus my father had been converting into a rolling home parked out front of our school. Several teachers were out next to the school bus with my parents in a heated discussion. They obviously were trying […]
