mettatouch...Loving Kindness in Touch...
we must be the change we wish to see in the world... Mahatma Gandhi
Metta Touch - goodwill in action
From the Buddhist Pali text - metta (mettaa): Loving kindness, gentle friendship; a practice for generating
lovingkindness said to be first taught by the Buddha as an antidote to
fear. It helps cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving
heart and is traditionally offered along with other Brahma-Vihara
meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others and
equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration,
fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love.
touch (touch): To physically, emotionally or spiritually make contact with a person, such that they have been impacted in some way.
Are we being the change we wish to see in the world? We ask the question, who am I?
My story is that I am a survivor, a spirit having a human being experience, a man, a husband, a father, a friend, a business man, consultant, technologist and Interfaith Minister. Physically, I stand 6'2" and weigh somewhere near 200lbs, with brown hair and green/blue eyes. But, is this who I am?
I have a story that I tell. I've survived cancer twice, a broken home, broken relationships, heart ache, disappointment and am still captivated by life. I am recovering and living a full life as a human being. But, is this who I am? I am a human doing. I am a spiritual seeker, public speaker and advocate for living a balanced life, a yoga teacher, therapist, successful corporate executive, consultant, coach and teacher. But, is this who I am?
Who are we? What are we doing here? What is it that I must do for my life, right now? What am I to be as a human being? How am I being a positive force in my relationship with people, places and things?
These are the questions that occupy the lives of many. I have taken time to study Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Hinduism and ancient wisdom. They all point to questions of philosophy, psychology, myth, music, dance, celebration and community building. I have gone into the corporate world, with experiences at AT&T, MCI, BT and other corporate communities. They have given me a deep appreciation for the "issues" that we all face, as we balance our need to survive, with our "story" about who we are. We warriors put on armor to do business.
I have been a consultant, coach, Minister and Counselor to business leaders, giving of myself, understanding of faiths, philosophies and healing. The common human experience and story is that we have all experienced some level of regret, remorse, trauma, hurt and loss in some way. This is the path to growth and the path to recovery. We talk, hear, heal and understand ourselves to show up for this journey called life. This is what we are obliged to do. To help people do, to show up and not run away from themselves...our journey.
Our paths take us through schools for experience. Mine have been both formal and informal. Esalen, Omega, Shalom Mountain Retreat & Study Center, Integral Yoga Institute, Zen Centers, The New York Open Center, St. Peter's College (a Catholic Jesuit College) or Fordham University (another Jesuit Catholic College) for an MBA program. The Interfaith dialog started at The New Seminary, and has continued after my ordination at St. John the Divine, Ordination in 2003. I have married people, and have been an interfaith member of the clergy at The Church of the Village here in New York City.
touch (touch): To physically, emotionally or spiritually make contact with a person, such that they have been impacted in some way.
My story is that I am a survivor, a spirit having a human being experience, a man, a husband, a father, a friend, a business man, consultant, technologist and Interfaith Minister. Physically, I stand 6'2" and weigh somewhere near 200lbs, with brown hair and green/blue eyes. But, is this who I am?
I have a story that I tell. I've survived cancer twice, a broken home, broken relationships, heart ache, disappointment and am still captivated by life. I am recovering and living a full life as a human being. But, is this who I am? I am a human doing. I am a spiritual seeker, public speaker and advocate for living a balanced life, a yoga teacher, therapist, successful corporate executive, consultant, coach and teacher. But, is this who I am?
Who are we? What are we doing here? What is it that I must do for my life, right now? What am I to be as a human being? How am I being a positive force in my relationship with people, places and things?
These are the questions that occupy the lives of many. I have taken time to study Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Hinduism and ancient wisdom. They all point to questions of philosophy, psychology, myth, music, dance, celebration and community building. I have gone into the corporate world, with experiences at AT&T, MCI, BT and other corporate communities. They have given me a deep appreciation for the "issues" that we all face, as we balance our need to survive, with our "story" about who we are. We warriors put on armor to do business.
I have been a consultant, coach, Minister and Counselor to business leaders, giving of myself, understanding of faiths, philosophies and healing. The common human experience and story is that we have all experienced some level of regret, remorse, trauma, hurt and loss in some way. This is the path to growth and the path to recovery. We talk, hear, heal and understand ourselves to show up for this journey called life. This is what we are obliged to do. To help people do, to show up and not run away from themselves...our journey.
Our paths take us through schools for experience. Mine have been both formal and informal. Esalen, Omega, Shalom Mountain Retreat & Study Center, Integral Yoga Institute, Zen Centers, The New York Open Center, St. Peter's College (a Catholic Jesuit College) or Fordham University (another Jesuit Catholic College) for an MBA program. The Interfaith dialog started at The New Seminary, and has continued after my ordination at St. John the Divine, Ordination in 2003. I have married people, and have been an interfaith member of the clergy at The Church of the Village here in New York City.