joined on 12/05/04
last updated 09/13/08
January 5, 2008
~ Zen Lion, you arrive, survey your territory
and spread yourself out to the tribe like ocean tide pools, swirling in and out of consciousness,
connection and energy, weathering and smoothing your domain. Your level of light doesn't seem typical
in common hours and I appreciate our friendly interactions.
Peace on your way, peace Warrior ~
January 2, 2008
Friend. Friennnnnnnnnnnnnnnndah.
September 20, 2007
John is an orange tree in a blizzard.
September 14, 2007
john is constantly growing, learning, playing, an inspiration to those of us whose inner child is the true self. he knows a lot about that which he speaks.
March 6, 2007
Fear not! He's ferocious like a fuzzy furball of Love. In his embrace you are in safe, comfy, loving arms.
February 17, 2007
This brilliant man does not hold his heart back from the world. He's ferocious- look out! He's likely to grab you and eat you up because you are very tasty, and he's a fervent connoiseur of the Flavor You Are.
Dare to be devoured by one who explores and adores the tastes of space----mmmmmmmmmmmmm.
I highly recommend saying hello to John Potts whenever you see him around- He's a big boon to the Earth!
May 16, 2006
I've had an instinctive trust of John since I've met him, and we've really opened up to each other. He's an excellent Reiki healer, a wonderful listener, and someone whose inner child is always there, keeping the sense of wonder and charm. He will do anything for a friend, he will open his heart completely and hold nothing back, and you'll feel safe doing the same. He's a passionate person, and has a zest for life and a heart light that will keep on giving.
I've gotten to know him well, and look forward to many years of friendship!!
April 28, 2006
My darling John, a man who first came in visions, an idea moving in and out of focus like a oil painting melting in the sun, I saw many ideas, many images, the greatest idea being I knew there was something important to learn from this man. He has selflessly shown me how to be a friend by being my friend. Even in the face of my ugly bits he looks for what is good and pulls it out...
April 28, 2006
John has this enormous brilliant smile that lights up his entire face and being, as well as all who have the pleasure of being witness to it. This man is kind and open-hearted and without guile. His intelligent innocence reminds me of my own deep sage child self and his willingness to offer up anything to be of assistance to a friend makes him a Brother who truly holds the spirit and welfare of the Tribe in his protective light. He is one who I would not hesitate to ask for help should I need it. And as it is hard for me sometimes to ask for help, this is a great gift that reveals his intensely compassionate nature. He embodies the Rainbow spirit of sharing and giving and healing and is dedicated in all ways to spreading the Love. I love you, John!
April 24, 2006
I liked John the moment I met him last summer. His warmth and easy going nature always brings a smile to my heart. It is easily apparent to me that he has spent years on his inner quest wrestling down his inner demons. Even when he has great emotional turbulence in his life he is contemplative and wanting to learn and grow from the experience, however hard that might be. All of this combined with a far reaching intellect, a great sense of humor and a genuine willingness to help out in any way that he can makes him a most valued friend. One that I feel like I can really count on... and that is a valued treasure indeed! I look forward to many more years of friendship with him.
Jai Johnnuman!!!
~shiva
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Nearly all of the people on my tribe page I first met "in the flesh", and then linked up with on tribe.
Tribe facilitates friendships in a magical way: getting a glimpse of peoples lives through their page, their postings, their blog, or photos they post- what a wonderful way to get to know them better!
A few are more like warm acquaintances, but most are people who I feel deeply grateful to know as friends, (or sometimes as potential friends, when we get to know each other better!)
These tribe friends are people I will almost surely meet again, be that in the next few days, or weeks, or maybe annually, e.g. in Black Rock City, or at a Sacred Fire Circle. It warms my heart just to think of this!
There are about a dozen people in my tribe friends list I have not met yet, and in some cases may never meet, that’s fine too...but I've decided to keep my online friend network mostly integrated with "real world" friends, with 'flesh space" or whatever we are calling it.
So please understand that I am not accepting tribe friend invites unless we have actually met... or if we have close friends in common, or are likely to meet someday-or if we have some special mutual interest, and anticipate some sort of more long term 'cyber friendship'.
I am happy to converse with anyone who writes to me out of the blue, after seeing my page, or reading something I posted. Indeed I am pleased and honored if someone feels inspired to connect.
But it feels mildly awkward to decline to a friend invite at the beginning of a conversation- so lets start with a regular email. I hope this does not make me sound ...I dunno, pompous, or such.
Thanks
10 Principles for the Burning Man Festival.
Quite an extraordinary set of ideas to build a community around- and it actually works!!
Radical Inclusion
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community.
Gifting
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value.
Decommodification
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory experience.
Radical Self-reliance
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources.
Radical Self-expression
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient.
Communal Effort
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction.
Civic Responsibility
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Leaving No Trace
Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.
Participation
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.
Immediacy
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience.
Mmmmm, this is a quick visual intro:
www.jaman.com/a/video/0vnln3YL-Zco
Hellerhofsiedlung, Frankfurt
Warning!*** Parts of this profile are written in a sort of cosmic poetic mode. I am also very mundane at times, can be awkward and nervous -I am not some kind of evolved, spiritual adept, nor a white light bliss bunny- (well, sometimes I am). I do have some wisdom and graceful (also playful and creative) energy to contribute; the balance keeps shifting in that direction, more and more, which is inspiring to watch as it unfolds. Anyway, one of these days I will redo this profile in a more balanced prosaic way. I also have long captions in some of the photos, and I do long posts in particular on the New England Freaks for Fun tribe, so read a few of those if you are curious about what I am here for, what sort of things interest me, etc.
Basically, I am here to connect with friends, with our community, and occasionally I met new people too, which is fun.***
Ok- here is the cosmic rap I put up when I first made this profile: ~~~~~***~~~~~Mutual discoveries and continuing explorations, deeper descents, higher ascents, into wisdom, magic, healing and great bliss, in co created circles of seekers, dreamers and (important) doers. I offer what I have to share, as best I can, and ask to receive what I lack, (both in great abundance). Purple white sparkling blue light high visions of what might be, seeking to balanced in harmony with knowing/learning to ground in brown green, earthy root, mud wet, deep soil reality.
about me
I'm a funky skunky lazy monkey: clever, curious, affectionate and playful, but getting into trouble sometimes with my untamed ways, my long tail knocking stuff over, and above all, when misguided by my sometimes astonishing naiveté and cluelessness. Fortunately I can also be, and often am, graceful, gentle, and wise, when my fur isn't ruffled, nor my monkey mind too agitated. I have lots of ideas I like to share with anyone who is interested, chattering away in the treetops, and am delighted if you share your thoughts ( and energies and beauty) with me in return, but please don't hesitate to remind me to slow down and take a breath when i get a bit too excited!
Obama Victory Speech:
elections.nytimes.com/2008/re...ech.html
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from Toni Morrison's letter to Barack Obama
...this is one of those singular moments that nations ignore at their peril...[an] opportunity for a national evolution (even revolution) will not come again soon, and I am convinced you are the person to capture it.
When, I wondered, was the last time th...
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"Our best teacher for Dharma is the enemy.
Every difficult situation both trains us,
and broadens our spiritual view".
Much anticipation of doing deep work with my numerous shadows, at Forest Dance next week.
forestdance.net/
In honor of that- this very powerful teaching from a very great Tibetan Lama.
More than a few of you know what it is like to live with ADHD.
I have it worse than most, sad to say.
1 A sense of underachievement, of not meeting one’s goals (regardless of how much one has actually accomplished).
2 Difficulty getting organized.
3 Chronic procrastination or trouble getting started.
** 4 Many projects going simultaneously; trouble with follow through.
** 5 A tendency to say what comes to mind without necessarily considering the timing or appropriateness of the remark...
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Not that I follow these well- but I aspire to.
John Barlow, who wrote these- rather amazing fellow.
Yes, I posted these once before- but worth repeating.
3, 7, and 9 are especially notable- and too rare!
No 13 is hard.
Buddhism teaches that's ok ONLY if it is done without self interest -i.e. not tell a truth if it merely causes harm to another, but no benefit.
PRINCIPLES OF ADULT BEHAVIOR
1. Be patient. No matter what.
2. Don't badmouth:
Assign responsibility, never blame.
...
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Nordic Spring
All my air castles have melted like snow,
all my dreams have run off like water,
all that remains of what I've ever loved
is a blue sky and some pale stars.
The wind moves quietly among the trees.
Emptiness rests. The water is still.
The old fir tree stands awake thinking
of the white cloud that he kissed in his dream.
Edith Sodergran
Wed, January 23, 2008 - 12:18 PM
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Five Psychological Truths
1) What is unvoiced or unspoken, because it is out of relationship,
tends to get out of perspective, and to dominate psychic life.
2) The hallmarks of loss are idealization and rage,
and under the rage, immense sadness ("to want and want and not to have.")
3) What is dissociated or repressed-
that which is 'known' and then 'not known'-
tends to return, and return, and return.
4) The logic of the psyche is an associative logic-
the free falling logic of dreams, poetry, and memory-
as well as a formal logic of classification and control.
5) One learns the answers to one's own questions.
--Carol Gilligan
"All should strive to learn, before they die, what they are running
from, and to, and why."
--James Thurber
"A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance
when the need for illusion is great".
--Saul Bellow
"In Innocence there is no Strength against Evil
But there is strength in it for good"
-- U.K.LeGuin
"Like a piece of ice on a hot stove,
the poem must ride on its own melting
My poems are set to trip the reader
head foremost into the boundless"
-- Robert Frost
"It takes two to speak the truth,
one to speak it, another to hear".
--Thoreau
"Wenn du es nicht besser machen kannst,
mach es wenigstens anders!
If you can't make it better, at least make it different".
--Goethe
"Du sublime au ridicule il n'y a qu'un pas"
(From the sublime to the ridiculous is just one step)
-- Napoleon Bonaparte
"Our dignity is not in what we do, but what we understand".
--George Santayana
"Things are not as they seem.
Nor are they otherwise."
-- Longchenpa, 15th century Tibetan Buddhist Master
"That dream is the crux of the matter,
and somehow concerns beauty, consciousness and community.
We were, and are, worthy insofar as we serve it."
-- Robert Hunter
"anybody who can't tell the difference between metaphor and euphemism
probably can't tell the difference between poetry and lies."
-- John Perry Barlow
"A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience."
--Miguel de Cervantes
"when i create from the heart, nearly everything works;
if from the head, almost nothing".
-- Marc Chagall
"Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence."
-- H. L. Mencken
"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light,
but by making the darkness conscious."
-- C.G. Jung
...Now that my ladder's gone,
I must lie down where all the ladders start,
In the foul rag- and -bone shop of the heart.
-- W.B.Yeats
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which like the toad, ugly and venemous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
--Shakespeare, As you like it
"In making up their minds, people would rather have
one good, soul-satisfying emotion than a dozen facts."
-- Robert Keith Leavitt
"Whoever says that the small things don't matter
should try sleeping with a mosquito in the room."
--Unknown
Everyone takes the limits of his own field of vision
for the limits of the world.
-- Arthur Schopenhauer
"Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary.
It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body.
It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things."
-- Winston Churchill
Toni Morrison's letter
(blog entry)
Obama Victory Speech:
elections.nytimes.com/2008/re...ech.html
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from Toni Morrison's letter to Barack Obama
...this ...
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Group Decision Making Simulation: research subjects needed
( jobs » part time / hourly ) Participate in a Group Decision Making Simulation:
Open your own 5-star...
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listing posted Sun, October 5, 2008 - 1:19 PM
The "enemy" as teacher
(blog entry)
"Our best teacher for Dharma is the enemy.
Every difficult situation both trains us,
and broadens our spiritual view".
Much anticipation of doing deep work with my numerous shadows, at Forest Dance next week.
forestdance.net/
In...
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Life with ADHD really causes problems- ouch!
(blog entry)
More than a few of you know what it is like to live with ADHD.
I have it worse than most, sad to say.
1 A sense of underachievement, of not meeting one’s goals (regardless of how much one has actually accomplished).
2 Difficulty getting organ...
read more
PRINCIPLES OF ADULT BEHAVIOR
(blog entry)
Not that I follow these well- but I aspire to.
John Barlow, who wrote these- rather amazing fellow.
Yes, I posted these once before- but worth repeating.
3, 7, and 9 are especially notable- and too rare!
No 13 is hard.
Buddhism teaches th...
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Looking for a few people to participate in a research study- earn some easy money, while helping science!
( events » other ) Participate in a Group Decision Making Simulation: Open your own 5-star restaurant
In this simulation and study, you will be asked to participate in a three-person team simulating a group of investors who have decided to open a 5-star restauran...
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event starts Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 12:00 AM
“The Roots of Happiness: Positive Psychology and the Art of Meditation.”
( events » other ) “The Roots of Happiness: Positive Psychology and the Art of Meditation.” The search for happiness is ancient. Explore the Buddhist path to happiness as illustrated by selections from Evan Brenner’s Buddha Play, assembled from original Buddhist t...
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event starts Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:30 AM
On Language and Human Thought: Convergence among linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and biology.
( events » other ) On Language and Human Thought: A Conversation with Paul Pietroski and Critical Friends
Monday, March 17
4pm to 5:30pm
Harvard Hall, Room 104
Paul Pietroski, Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Linguistics at the University of Maryland, ...
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event starts Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:00 PM
Brain GABA Levels in Yoga Asana Practices
( events » other )
The Asian Medicine & Healing Seminar will meet next Tuesday, March 11.
Topic: “Brain GABA Levels in Yoga Asana Practices”
Speaker: Dr. Chris Streeter, Boston Medical Center
Assistant...
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event starts Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 4:00 PM
Near-Death Experiences, Phenomenology, and their Neural Correlates
( events » other ) Near-Death Experiences, Phenomenology, and their Neural Correlates
This lecture is intended to give an empirical overview of the most common phenomenological elements of near death experiences and their after-effects, reviewing recent scientifi...
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event starts Thursday, February 7, 2008 - 8:15 PM
All my air castles have melted like snow
(blog entry)
Nordic Spring
All my air castles have melted like snow,
all my dreams have run off like water,
all that remains of what I've ever loved
is a blue sky and some pale stars.
The wind moves quietly among the trees.
Emptiness rests. The water i...
read more
Buddhist Psychology Lecture Series: Conversations at the Edge
( events » other ) Buddhist Psychology Lecture Series: Conversations at the Edge
October 2007-June 2008, Monday Evenings, 7:45-9:45 PM
Returning for a third year, this monthly CE program is intended for psychotherapists who are interested in Buddhist psychol...
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event starts Monday, January 7, 2008 - 7:45 PM
Buddhist Psychology Lecture Series: Conversations at the Edge
( events » other ) October 2007-June 2008, Monday Evenings, 7:45-9:45 PM
Returning for a third year, this monthly CE program is intended for psychotherapists who are interested in Buddhist psychology, meditation, or mindfulness. Each lecture will address theo...
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event starts Monday, January 7, 2008 - 7:45 PM
SENSORY-MOTOR PATTERNS AND HEALING
( events » other ) Healing and Placebo Network presents
FOUR THURSDAY SEMINARS ON
HEALING, RITUAL AND PLACEBO
Seminar #4
JANUARY 10
SENSORY-MOTOR PATTERNS AND HEALING
Aline Newton
Cambridge Rolfing Associates
SPONSORED BY:
Department of Social Medi...
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event starts Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 4:00 PM
Putting out the word viz recommended Buddhist events
(blog entry)
Not sure I can make it myself, but I have been asked by various tribe friends to post more Buddhist events, if I can especially recommend them.
This Lama is excellent, young, but highly trained ( not one of the venerable, old school highly tradit...
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Deathbed Visions and Near-Death Experiences
(blog entry)
My friend Willoughby is giving a fascinating talk this Tuesday, down at Brown in Providence
Anyone interested coming with us, or meeting there, let me know.
We'll probably go out for drinks after, Will is quite fascinating to talk with, an e...
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Latest White House criminal conduct revelations on the illegal torture cover-up
(blog entry)
Latest once buried story to surface- the Justice Department official who voluntarily underwent 'waterboarding' for the specific purpose of determining if it could legally be considered torture- hell yeah he said, it's illegal, it's straight up tor...
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Dakini Wisdom: Revealing the Feminine in Tibetan Buddhism
( events » other ) This looks excellent- though I won't be able to atend myself, alas.
If the fee is a bit high, contact them, will likely be able to work out a reduced rate.
Check out their other events at Shambhala center-they have many excellent programs
...
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event starts Friday, November 9, 2007 - 7:00 PM
intimacy with imagination as path of salvation
(blog entry)
reprise of a post I just sent on the local burningman discussion listserv, but more widely applicable too!
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"I now believe that the only way in which Americans can rise above their ordinariness,
can mature sufficiently t...
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An Active, Purposeful Machine That Comes Out at Night to Play
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"Some neuroscientists say that at least one vital function of sleep is tied to learning and memory, and new findings suggest that sleep plays a crucial role in flagging and storing important memories'.
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