I've been off the radar for a while. I had a fabulous vacation in Sag Harbor with my family as well as old and new friends. It gave me a much needed chance to unwind and reflect. I am truly grateful that I had the ability to kick back and just eat, drink and think for a week. However almost immediately upon my return home I participated in the annual back to school world wind. I am glad to say that my son is happy and adjusted at his preschool so I can now get my and routine back on track.
For the last few days I have been thinking about Shakespeare's play Richard III. Al Pacino did a documentary in 1996 about the play itself and his production of it--he played Richard III. In extreme brief, Richard III killed and betrayed family members in his quest to be King of England. Essentially Richard III lost his humanity as he advanced his ambitions. Furthermore, one he became king he grew ever more paranoid that he would be de-throned.
The play Richard III lend me to wonder about real people--- how we allow our desires for status, money, material goods, sex to diminish our own humanity. Ultimately, living a happy and abundant life is about seeking experiences and even things that add to our human-ness, not detracts from it. Moreover in the pursuit of these desires we should be guided by love of self and others, rather than by fear or envy.
So today's exercise:
Determine whether or not your the pursuit of a particular desire is actually making you less loving and more fearful?
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