Good Karma Music Stories

As where i feel farther from awakening and liberating the self…i enjoy the act of liberation in the means of several different types…we here in town have a very loving, non judging, community based collective, that has inspired me greatly, there is a free lending library, they hold free music performances, etc…well i come from a place where i had chosen to live a life of humility…i was digging through dumpsters for wasted food, that was still good mind you, being freshly thrown away in knowing that spending money for more food while so much is being wasted was ignorance…well one time i found an entire bag of fresh bread…so i took it to the collective for them to give to people who stopped by who might be hungry…i love buying books that are vital, in my opinion, to raising awareness, and giving them away…knowledge liberation from the clutches of capital…and sometimes a simple smile to a stranger can do more than any amount of materials ever could…i would like to become involved with a Johnny Apple seed Mind frame, growing food everywhere, for the earth is the great garden itself, as well as, The Really Really Free Market….where we give stuff away all the time, no trade, no money just sharing…www.reallyreallyfree.org/

As a volunteer English teacher in the Taipei branch of DRBA for over five years. I love to read the book of Standards for Students with the teenager students every Saturday morning. “The amount you give and you get should always be clearly distinguished. Make sure that your giving surpasses the amount that you receive.”The meaning of the words above is as our teacher’s teaching:學吃虧. So, it’s important to teach our children the Ancient Sages’ wisdom. And follow these rules for being a student. Also they can improve their English ability.

My mother passed away in January of 1998, and I being an only child needed to help my father as his lifelong partner was not with him. For two years I labored with him doing cooking, laundry and other household chores as well as keeping in touch with him twice a day per phone calls from work. I also assisted him with his medical appointments and treatments and made sure that all his bills et al were paid in timely fashion. He eventually passed away two years later in January of 2000, but I am glad that I could be his live-in helper as his mental capacity was a bit disoriented and he could not even make a phone call as before. For me, those two years were the best of my life, and I am glad I could be with him

When I eat, I do my best not to waste any food so that more food can be available for others. By reducing my intake of resources, my hope is to live lightly on the earth and allow others to benefit.

Somebody told me about how they had made lunches for homeless people on the street and I liked the idea. Saturday a week later, on my way to grab some breakfast in my rush to a workshop, the thought crossed my mind to make a bunch of sandwiches. I hesitated as I thought I might not have enough time for my breakfast, but then thought best not to let good thoughts pass un-acted upon or it will never happen. That evening, after the workshop I made up a bunch of sandwiches and bought some bottled water for one to go with each sandwich (peanut butter, you know). In the park I found some people with shopping carts with big black garbage bags in them. I asked if they were hungry and could I offer them a sandwich. “Yes, of course.” “GOD BLESS you.” and “god bless you.” Gratitude all around. What a great feeling.

I woke up 3 am this morning to do my homework, and realize that I was missing something very important in my life. I went into my my bedroom, and kissed my spouse repeatedly and gently on her cheek, and held her and slept with her for a few minutes. I saw her sleeping comfortably, and left her. I went to my children’s bedroom, and kissed them and held them for few minutes, and left them. A few hours earlier, I thought my life is not worth going forward, but realize now that I need to keep going for my family. This is my obligation, and my gift, to take care of them with my love and work, to provide for their needs, and be a good parent and husband, and a positive force in the universe. In the quiet of the night, I realize what is more important. Peace,John

this morning after meditation i was in a hurry to get to work. I was trying to make a stop light when a large articulated bus to my right put its signal light on to merge unto my lane. “no way” I thought, but I thought again, why not? So I let the bus merge, and noticed I was afraid the person behind me would be mad at me or, worse yet, think I was dumb for doing so. Talk about silly pride! “I’m allowing a bus full of people less selfish than the rest of us car drivers and I’m a ashamed?” I felt a bit joy as I saw the bus take off in front of me.