Abel ErivesThe Ottawa County Winter 2018 Middle Way Meditation Retreat Part 4: Bloody KissesPreface:Jan 17, 2019Jan 17, 2019
Abel ErivesThe Ottawa County Winter 2018 Middle Way Meditation Retreat Part 3: RashomonPreface: What did being “trapped” at the retreat do for me? The very idea that it was anything other than a retreat colored my perception…Nov 20, 2018Nov 20, 2018
Abel ErivesThe Ottawa County Winter 2018 Middle Way Meditation Retreat Part 2: Here There be MonstersPreface:Nov 19, 2018Nov 19, 2018
Abel ErivesThe Ottawa County Winter 2018 Middle Way Meditation Retreat, Part 1: Beginning AgainPreface:Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Abel ErivesThe Ottawa County Winter 2018 Middle Way Meditation Retreat Introduction: The Coldest WinterHe who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our despair, against…Nov 13, 2018Nov 13, 2018
Abel ErivesThe Trouble With Pants“Hey Maggie, check this out!” Toby the cat stood in the doorway wearing the woman’s pants.Apr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016
Abel ErivesThe Encounter at Old Farmer’s Meadow.The sun was hot on his back, threatening to roast him, slowly baking his eyes and nose. Both itched and burned from the dust and grass…Apr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016
Abel ErivesThe Warrior’s Concertocon·cer·to /kənˈCHerdō/ noun noun: concerto; plural noun: concerti; plural noun: concertosApr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016
Abel ErivesShinken, Practicing Presence at the Tip of a Sword.When I asked my teacher if I could use shinken (sharp sword) during practice in the dojo he agreed immediately. It surprised me. He didn’t…Apr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016