film•music•philosophy•more (or less)
Chris S. Today’s Daily Dose is ‘Gratitude’. Gratitude means appreciating what you do have – even if it’s small – so that you can cultivate more. If you don’t appreciate what you do have, why would you want more? Above all, be grateful for the people in your life and show yourself a little gratitude for who … Read more
On this 3rd day of April during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, today’s ‘Daily Dose’ involves the powerful (yet paradoxical) act of “Surrender”. The current conditions are strange and frustrating, and there is a natural instinct to deny, resist or struggle against them. Oddly, the act of surrender, that is, a total acceptance of the present … Read more
Hi, it’s Chris from Living the Inner Life, and today is April 2nd, the second day of the stay at home, stay in place orders that we have to follow throughout the month of April, 2020 during this coronavirus outbreak. So as I promised, everyday I’m going to give you some tidbit of information, maybe … Read more
Hi, it’s Chris. Today is April 1st, and this marks the first day of an entire month of continued lockdown, stay in place, safer at home rules during this coronavirus 2020 pandemic that we’re all dealing with right now. So I want to share with you some things that I’ve used to help me move … Read more
In a November 4, 2019 Op-Ed piece in the New York Times, film director Martin Scorsese further explained his position that Marvel (and other) superhero movies are not ‘cinema’. Instead, he likened them to theme park rides. This is not a new debate, as there has always been a split between ‘movies’ and ‘film’. Movies … Read more
We all have a dark side. And so does IndyCar. The IndyCar racing series has evolved significantly in recent decades and almost certainly for the better. The cars and tracks are both faster and safer for drivers, teams and spectators. Nowadays, helmets are worn by all crew members during pitstops, and we wonder why that … Read more
Zed. Zilch. Nada. Nothing. That may not sound like much, but sometimes it’s the best outcome and highest goal you can achieve. For instance, I love doing the dishes, washing and drying them by hand, several times a day for a household of six people. That’s a lot of dirty dishes, but when asked why … Read more
How long does it take to learn something? Of course, that depends on what it is you are learning to do and how you are being taught. But if you had a tutor that was available for one-on-one lessons over a 6 month period, you could learn just about anything from playing a musical instrument, … Read more
When I was a kid, an exchange student from Malaysia told me the story of how to catch a monkey. Basically, you take a hollowed out gourd, make an opening just big enough for a monkey’s paw to fit through, and place a few nuts inside. The monkey will reach in and grab the treats … Read more
THE IMAGE OF GOD reaching out to Adam with his extended arm and finger, is one of the most recognizable in the world. Perhaps only eclipsed by da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in popularity, the so-called Creation of Adam was painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo in the early 1500’s. There are a … Read more