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Ultimate Journey
(datedate) Ultimate Journey is Robert Monroe's 2nd of a trilogy book series about out-of-body experience (OBE). This book expands into psychic realms beyond the physical reality....more »»
Far Journeys
(datedate) Far Journeys is Robert Monroe's 2nd of a trilogy book series about out-of-body experience (OBE). This book expands into psychic realms beyond the physical reality....more »»
Journeys Out of the Body
(datedate) Journeys Out of the Body is Robert Monroe's 2nd of a trilogy book series about out-of-body experience (OBE). This book expands into psychic realms beyond the physical reality....more »»
Kundalini Tantra
(March 24 - xxxx, 2025) As I was sourcing more info for my Kundalini Yoga reading (by Sri Sivananda), I came upon another book by his disciple, Sri Satyananda Saraswati - Kundalini Tantra. Although they both teachers come from the same lineage, Saraswati's version of Kundalini Yoga was developed as a stand-alone discipline. Again, I cannot be more eager in learning this and see how I can aggregate this to my current Chakra-activation practice....more »»
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
(August 3 - xxx, 2024) Sapiens has been a runaway bestseller in the NY Times and launched Yuval Noah Harari as one of the world's most sought-after provocative thinkers. When I first stumbled into Yuval Harari's presentation about man creating fiction from thin air and then lives his life according to the dictates of that fiction, I was hooked. Finally, I get to read his book...more »»
The Lessons of History
(datedate) I don't know anything about this book but in a Lex Fridman podcast with Elon Musk, Lex thanked Elon for recommending this book. Coming from Elon? That's all I needed to know. Reading this book is now added to my 'to read' project....more »»
Taking a Free Online A.I. Course
(May 18, 2024) I was having lunch with Kat when she deliberated on the many ways AI is more relevant and compelling - including having AI be the 'teacher' for home-schooled kids. I was blown away. I thought I was already proficient with AI, but now I realized I had to level-up my game. Where to start? From the bottom - what is AI?...more »»
Yoga Upanishad
(December 12, 2023) The Yoga Upanishad is a collection of ancient philosophical Hindu text that talks about the principles and practice of yoga - meditation, breath control, and subtle energy channels...more »»
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
(November 30, 2023) Benjamin Franklin became a recurring name thrown at me. First, while watching an interview of billionaire Charlie Munger, he said he kept 2 busts in his home of 2 people he admired the most - Benjamin Franklin and Lee Kuan Yew. On a '19 Recommended Books to Read in your Lifetime', I saw Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. And while watching the American Revolution, Benjamin loomed larger than life. While watching an interview of celebrated author Walter Isaacson who was promoting his recent book about Elon Musk, I learned that he also authored a Benjamin Franklin biography! In my world-view of a benevolent universe blazing a path for me, this is a strong statement that I should roll up my sleeves and get to know Benjamin Franklin in an intimate way - by reading his autobiography...more »»
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
(Aug 8-???, 2023) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali have been the classic reference and standard in the practice of Raja Yoga - yoga of the mind. Beyond asana, this book underscores the importance of ethics/morality (Yama/Niyama) and meditation. In this book, Sri Swami Satchidananda gives his commentary...more »»
The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga by Srivatsa Ramaswami
(datedate) Srivatsa Ramaswami was a direct one-on-one student of the legendary Tirumalai Krishnamacharya for 33 years. His experience with the Master encompassed yogic elements of asana, breathing, mindfulness, and therapy. With so many neo-yoga versions by self-styled revisionists nowadays, this practice takes us back to the source. A true gem!....more »»
Acoustic Research AR-12 and Jim Morrison's Resurrection
(October 31, 1977) My Dad got me a pair of AR12 speakers (Acoustic Research) together with a complete set of stereo components - amplifier, tuner, tape deck, turn table and Monster cables. It was pretty high end. I was an audiofile during that time. That system became my playground. I did something crazy that destroyed the speakers but resurrected a rock and roll idol - Jim Morrison....more »»
Third wheel
(February 20, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines) At the CPG Park, I noticed this dog watching 2 lover-dogs play and frolick. It looked like he was a third wheel. I know the feeling. Back in my university days, I was friends with Noel and Grace. The 3 of us were inseparable - we hung out together, ate out together and shared stories and laughter. There was no sexual tension - just pure friendship. Then one night, the 3 of us smoked pot. Grace got horny and fucked Noel. From then on, they were together and inseparable, to my exclusion. I would see them hang out, eat and laugh...and I was no longer part of the picture. Fuck that!
(December 2024) The labor-intensive process of creating Asin Tibuok
The carrot pulp is mixed in with grated potato to make a hybrid carrot/potato Rosti
Netflix
(March 18, 2025) After narrating to Nathalie that I wait a full week to see the next movie showing at the cinema, she suggested Netflix. At P250/month of unlimited movies, it more than pays for itself in the long run. Why not? So I signed up. But having access to Netflix opened up a series of issues I had to deal with....more »»
Nathalie: The Odd Friendship
(March 16, 2025) The odd thing is our age. She's 20, I'm 65. Nothing romantic or sexual, just friendship. Girls in Bohol that age don't hang out with 65-year-olds. But we spend lotsa time together during weekdays, talking, eating, and sometimes, eating out. She's been on the back of my motorbike once. We had Vietnamese coffee together. What's with all that?...more »»
LSD and Holotropic Breathing
(March 17, 2025) On several researches, I've stumbled upon LSD being a mind-expander and not the narcotic that the mainstream has vilified. I would have been willing to try some, but the logistics and cost were discouraging. Then, while reading Holographic Universe, Prof. Stanislav Grof talked about duplicating the effects of LSD on breath alone. He even published a book detailing how it was done. I was hooked. ...more »»
Momo Beach Outing with the Old Airport Walkers
(March 12, 2025) The walkers celebrated the arrival of Ed and wife, 2 of the walkers who just arrived from Minnesota, by going out to Momo Beach. I haven't hung out with them for a while so I joined them at the Sikwate place where they have their treat after the walk. The outing was the day after, so that's how I got the invite. If there's anything to know about their event is that there will be plenty of good food, booze and lechon. ...more »»
Plotting Sketch Plan to Google Maps
(February 27, 2025) I tried before to plot a sketch map of a real estate property on Google Map by converting numbers on the sketch map to GPS coordinates. I got nowhere. But with a looming project, I had to give it another go, using a different approach....more »»
The Holographic Universe
(December 3, 2024 - March 1, 2025) I have long been fascinated by Michael Talbot since I saw him in an interview. I found him intelligent, coherent, logical and articulate. I also agree with him. Finally, I get to read his book. Rest in Peace, Michael....more »»
Mathematics: its Development and Abstract Evolution
(February 21, 2025) Math has many levels - calculus, geometry, algebra, etc. What are the progressive levels? What practical questions do they solve? How did abstract Math evolve from '1+1'?...more »»
13-Hour Cebu Stopover
(February 16, 2025) When I arrived at 8:30 am in Cebu on a Sunday, I thought there was a 1 pm ferry for Tagbilaran - no, not until 10 pm. This meant 12 hours in Cebu. What to do?...more »»
Conducting a Siddhi-Activation Class at Healing Iloilo
(February 15, 2025) Kate allowed me to conduct a 90-minute lite version of a Siddhi-Activation class at her studio in Molo, Healing Iloilo, which was attended to by 12. I introduced them to a yoga of bandha, mudra and kumbhaka....more »»
Scouting Iloilo City for Relocation
(Feb 4-15, 2025) After meditating on which place I should relocate to, Iloilo came out twice - from Mark and the other from Madhu, someone I didn't know who Friend-requested me. This was the sign I was looking for. Instead of heading to Southern Leyte as planned, I changed my itinerary for Iloilo and even wrote to some international schools there requesting for an exploratory meeting and wrote to some yoga studios requesting to teach a class...more »»
4 Days in Cebu enroute to Iloilo
(Jan 30 - Feb 3, 2025) My main destination was Iloilo, but I had to pass through Cebu. Why not spend a few days there? I love Cebu. Who knows? Maybe something interesting happens....more »»
Jan Snapshots: fashionista, vote selling, homeless American, short dick, ear pinch
(January 1-31, 2025) New year resolutions come with the new year. Let's take a look around....more »»ARCHIVE 2025:
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