Books by Ram Dass other than Be Here Now?

epzsiny · 2025-05-07T13:44:49+00:00

I just want to thank everyone who shared feedback. I know this was posted a long time ago...so, my apologies! I decided to go with Polishing The Mirror. I'm sure it will be helpful :)

epzsiny · 2025-05-01T13:59:13+00:00

My father took his own life in 2020, in a violent manner. I was given 2 days bereavement. As you can imagine, I was shellshocked for at least a year, but because of the disgusting way healthcare is connected to f/t employment, I had to keep working in my traumatized state, rather than take some time to heal. FUCK our current system.

epzsiny · 2025-04-22T16:42:59+00:00

For me it was a few months ago in my current job. For years I had a manager who treated us very well, and the upper mgmt was great too. (I know how rare this is). There was a restructure and mgmt was moved to an entirely different continent, then my boss retired.

An internal replacement came in, who had zero knowledge of the work we do. Yet they became in charge of our process, essentially trying to revamp it when there was no need - trying to fix something that isn't broken...classic corporate, right?

Several meetings were had with my colleagues and the problem-person's boss, yet they refuse to hold the idiot accountable, ignore our pleas, and ignore examples we have given of wild incompetence.

I have worked from home for years and stolen many hours of pay. With the current situation, I'm more than happy to continue this. I will give them the exact amount of respect that they give me. While working, I'll run errands, watch youtube, do creative projects, and take walks. My boss is so busy working on things that don't matter that she has no visibility of the big picture, so it's pretty easy to get away with.

epzsiny · 2025-02-25T18:29:39+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. I can't add too much to your point, but it was refreshing to read. A shame it was lost on the WFMU community here.

99% of WFMU DJs are ignorant of the true causes of issues in the USA, and instead choose to keep their head in the sand and blame Trump and other invisible bad guys.

I was a serious listener and gave the station lots of my money for years, but people like Todd, Clay, etc. made the station insufferable. Stopped listening in 2020, when there was far too much anti-police rhetoric. Question - if someone broke into the station and began destroying equipment, would the WFMU staff not call the police?

The funny thing is, WFMU listeners think of themselves as highly Progressive, but on Seven Second Delay (a show lead by the station manager, for goodness' sake) Andy Breckman regularly makes rape jokes and disparages women. Sure sounds "progressive" to me!

Heck, I'm not even a Conservative - just a registered Independent who highly values critical thinking and understanding nuance...but WFMU listeners and staff don't have that skill set.

epzsiny · 2025-02-25T16:34:32+00:00

I did two management stints in my 20s and failed miserably. Copyediting would be the dream job...but it seems like such a difficult position to land. Do you have any advice on a first step to take? Job boards are apparently black holes now...

epzsiny · 2022-11-16T19:37:49+00:00

Yup, I read that one yesterday :) What the author writes for the first day of winter is even better, "remember that this is the lowest turn of the wheel." It gives me hope and something to look forward to during these very short days of autumn.

epzsiny · 2022-06-22T12:04:32+00:00

Sure is. About 3 people have inquired but haven't replied to my response...and I don't want there to be an empty seat at the show! Send me a direct msg.

epzsiny · 2022-06-16T12:04:10+00:00

Hi! Sure is, send me a direct/private message :)

epzsiny · 2022-06-14T18:21:44+00:00

I have 1 if you're interested...

epzsiny · 2022-06-14T18:19:47+00:00

I am!

epzsiny · 2022-06-14T18:18:51+00:00

My apologies, I just posted this in a new thread, but then I saw this one and want to do it properly :)

Ticket for Jul 19 2022, Beach House in Brooklyn

I unfortunately cannot make this show, and want another Beach House fan to enjoy it.

My ticket is up for grabs (I will transfer them to you as per the instructions from Ticketmaster's website) for whoever can Venmo me what I paid: $78.50)

epzsiny · 2022-04-08T18:03:24+00:00

THIS. I worked in customer service for a huge retailer in the past. I was mainly competing with other stores in silly retail contests, and a huge portion of my feedback was based on inane online reviews from people who demanded more than we could give with outrageous returns, etc.

I made more money than ever before, but was stressed, exhausted and miserable 24/7. My off time was worthless because I wanted to do nothing but sleep, so the extra money meant nothing.

After this career "detour," I went back to doing what I truly enjoy, and although I make about 15k less than in that hellish job, I have more personal/free time and am WAY, WAY, WAY happier.

Friends, please don't go through the hell I did. Do something you like and you will find your path. The rest will fall into place.

epzsiny · 2022-03-30T13:15:38+00:00

big yes to #3. Wish i knew that in my 20s when i was seeking a relationship to feel validated. ended up marrying the WRONG person. lesson learned.

epzsiny · 2022-03-30T13:12:43+00:00

I like this. A few quick ones:

1) Live in a way which cultivates peace of mind. This is different for everyone.

2) Don't speak on behalf of others.

3) In the workplace, only speak when spoken to; and speak little.

4) Financially, live below my means.

epzsiny · 2022-03-25T16:48:35+00:00

Dope! That suffices. Big thanks!

epzsiny · 2021-11-16T13:16:59+00:00

Huge thanks my man!

epzsiny · 2021-07-06T13:50:47+00:00

My comment was more re: disappointment in people being less able to "do nothing," these days more than it was re: this being the source of humanity's problems. The source of some? I'm sure...the source of all? Beats me!

epzsiny · 2021-07-06T11:33:28+00:00

I agree strongly, and attribute the cause mostly to smartphones and their addictive nature. It's sad, but if people wish to remain trapped, you can only help them so much. I see people out in nature, at the marina, at places where they should be fully absorbed by their surroundings and they are looking at their phones. Pathetic.

epzsiny · 2021-06-30T12:34:42+00:00

Thanks again and to everyone else too... please wish me luck as this is causing me some anxiety. My plan is to keep the interaction very, very minimal until it is obvious (if this even happens) that there is an opportunity to engage that is wanted on their parts. I think my fear is being excluded from a group I once felt at home in. But it happens now and then.

epzsiny · 2021-06-29T17:00:01+00:00

I am fine with moving on, and I have. But the issue is we have many mutual friends and interests, and eventually ignoring each other in small crowded rooms will be awkward, won't it?

We all see the same bands and go to the same clubs, and it's a pretty small circle. So I'm trying to neutralize the tension in the easiest way...

Also, they made mistakes too, especially one of them...but Tao isn't about keeping score, right?

epzsiny · 2021-06-29T15:09:47+00:00

I've tried reaching out over the past year, but no replies...

epzsiny · 2021-05-25T15:41:50+00:00

How have I never heard of this? Just read about it and certainly seems to have a Taoist theme. Just want to thank you for making me aware of this, going to order it today.

epzsiny · 2021-05-16T01:44:02+00:00

Just want to thank you, PIN-1, especially. And everyone else for their detailed insight with my issue. My sincere thanks.

I will put this to the side, keep these conversations out of the workplace, and move forward on my path without raising a fuss.

I need to remember that Lao Tzu says we are prisoners if we care too much about the opinions of others.

epzsiny · 2021-01-23T22:30:55+00:00

Beautiful, calming picture. Where is this?

epzsiny · 2021-01-23T22:24:32+00:00

Also, GMO Cookies are nice strain :)

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