This is an "Enso" or circle,
Japanese in origin.
New feature - ancient tales of wisdom :
Today is 8/15/2008.

 This a link to the book Zen Flesh / Zen Bones .
To read excerpts or even the entire book
- Just type in a page at the top,
when you get to the link,
simple.

Enjoy one page stories by Zen monks,
use the brain muscle.

The Hubble Telescope finds an "Enso", in outer space, just recently.

Here’s little story that seems to sum it up very well:

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village.  A tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.

"Not very long," answered the Mexican.

"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the tourist.

The fisherman explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.

The tourist asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife.  In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends,
have a few drinks, enjoy a game of cards, play the guitar, and sing a few songs.  I have a full life."

The tourist interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you!  You should start by fishing longer every day.  You can then sell the extra fish you catch.  With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

"And after that?" asked the fisherman.

"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers.  Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processors and maybe even open your own plant.  You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City , Los Angeles, or even New York City!  From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."

"How long would that take?" asked the fisherman.

"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the tourist.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards?  Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the tourist, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions?  Really?  And after that?" asked the fisherman.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with  your wife and spend your evenings drinking, playing cards, singing, and enjoying your friends."

Become a "Wise" guy.

Tibetan personality test, for real, easy to do, from the Dali Lama.

All the Zeitgeist Movies - including the most recent addition - the 3rd movie.

Word for today: Koyaanisquatsi

The most important lecture by a physicist who is an optimist -
the future of man.

"Bankers Manifesto of 1892" - Read their plans to take our homes.

 I found this website by accident studying stuff on the net, brain development by customized free mental exercise.