Reading: "The Way" by Michael Berg. It focuses on the fundamentals of Kabbalah with a balance of past and modern societal ideals. It does not preach nor extend an agenda, either. What it does do, essentially, is lay out the methods to better your life in terms of spirituality by realizing what's proverbially above you. It also stresses levels of fulfillment, which is really the crux of the book. I find similarities in my own life with some of its aspects; not to mention the carry over displayed in daily life. Nonetheless, a difference of opinion is quite prevalent as well. I suppose that's the beauty of it. I originally read it in college when balancing an internship at Hartford Magazine, being a staff writer at The Informer and taking on a full course load. I'm not sure what prompted me to re-read the metaphors and tales that were -- perhaps still are -- so convincing. It allows you to lose yourself and evaluate from a new perspective.
*Side read: Joel Stein's latest in TIME taking aim at Twitter and, of course, the pressure of following/being followed*
Listening: This is rather obvious coming from me. Dispatch released a new EP yesterday as their summer tour kicks off in about a month. They still demonstrate the undeniable chemistry that paved the way for independent music. There's a splash of State Radio, Braddigan's south american influence and Pete's folksy/bluesy-storytelling-ish lyrics from their respective solo work. The overall sound remains near and dear to my heart.
Making: Just finished jalapeno, corn and black bean rice. It's all sort of southwestern.
Throw that down Bobby Flay.
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