zenmick

Creating my own zen with Buddhism, yoga, and sharing epic experiences 'bucket list items' with loved ones. I'm living with Multiple Sclerosis(MS) and (deep breath) taking risks, having adventures I never dreamed of being able to do (deeper breath).

[zenmick]

*hears a song*

me: nice

*plays song 5000000000 more times*

me: still nice

everyone else: please stop

[zenmick]

Dwevdwev

“To live with an open heart means that pain is no stranger, but wonder will be a constant companion.” David Oldfield 
(via the-red-lotus-blog)

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To live with an open heart means that pain is no stranger, but wonder will be a constant companion.

David Oldfield (via the-red-lotus-blog)

[lldstudiosdallas]

My beautiful wife…..

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Yes that's me always working my yoga pose

[lldstudiosdallas]

Truman wasn’t an Elf hat kind if fellow so he opted for the reindeer hat instead.

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Love this picture of Truman.

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[governorgregabbott]

Hello, Governor! So I couldn’t help but notice you’ve announced that your state, Texas, will not accept any of the refugees who are fleeing violence and oppression in Syria. Your reason for this, oddly enough, is that “any one of (them) could be connected to terrorism“…this despite the fact those are exactly that sort of people these refugees are trying to escape. You know, because they’re refugees?

Well, as the proud new owner (or “governor”) of GovernorGregAbbott.com, I am now happy to announce that I will not be accepting you—or your backwards, racist, close-minded policies—access to this website! It’s just too dangerous. Instead, the site will serve as a helpful and educational home to these various pictures of animal poop: 

Thanks!

- Management

(P.S. Oh! Also, remember when you actually, literally ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor U.S. military exercises that were taking place in your state a few months ago? You know, just in case it was all an elaborate ruse so that the federal government could place the state under martial law and seize all the guns? What ended up happening with all that?)

[zenmick]

If I had the energy and it wasn't dark outside I'd go take a picture of Murphy's poop. Not accepting refugees? What kind of American values does that represent. I am a native Texan. My grandmother an immigrant from Austria. My wife's mother and grandmother immigrated from Germany. Refugees are not the problem. Stronger together

[zenmick]

Brain: ask for their sign

Me: why

Brain: you gotta

[narnia]

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Turn to classic rock

[ewaneneollav]

[staff]

WHAT IS THIS? WHO DID THIS??? 😭🙏

[zenmick]

This reminds me of freshmen composition 101 and studying Joesph Campbell. The professor a huge man of soul and character would give us essay assignments asking us to relate our lives to The Hero's Journey. The meanings were hard to grasp and even more difficult to express in writing. It was an excellent foundation to learn to write. I am considering writing a book. I haven't started because I think I may lack the discipline and energy to complete a book.

[unrfair]

[zenmick]

Think I know what the shirt says 'you're looking at trouble.' If so it is cute. I enjoy language. When I was young I had a t-shirt that said, 'I'm not gay but my girlfriend is.' We are still friends. She is my best friend. Happy Birthday month Mary Elisabeth. I love you.

[lovecoffee-avocado]

[zenmick]

Love Robert Downey, Jr. I was just thinking this today.

[johnsonforpresident]

The way I see things, the future of the Libertarian Party is actually quite bright. Gary Johnson, certainly not a perfect candidate, blew away past fundraising, vote total and percentage records. The LP has had a major breakout. Here are 5 reasons to expect an even more powerful Libertarian Party in 2018 and 2020.

[zenmick]

I voted for Johnson because I vote my conscience and by the issue. Thank you. I'm grateful he was on the ballot.

[garywonghc]

It’s easy to see the faults in other people. That is our main tendency. We should be able to see our own faults. Instead we’re always ignoring them. “I’m not like that.” We take our own faults and place them on an external object. If we want to practise dharma, we have to cease seeing the faults of others, and only look at your own mind.

– His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

[the60sbazaar]

How can my American followers watch the election coverage and not want to punch the TV?

Answers on a postcard people! 

It won’t even end after the election, that shit is going to go on forever

[zenmick]

My thoughts exactly!

[weedporndaily]

Marijuana treatments for autoimmune disorders

(MNT) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is known to have analgesic effects so can be used to treat pain. It also aids relaxation and can reduce feelings of nausea and stimulate appetite, making it useful for those undergoing chemotherapy.

Now, a new study, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, explores how microRNAs are influenced by THC.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, single-stranded, non-coding RNAs that play a vital role in regulating gene expression. And the authors claim that the ability to alter miRNA expression may be the key to successful treatment for many autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, arthritis and type 1 diabetes.

The researchers, from the university’s School of Medicine, injected mice with THC and analyzed their RNA. Of the 609 miRNAs tested, the researchers identified 13 that were highly altered by the THC.

Read more

[zenmick]

Still waiting Texas!? My opinion is that it won't happen while Greg Abbott is our governor. I am appalled that he restricted the use of Texas's compassionate care act for cannabis to only one disease. Hurray for the people who suffer from epilepsy. In Texas, individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which is also a neurological disorder but not covered. I want to know on what legal basis did our governor and state of Texas base their decision on. Why only low-THC cannabis to patients who have been diagnosed with intractable epilepsy. Why not patients with other neurological diseases? No sense. What medical studies did our governor read on cannabis? I'd love to know. I bet as a lawyer he knows the United States government holds a patent on cannabis. Less government. I don't want or need the government telling me how to treat my medical condition. That is between me and my neurologist.

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Crushes

Simultaneously crushing on @P!nk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and you, Ellen but not in a stalker like way. My two new favorite songs this week have the best titles: Cowboy Boots and Fuck Me Pumps. They had me at the title :)

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I believe you have closed this account. Yesterday we texted about your date and how nice they were. I sent you a Buddhist quote about inner beauty. I love you D.