Memoirs of a Renaissance Man

Join David on his adventures around the globe as he shares his experiences and the valuable lessons he has learned from his travels.

Chess A Game of Kings

Chess: A Game of Kings

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Chess is called, “The Game of Kings.”  Many attribute this to the fact that the game was played by royalty and nobility throughout history, while some take the more simplistic viewpoint that because the central theme of the game revolves around the “king piece,” it is therefore referred to as “The Game of Kings.”  I believe because the game itself is regal, it can only be referred to as, “The Game of Kings.”  Chess is a metaphor for life. Hear David narrate this blog on Spotify! I have played chess for more than 25 years (not particularly well have you) […]

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Unleash Infinite Possibilities!

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When we open our mind to infinite possibilities, we unleash our potential.   Winter has arrived.  The temps dropped to the low 30s and when we awoke it was so cold that Shorty found his way inside the house through the kitty door.  He was sitting silently under the kitchen table hoping I didn’t notice him.  It was too cold to force him to go back outside so I wished Shorty a good morning and let him sit there until he was brave enough to confront the elements again.  He didn’t stay long.  As soon as the house starts moving

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Gallbladder and Liver Cleanse

The Ultimate Gallbladder and Liver Cleanse

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So You Want to Do a Gallbladder and Liver Cleanse? (An excerpt from my new book, Memoirs of a Renaissance Man.) Anyone who has ever met Adi knows that she can convince almost anyone to try something unconventional.  I call her Lucy after Lucy Ricardo on I Love Lucy.  Lucy always convinced Ricky of doing things that he wasn’t particularly fond of doing; this is where I come in.  I am Ricky to Adi’s Lucy.  Whenever she says, “I have an idea” I know I’m in for trouble (in a good way).  Adi informed me a couple of weeks back

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A Guide to the 5 Levels of Consciousness

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Audio Version on Spotify It wasn’t long ago that I came upon Dr. David Hawkins’ Map of Consciousness.  The Map of Consciousness Scale was created by Dr. Hawkins, a psychiatrist, who experienced several life-altering events throughout his life.  Following each event, he noticed a change in his state of consciousness from a lower frequency ego-based focus to a higher state of love bliss where he felt constantly connected. The experiences prompted him to pursue understanding how and why the changes occurred and how his discoveries may assist humankind to “address the causes of the endless stream of spiritual distress and

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Song of the Cicada

Song of the Cicada

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The morning arrived early; we had a busy day ahead.  Adi and I got up before 5 am because we are heading to Austin today for the premiere of her uncle’s film, Song of the Cicada, at the Austin Film Festival (more on this in a bit).  I had an hour to do my Sadhana before we departed the house to pick up a Sprinter Van that we rented to take Adi’s entire family south to Austin for a three-hour drive. I did my practice inside today because the ground is still wet outside from the rain from the last

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