Remembering the Miracle of Life By Donald Payne *Note from the Publishers of Lotus Guide: Donald passed away recently so this is his last article for us. He was our friend first and foremost and undoubtedly the most loving and caring person we’ve ever met…or ever will probably. So yes…Remember the Miracle of Life in… Read more »
Taking Time To Smell the Roses By Donald Payne Hello again, dear reader. Recently, I went for a walk with my wife (we live in Paradise) and as I was walking I marveled at the pine trees and birds, just the noises of nature. What an incredible world and what an amazing existence. We are… Read more »
Donald Payne Hello again, dear reader. Recently I found in my old writings a few reflections on achieving a state of “harmonious mind” that I would like to share with you: The harmonious mind without sorrow or care is innocent and not shadowed by ulterior designs. Clear—and overflowing with purity, it spreads this harmony and… Read more »
The Harmonious Mind By Donald Payne, S&S Produce, Chico Hello again, dear reader. Recently I found in my old writings a few reflections on achieving a state of “harmonious mind” that I would like to share with you: The harmonious mind without sorrow or care is innocent and not shadowed by ulterior designs. Clear—and… Read more »
By Donald Payne Hello again, dear reader. As spring approaches I find I have read too many articles pointing out negative problems of the world. It’s kind of like watching too much political talk television—you come away with a doomsday feeling about life—so I bring to you— “The way is perfect, like vast space where… Read more »
By Donald Payne-July 2015 Issue Hello again, dear reader. The abundance of summer fruits and vegetables has arrived! How wonderful that all of these delicious fruits and vegetables grow right near where we live, so that we pick them and eat them fresh. It’s much different from living in an urban area covered in concrete… Read more »
By Donald Payne on Spring Time Hello again, dear readers. What an incredible sight we have this spring! All of the nut and fruit trees are in bloom! Their blossoms are ablaze with white and pink flowers, depending, of course, on the particular orchard you happen to pass by. The colorful healing radiation comes from… Read more »
Hello again, dear reader. Just as the winter is the great Yin of spiritual contemplation—summer is our great Yang of physical activity and growth. This beloved heat comes to us and ripens our fruits and vegetables through the summer. Our great valley in California produces hundreds of millions of pounds of food for our United… Read more »
Hello again, dear reader. As spring approaches I find I have read too many articles pointing out negative problems of the world. It’s kind of like watching political talk television too much—you come away with a doomsday feeling about life—so I bring to you: “The way is perfect, like vast space where nothing is lacking… Read more »
Hello again, dear reader. Springtime in Northern California is such an amazing experience. So many crops are being planted and so many trees in our orchards are in full bloom! This, of course, eventually brings us almonds, walnuts, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, and cherries—now, however, all of the pollens bring so many of us seasonal… Read more »
