Whatever the specifics of a man’s purpose, he must always refresh the transcendental element of his life through regular meditation and retreat. A man should never get lost in the details of his life and forget that, ultimately and in truth, life amounts to nothing other than what is the deepest truth of this present moment. Tasks don’t get a man anywhere more conscious or free than he is capable of being in this moment. — David Deida
Religion
Working from Lyon, France
I recently returned from beautiful Lyon, France, where I worked for a month. It was great to be in France again and I look forward to returning in May. I stayed in a renovated apartment in a 16th century building (in historic Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO world heritage site). It had a unique staircase, which was built without a core.
Here are some photos that I took during my stay:
in Gallo-Roman Theatre
Vieux Lyon and Fourviere Hill
The Saône
built around 15 BC
renaissance courtyard walls looking up from the kitchen window
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon courtyard after passing through a traboule
The Rhone
on bridge over The Saône. There was a flood watch.
Vieux Lyon square next to the apartment
men playing boule ball near a merry-go-round.
free zoo at Parc de la Tête d’or
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière ceiling
after Mass at Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Grande Roue at Place Bellecour. It changes colors with various artistic designs and images.
Crossing The Saône looking at Fourviere Hill
Lyon at night
vendors selling books, arts, and crafts
cobblestone pedestrian street in Vieux Lyon
walking back down to Vieux Lyon. There is also a great Funicular that will take you up and down the hill.
Statue de la République, Place Carnot
street music group at Place Bellecour
The Lion at the Bistrot de Lyon
near the apartment a few days before I left. For a minute…. thought it was for me… but no, it was for world famous chef Paul Bocuse from Lyon who had just passed away.
Projected animation paying tribute to Paul Bocuse…1500 of the best chefs in the world attended his funeral at St. Jean Cathedral dressed in their whites.
Thank you
Portland, Oregon
Rest in peace Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche and Rick Best. They gave their lives in the noblest of ways– to protect innocent people against hatred and intolerance on a commuter train. My sincere condolences to their families and friends.
Get well soon Micah Fletcher! You put your life on the line for right and good.
We must all oppose hate and intolerance in our communities. There is no such thing as being neutral in the face of such immorality.
