Tag Archives: mind body and spirit

Living with “Mr. More:” Celebrating 45 Years of Sobriety

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Bobby Rock

Today marks my 45-year sobriety anniversary. Yes, it’s been a minute… but my sobriety is nothing I’ve ever taken for granted. I am forever grateful for how things unfolded for me way back in the day, and how I was able to jump … Continue reading →

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Zero Dark Forty: Celebrating 40 Years of Sobriety

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Bobby Rock

September 14, 1976. We had just gotten through a very red, white, and blue summer, as we celebrated the country’s bicentennial. Gerald Ford was still in office, “Charlie’s Angels” ruled TV, and Boston’s debut album had just come out, so … Continue reading →

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My “Richest” Possession, and the Eternal Discontent

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Bobby Rock

In today’s entry, we return to the “Land of Enlightenment” in another excerpt from my book, Zentauria: My Season in the Warrior Utopia. As described in the first chapter, part of the conditions of my extended stay there involved integrating … Continue reading →

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In Pursuit of Virtuosity

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Bobby Rock

I have nothing against DJs, turntables, programmed music, or hip-hop culture. I recognize these are legitimate modes of creative expression, and there are many men and women out there doing great things within each of these modalities. That said, I … Continue reading →

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Prologue (book excerpt from Zentauria)

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Bobby Rock

Here’s an excerpt from my book, Zentauria: My Season in the Warrior Utopia.  The book is essentially an 11-week documentation of life with a secretive utopian community, on a small island off the east coast of Africa.  I wrote it … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With the World’s Wisest Man (book excerpt)

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Bobby Rock

Here is an excerpt from my book, Zentauria: My Season in the Warrior Utopia. Evening Hour With The X-Man: Session I – The Art of the Moment Day 9 – 1:30 AM (Guest Quarters) Entry Preface: Master Exle (pronounced ex-ul) … Continue reading →

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Zentauria: The Island of Mind, Body, and Spirit (book excerpt)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Bobby Rock

Here’s an excerpt from my book, Zentauria: My Season in the Warrior Utopia.  The book is essentially an 11-week documentation of life with a secretive utopian community, on a small island off the east coast of Africa.  I wrote it … Continue reading →

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The Power of Two or Three…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Bobby Rock

Hey all – Just wanted to share a quick observation about the whole meditation thing for those who are just getting into it… Yes, I know that many teachers/methods suggest that you start with 20 to 30 minutes. And yes, … Continue reading →

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