About: Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com
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So much Truth in One Video.by Waylon Lewis on May 24, 2013 Aggression begets aggression. With thanks to Reddit for the heads up: A fantastic reaction to the London murder this week. “If I’m a vegetarian and I eat 2000 hamburgers in the name of being a vegetarian, I’m still not a vegetarian extremist – because I just did something that is against the whole concept of [...] 325 views |
Urban Outfitters is a Commie-Loving Republican-owned USA Flag Desecrator, and So are We.by Waylon Lewis on May 24, 2013 So if you know flag protocol you know the US flag shouldn’t be on clothing (or chairs, blankets) period. It should never touch the ground. The flag shouldn’t be left up at night without a light. It should face the right way. It’s a matter of respect for the fundamental and best values therein. That [...] 462 views |
“Korea’s plastic surgery mayhem is finally converging on the same face. Here are the Miss Korea 2013 contestants.” (Photos)by Waylon Lewis on May 24, 2013 Plastic surgery is, sometimes, helpful. Sometimes, it’s practical. But often, it reflects a profound, and sad, dis-ease with ourselves. Maitri is an alternative, and it’s harder work: we all know folks who are charming, gorgeous…but not because they’re conventionally beautiful. Because of the joy and truth they manifest, from the inside, out. In relephant news: [...] 4,925 views |
In an Interconnected World, it’s “Selfish” (in a Good Way) to Care about Others.by Waylon Lewis on May 22, 2013 In an Interconnected World, it’s “Selfish” to Care about Others. My bike is made in Taiwan. My vodka is local, for reals. My pizza is vegan, made locally, but from a hardcore Italian place. My kebab doesn’t exist, but my cell phone is sourced from Africa and China and California. My movies are foreign, as [...] 925 views |
“Conan accurately describes what it’s like to be 22.”by Waylon Lewis on May 22, 2013 Corporations and Corporate Media tell us to be pretty, to spend money on clothes, to lose weight, to be rich…and then we’ll be happy and popular, like Taylor Swift – 22. Conan tells it like it is—and in a wonderfully funny, raw way. “Conan accurately describes what it’s like to be 22.” 32, the parody: [...] 1,263 views |
Shakuhachi: the most Beautiful Sad Sound in the World.by Waylon Lewis on May 21, 2013 It’s Shakuhachi. It’s like auditory haiku–lots of space and simplicity and longing. It’s often played when one misses another. Most folks won’t care much, but I love this, grew up around it in the Shambhala Buddhist community. It’s the sound, to me, of unrequited love—yes love held within dignity…loneliness with precision, not depression…raw, unmanaged emotion. [...] 599 views |
Date a Boy who Serves.by Waylon Lewis on May 18, 2013 In Defense of Boring Boys. Date a Boy who Travels? That’s nice if your life is about pleasure. But there’s a more exquisite joy. A dear friend of mine just shared an article “Date a Boy who Travels” on her Facebook Wall: “Love this.” I didn’t love it. But I do get it. We all [...] 6,221 views |
Gluten-Free can be Bad for 99% of Us.by Waylon Lewis on May 18, 2013 1% of the population has a genuine need. For most of the rest of us, we’re just eating processed, pricey, nutrient-light “wellness” products. Here’s 8 Gluten-free Things that are Actually Bad for Us. “If it’s packaged or processed — gluten or no gluten — it’s not as healthy as other whole foods you could be [...] 4,846 views |
The real message of love.by Waylon Lewis on May 16, 2013 Thich Nhat Hanh, with guidance along the confusing path through joy and suffering that is this precious human birth. “There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.” “When we walk like (we are rushing), we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and [...] 442 views |
“Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that…” ~ Louise Erdrichby Waylon Lewis on May 15, 2013 Whether physically or emotionally, or both, no one gets out of life alive. Life is rough stuff. Recently I’ve been wondering if I’m tough enough. And, luckily, service pulls me forward. Otherwise, I’d drown in hurt, in disappointment, in self-pity. Perhaps you’ve hurt, too. Life is full of love—heartbreak. Of laughter—and loneliness. Of casual, under-appreciated [...] 3,633 views |
Three Amazing Fun Covers of Daft Punk’s Get Lucky—it’s Disco Rivival.by Waylon Lewis on May 15, 2013 Bonus: Daft Train. “How to dance to the new DAFT PUNK.“ Another bonus: She’s up all night to the sun, I’m up all night to get some, she’s up all night for good fun, I’m up all night to get lucky— I love Disco. I’ve always loved disco. And now, suddenly, it’s cool to love [...] 671 views |
A quote for Rough Days.by Waylon Lewis on May 14, 2013 I needed this today. Maybe you do, too. “A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner, neither do uninterrupted prosperity and success qualify for usefulness and happiness. The storms of adversity, like those of the ocean, rouse the faculties, and excite the invention, prudence, skill and fortitude or the voyager. The martyrs of ancient times, [...] 3,005 views |
“Coco Chanel, famed fashion designer & feminine icon, was a homophobe, an anti-Semite & a Nazi collaborator.”by Waylon Lewis on May 14, 2013 Source: etsy.com via Suzanne MacCrone Rogers on Pinterest “Coco Chanel, famed fashion designer and feminine icon, was a homophobe, an anti-Semite & a Nazi collaborator.” Does it matter? “A lot of people in this world don’t want the iconic figure of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, one of France’s great cultural idols, destroyed. This is definitely [...] 750 views |
She’d rather be fishing.by Waylon Lewis on May 13, 2013 “Fishing is boring, unless you catch an actual fish, and then it is disgusting.” Vintage pictures & ads & videos of women fly fishing! Oh, my: (photos via Facebook/Amy Tremper, who would rather be fishing) 736 views |
The 1974 Gatsby re-cut in the style of the 2013 trailer. {Video}by Waylon Lewis on May 12, 2013 You can repeat the past: The Great Gatsby 1974 reedited to new movie trailer. The Great Gatsby as The Great Gatsby: The actual trailer for the new one, by comparison: 679 views |
Moms in Nature.by Waylon Lewis on May 12, 2013 This photo album, via Reddit/Imgur, made my day. 2,056 views |
If you would like to smile & laugh (& sing along) for 5 minutes, watch this. {video}by Waylon Lewis on May 11, 2013 Couple of the Year: “everyone sings karaoke!” Sweet viral videos are made of these: 1,235 views |
“Nothing is Worth Saving more than our Beautiful, Sensual Mother, the Earth.” ~ Hafizby Waylon Lewis on May 10, 2013 Source: tumblr.com via Lies on Pinterest ~ Featured on the front page of The NY Times, today: “Carbon Dioxide Level Is at Its Highest in Human History.” “The amount of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere has reached a level not seen for at least three million years, and scientists believe the rise portends large [...] 346 views |
What’s your Life Goal? Here’s mine.by Waylon Lewis on May 9, 2013 Life Goals all I want to do is sit in my wingback armchair with my pipe and robe and my best friend, Redford the Dog and read the New Yorker and drink scotch by my roaring fire, in a hot tub Where and when do you feel happiest, in a cozy downtime kinda way? What [...] 114 views |
Mindful Links I Loved of the Week.by Waylon Lewis on May 9, 2013 Quote of the Week. Front page of NY Times today: Carbon Dioxide Level Is at Its Highest in Human History. “The amount of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere has reached a level not seen for at least three million years, and scientists believe the rise portends large changes in the climate and sea level.” [...] 1,333 views |
I was in foreclosure in 2009. Citibank wouldn’t get back to me. But don’t worry! They’re now paying folks $300!by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013 I got out alive—barely—and reclaimed my home. Happy ending. But for four million others? They got screwed. So what’s a banker to do? Go to the Caribbean. Jon Stewart on Foreclosures & what the Banks are doing about their 4 million mistakes: 242 views |
Infographic: What does that $14 shirt really cost?by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013 It’s time companies we support support fair labor. Made in the USA—or as close as possible to wherever we’re at—everything we buy should be ethical, fair, from beginning to end—or we shouldn’t buy it. Count yourself a feminist? Count yourself a fair human being? Read on… Via MacLean’s: Before last week, Loblaw’s Joe Fresh was [...] 2,678 views |
Premiere Wynn Protect This Place (Beautiful Video, Please Share).by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013 Only 1.2 % survive. Let’s save the biggest. Wolf Lake is surrounded by the largest ancient red pine forest in the world – an endangered ecosystem that remains in only 1.2% of its former extent.The government of Ontario promised protect the ancient forest, but 13 years later it is still open to destructive mining and [...] 499 views |
From drug addict to (famous) yoga instructor: it’s Vinnie Marino, featured on CNN {Video}by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2013 From drug addict to (famous) yoga instructor: it’s Vinnie Marino, featured on CNN {Video} He’s a big sweetey. Always with a gentle smile. He’s a leader, and he’s tough as nails. And, as he explains above, with a little (okay, a lot) more work, yoga can do for us what we’re looking for in drugs. [...] 589 views |
This is Incredible! Lana Del Rey, Florence & the Machine, Sia, The xx: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack.by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 For more on the movie, click here. Or here. Or for film trailers: here. Florence: Lana: Another copy: Another version: The xx: Sia: 1,368 views |
10 Signs we’re Suckers for Positivity Hucksters & Spiritual Advice that won’t do us any Good.by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 More like: Some Deep Sh*t Written in a Pretty Font over a Photoshopped Instagrammed iPhone Photo. Another Spiritual Materialism 101 post! “How the ego uses spirituality to puff itself up.” Thanks, Natasha, for such a clear title! DISCLAIMER: don’t worry, there is absolutely no judgement going on here. This is not a blog about me [...] 2,658 views |
The Green Car Revolution…Is Here.by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 The lineup. Something for everyone. Click image for more info: The Green(er) Car Revolution is (just about) Here. I ride a bike. Come snow, sleet or sun, I’m out there. And I love it. And yes…I compost, and I’m vegan, and I own a rescue hound dog, and I unplug my fixtures in my solar-powered [...] 314 views |
Boulder: Party for a good cause.by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 A Party for a Good Cause, coming right up. Come grab a beer and hang with Ryan Van Duzer (adventure junkie) and Waylon Lewis of elephant journal. They will be taking their turn at the taps to raise a couple bucks for Intercambio. Lee Shainis (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Intercambio) will be backing them [...] 268 views |
Drink Coca Cola…kill birds!by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 “The Ad That Coca Cola Doesn’t Want You To See.” Coca Cola loves money. Birds, not so much: We’ve made a new Coke ad — with a twist! It exposes how this drinks giant is willing to let plastic pollution trash our oceans and kill our marine life: http://bit.ly/cokead-YT In March, Coca-Cola won its court [...] 740 views |
We accept the love we think we deserve. {Video}by Waylon Lewis on May 7, 2013 If I truly like myself, I can truly love another. If I love myself, others can love me. It’s simple, & it’s hard. In my life, I’ve had the good fortune to have a mom who loved me and taught me that I was intelligent and deserved to smile and deserved to succeed, if I [...] 4,301 views |
Video: Big Hunk talks about his Tiny House.by Waylon Lewis on May 6, 2013 Joseph and Aravinda’s Tiny House on Wheels: “Tory Smith built this little house on wheels for newlyweds Joseph and Aravinda.” Love this video! Love the practical details re price, time invested, sourcing of materials. Ladies, and some Gents, you’ll likely appreciate the narrator/builder. Stay tuned for the end where he discusses the inspiration behind Tiny [...] 679 views |
The Sixth Extinction is Upon Us.by Waylon Lewis on May 6, 2013 Can We Survive Ourselves? Yes. But Will We? Years ago, I interviewed leading environmental hero Lester Brown. He said we were doomed—unless we decided as a society, as we did before WWII, to rapidly mobilize. Five years later, little has changed for the better. The key, he said then, is media. Communication. Education. Where will [...] 4,880 views |
Five Quotes on Spring.by Waylon Lewis on May 5, 2013 “Perseverance furthers. Success and failure fade in importance when we follow our bliss. Why? Because when we love what we do we persevere. We learn from love and loneliness, joy and pain, success and failure alike, and never take ourselves too seriously. We can finally begin to cheer up.” Photo: Follow @waylonlewis or @elephantjournal on [...] 726 views |
THIS IS WATER, & Other Best Commencement Speeches Ever.by Waylon Lewis on May 4, 2013 Seven Great High School & College Graduation & Commencement Speeches. A new version of a longer classic: “Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” ~ Malcolm Forbes 1. You are not special. “Before you run off and get your YOLO tattoo, let me point out the illogic of that expression. [...] 2,649 views |
12 Awesome Funny Inspiring Amazing or Important Things.by Waylon Lewis on May 3, 2013 Weekly Link Roundup: Via founding editor Waylon Lewis. “America needs to reallocate its food subsidies”: 63% goes directly or indirectly to the meat and dairy industries. Less than 1% goes to fruit and vegetable cultivation. Less than 2% goes to nut and legume cultivation. (usmfreepress.org) When you feel like you need something, but you can’t [...] 557 views |
A Code to Live By.by Waylon Lewis on May 2, 2013 A Code to Live by: Bertrand Russell’s Ten Commandments for Living in a Healthy Democracy: “The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.” – Bertrand Russell Another version of same quote: Another powerful quote: “Bertrand Russell in 1959 on the two things he would like [...] 1,422 views |
My friend got married last night.by Waylon Lewis on May 1, 2013 “Denver Mayor Michael Hancock officiates first Colorado civil unions at midnight last night.” From New Era Colorado: “Congrats to all the Colorado couples who got civil unions at midnight last night – and a special congrats to our incredible board chair Courtney Law and her equally amazing wife Sonja Semion!” 578 views |
How to be a Champion.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013 “I hated every minute of training. But I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” ~ Muhammad Ali And: “I don’t count my sit ups—I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.” And: the most motivational video ever, you know, [...] 502 views |
This is the role of Journalism. {Warning: Adult Content}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013 Marshal Ronald Fox of Clark County: Scum of the Earth. “The only way she can avoid jail is to step up to the microphone and recant.” She does so but does the opposite. That’s bravery. This is hard to watch. I’m just grateful there were some real journalists on the case. The judge, Patricia Donninger, [...] 4,442 views |
The New Number One Book (& e-Book) in the Country is…. (Something Old)by Waylon Lewis on Apr 29, 2013 Video, via the NY Times: “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” For seven new posters from the new film, here. For video trailers, here. For [...] 575 views |
Should elephant continue?by Waylon Lewis on Apr 28, 2013 Should elephant continue? elephant is not a business, after all. We’re a way of life. And if there’s no greed, there’s no need. elephant is nearly 11 years old. Last year, Congressman Polis, the Oscar-winning Cove producers, famous yoga teachers & media peers celebrated our survival, and thrival. Are we doing any good? What’s the [...] 2,658 views |
Steven Spielberg’s “Obama.” With Daniel Day-Lewis starring as Obama, and Tracy Morgan as Joe Biden. {Video}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 27, 2013 “You wouldn’t believe how long it takes to put these ears on in the morning.” “If I were him, I’d be mad all the time. But I’m not him. I’m Daniel Day-Lewis.” For more: White House Correspondents’ Dinner: President Obama {Full Video} 1,630 views |
Heather Abbott, Boston Bombing victim, transforms tragedy through community, gratitude & acceptance.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 26, 2013 From Victim to Survivor to Hero: Community Support & Love, Positive Outlook & Acceptance make all the Difference. Heather Abbott lost her leg in the Boston Bombing. Here’s her moving, inspiring news conference. “You can’t sit there and say ‘What if?’ …This is the situation I’m faced with. It’s not gonna change, so for me [...] 1,738 views |
7 Easy Steps to Writing a Money-Making Positive Mind-Body-Spirit Blog that doesn’t actually Help Anyone (except Yourself!).by Waylon Lewis on Apr 24, 2013 With thanks to Amy Ippoliti and Taro Smith for the over-lunch brainstorm. ~ ed. Rocking Buzzword Spirituality is as easy as filling out Mad Libs! How to sell out for the greater good that is You! Put a fake Gandhi quote on it! 1. First, choose a number (any number, circle one): 1 2 [...] 1,974 views |
Why we don’t care about the environment even though we care about our environment; or, how to save the world without really trying.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 22, 2013 Bonus: Waylon’s Earth Day interview with Frances Moore Lappe. Below, I try to just, you know, figure out everything all in one blog and solve our international crisis of inspiration and environment for us. The Problem? We all care about our environment but not enough or in the right way and this planet is [...] 853 views |
I’m Triggered.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 19, 2013 This is why Yoga Girls scare Yoga Boys’ inner children. Hey Yoga Girl… No, sorry, not you: them. They‘re crazy, and privileged, and crazy privileged. And crazy. Like, literally. No, not you. Just the ones who have joined the Clubhouse yogatalk codeword cult of Positivity or, you know, spiritual materialism or, you know, spiritual bypass, [...] 13,718 views |
Online Dating?by Waylon Lewis on Apr 18, 2013 Online Dating FOR SCIENCE: entering the strange, virtual world of Online Dating. (Ongoing updates will be posted here) Newly single, I’ve gone on a few dates but want to meet someone…who’s more of a match. So it’s time to enter the wild world of…Online Dating. For science! So I asked my friends and community for [...] 2,987 views |
Beautiful Agony: 8 Songs that Parallel the Rhythmic Path to Orgasm.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013 Beautiful Agony. A few of my favorite songs, I realize, follow a pattern fundamental to life: and fundamental, too, to what makes life: sex; and fundamental, even more precisely, to the rhythm of sex that conceives life: that is, orgasm. They start gently, methodically, but steadily, sweetly…they wander to and fro, but build all the [...] 5,255 views |
Obama is Pissed.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013 90% of Americans. Update: Gabby Giffords’ powerful op-ed in the NY Times: “They looked at these most benign and practical of solutions, offered by moderates from each party, and then they looked over their shoulder at the powerful, shadowy gun lobby — and brought shame on themselves and our government itself by choosing to do [...] 3,194 views |
10 Mindful Folks on Instagram to Follow—& Uplift & Awaken your Every Day.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 17, 2013 Yup! It’s time for a top 10 Instagram list. Here’s a prior top 10 list, and there’s another at the bottom, all those folks are also worth the follow, except for one or two of the beautiful women who are set to private (my lists must have flooded them with overeager fans). I go after [...] 3,195 views |
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