tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10565986493119274412011-11-27T15:37:38.115-08:00Wake-Up!Mystical Ruminations from a Kabbalistic Coffee Lover.Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.comBlogger1011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-13791590148933739892010-07-05T09:54:00.000-07:002010-07-05T09:54:26.382-07:00Kabbalah - The Power of our ThoughtsAlthough I have never done this before (and, for copyright reasons, may not ever again), I thought it appropriate and important to post this on my blog as I am in total agreement with its premise.
Emmanuel Olaechea sent a message to the members of Kabbalah for Everyone.
Emmanuel OlaecheaJuly 4, 2010 at 1:37pm
Subject: A small hole in the body is the result of a big hole in the soul. -- Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-80567747446550033362010-06-25T07:28:00.000-07:002010-06-25T07:28:23.475-07:00Born To Run...Ahead To The Past!Shalom!
I am in my hometown of Princeton, New Jersey visiting parents, friends, and cousins. Being with family is always a great test to see where I AM and what old patterns of thought I need to let go of. To paraphrase Ram Dass, "If you think you're enlightened try being with your family". Family members have perfected the art of "helping" us to see the places in our lives where we still Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-29703729035806570212010-06-03T09:43:00.000-07:002010-06-03T09:43:03.466-07:00The Meaning of TorahThis morning I had an insight that I think explains, from my own perspective, what Torah is about and how it is written as a teaching tool.
The entire Torah is a dramatic description of life on planet earth and how we evolve.
In the beginning, there is only God (I prefer the term Source Energy because there is less emotional attachment to that term). Out of God, a separation occurs, Tohu Va Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-15747481816764667482010-05-28T12:45:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:45:10.334-07:00Life in the Vortex #22, The Series Conclusion A transformative ride today.
I received the next phase of my expansion as it refers to my blog. I got that I am supposed to expand into another form of communication on this blog and I will begin a new series that is based on short youtube videos.
The theme of this new series is about manifesting the non-physical into physical form. I call it Erich Weiss 101. I will be consciously Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-50146978500144320622010-05-28T12:27:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:27:20.230-07:00Life in the Vortex #21
1. I AM: http://www.box.net/shared/s839p8mp90
2. Love Yourself: http://www.box.net/shared/gobhq90zyiAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-37359819474412636652010-05-21T21:36:00.000-07:002010-05-21T21:48:18.240-07:00Torah's Interpretation of God
In thinking about the various depictions of God (The Divine, Source Energy, The Invisible Ta'anug, etc.) in the Torah, I had a realization that the human qualities ascribed to God is the reflection of the individual perspective at the time of the insight. In other words, whatever story or life experience that is happening at any point (along the Time/Space continuum...wow...cool...did I reallyAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-8648104765174365822010-05-14T12:41:00.000-07:002010-05-14T12:41:21.615-07:00Life in the Vortex #201. Sofia's Meltdown and Expansion: http://www.box.net/shared/sjb34xmg9f
2. Letting Go Quickly: http://www.box.net/shared/t6bxlef82lAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-87403392909796590012010-05-12T17:04:00.000-07:002010-05-12T17:04:49.623-07:00Life in the Vortex #191. Letting Go and Forwardly Anticipating: http://www.box.net/shared/7jte1har93
2. Focusing on My Vibrational Reality: http://www.box.net/shared/fqbyou84u2
3. Feeling Into It and Diving In and Out: http://www.box.net/shared/pgtl7e1sg1Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48725763921159187312010-05-10T14:44:00.000-07:002010-05-10T14:45:57.401-07:00Life in the Vortex #18
Last night I had a wonderful, real, and liberating dream that I want to share.
My Dream of Letting Go: http://www.box.net/shared/2k8b74xmifAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-90386737856729671012010-05-09T11:32:00.000-07:002010-05-09T11:32:13.223-07:00Life in the Vortex #17I wanted a change of pace this morning so I took out my mountain bike and went for a relaxed ride. I stopped twice to feel the universal energy flowing through my body while listening to a guided meditation by Rev. Michael Beckwith. It felt like an initiation of sorts, strengthening my physical to allow greater amounts of ecstatic energy flow through it. Definitely a ride where I practiced Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-491056782548249072010-05-09T11:26:00.000-07:002010-05-09T11:26:52.777-07:00Life in the Vortex #161. Inspiration from my Brother Dan: http://www.box.net/shared/beicivbinq
2. Why Does a Caterpillar Cross the Road?: http://www.box.net/shared/146fg4pgreAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-82255589241011867702010-05-07T16:06:00.000-07:002010-05-07T16:06:03.903-07:00Life in the Vortex #151. Mystics operating in the dark: http://www.box.net/shared/roz58jxdox
2. Present Alertness: http://www.box.net/shared/zmz78iruco
3. Lawrence Taylor: http://www.box.net/shared/lp0rv7cx7p
4. My Magical Manifestation in the Form of My Belief: http://www.box.net/shared/kvxpnljhyeAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-53890089424241899132010-05-07T15:52:00.000-07:002010-05-07T15:52:21.629-07:00Life in the Vortex #14More riding...more insights...more manifesting...more Joy!
1. Money=Energy: http://www.box.net/shared/64yi2mvt08
2. Being Easy About It: http://www.box.net/shared/oshijin0vj
3. Our Sprouting Manifestation: http://www.box.net/shared/sfms4zb4iyAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-61580100278972071062010-05-04T15:31:00.000-07:002010-05-04T15:31:44.234-07:00Life in the Vortex #131. Seeing the Invisible w/Eyes Wide Open: http://www.box.net/shared/otf5m5vy7x
2. Bill Emerson, Master Focuser: http://www.box.net/shared/ohkcsmqonk
3. A Hug and a Prayer: http://www.box.net/shared/t3h225yeop
4. Sidney Primost, Adventurer: http://www.box.net/shared/9aanqux6zy
5. Asking for Signs: http://www.box.net/shared/ja3zbgefygAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-11916284482052892522010-05-03T16:30:00.000-07:002010-05-04T15:09:43.236-07:00Life in the Vortex #12On this ride I consciously practiced my focusing between the physical and non-physical worlds. I was on my road bike and the ride was about 2 1/2 hours, lots of climbing. Energizing and Uplifting!
1. The Past 7 Years and the The Next 7: http://www.box.net/shared/l55000xbug
2. Wake-Up! Coffee, The Expansion of my Desire: http://www.box.net/shared/l4z8ft9ymm
3. Appreciating the Little Things:Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-2223578166707240272010-04-30T13:52:00.000-07:002010-04-30T13:52:09.435-07:00Life in the Vortex #11I had an inspiration on this morning's ride about creating an HBO series called, "In The Vortex". Part drama, and part comedy, this series would explore the duality of consciousness as the main character, based on me, shuttles between his Vortex and physical life on planet earth.
1. In The Vortex, an HBO series: http://www.box.net/shared/zqmdseekrp
2. In The Vortex, an HBO series, #2: http://Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-45904536846352320942010-04-30T13:46:00.000-07:002010-04-30T13:46:40.351-07:00Life in the Vortex #10On this ride I was focused on seeing and feeling those things in my life that I have put into my Vortex that are currently manifesting in my life. I felt great Joy and Satisfaction in knowing that I have been the Creator of my own life experience!
1. I Have Created a container, a structure, for my Desire: http://www.box.net/shared/vx39jgou05
2. Realizing What's in my Vortex: http://www.box.net/Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-89070063215517702862010-04-28T15:39:00.000-07:002010-04-28T15:39:33.607-07:00Life in the Vortex #9 This morning I was feeling deep gratitude and thanksgiving for my teachers, "Rabbi" Michael Bernard Beckwith, who is my teacher of practical Kabbalah. And, Jerry and Esther Hicks who are my teachers of the inner workings of my thoughts, feelings, and desires. I am so very grateful! You have helped me to be Free, feel Joy, and Expand without limits. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
1. Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-35454746105036274882010-04-28T15:25:00.000-07:002010-04-28T15:25:35.386-07:00Life in the Vortex #8This ride was really remarkable in that I have been riding a bike for over 20 years now and just discovered a new climbing technique that was in my Vortex. I was able to demonstrate this new technique which allowed me to climb with a lot more power than I have had in the past. I am certain this technique is practiced by professional riders...I just did not have access to it until today.
1. Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-47430295027646256612010-04-28T15:15:00.000-07:002010-04-28T15:15:28.151-07:00Life in the Vortex #7My first ride since returning from Bali. Nice to be back on the bike and feeling detached from the seriousness of the physical world. I am also feeling a very different perspective after making a family decision to move to Bali long-term. It's feeling like all of us will benefit greatly from this move and this expansion of our beings. The only way to describe it is that we are going from a Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-24982202564204356152010-04-19T05:31:00.000-07:002010-04-19T05:31:05.543-07:00Mountain Biking in Bali
Here I am showing off my newly acquired road rash
Had a great ride today led by Michelle Frasher, an awesome rider with great technical skills. Michelle took me on a backroads tour amongst rivers, rice paddies, single track, foot paths, and plenty of mud. In past trips to this island paradise I have suspended my riding and embraced swimming as my preferred exercise. Now I am looking forward Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-41032485453278878672010-04-18T04:59:00.000-07:002010-04-18T04:59:16.148-07:00Tabanan - Coffee, Cacao, and More! Our good friend and business partner Wirata took us on an adventure today exploring the mountains where coffee, cacao, clove, and much more grows in abundance. The coffee cherries are still not ready for harvesting but will be in a few months. Everything grows naturally, organically, mostly under the shade of coconut palms. The views from the mountain tops were spectacular!
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48908132245185729222010-04-14T14:24:00.000-07:002010-04-14T14:25:26.539-07:00Kintamani - Bali Coffee CountryTraveled up to Kintamani which is in the mountains of Bali. They grow coffee up here, both Robusta and Arabica, as well as cacao and clove.
We stayed with our longtime friends and business partners, Wirata and Nyoman Ayu. Avara prepared a Raw Food dinner and we enjoyed spectacular views and thunderstorms!
I placed my first order for dry processed Arabica beans for the upcoming harvest in the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-25396544482879189892010-04-08T15:23:00.000-07:002010-04-08T15:23:33.747-07:00Bali Spirit Festival 2010Our friends, Meghan and Kadek, have created an incredible event they call The Bali Spirit Festival (www.balispiritfestival.com). The festival's broad focus is on yoga, dance, music, and a coming together of a community of talented artists and creators. Over 4 days and 5 nights there were classes, workshops, and concerts with world class teachers and musicians. An international group coalesced Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-70573140696176038862010-03-30T15:29:00.000-07:002010-04-08T14:57:35.734-07:00Bali - A Paradise Attracting Leading Edge Creators The Best of Bali - A Raw Food Chefs ParadiseWithin the first couple of days of landing in Ubud, Bali, Avara and I found ourselves in a beautiful villa surrounded by Raw Food Chefs and leaders in the Raw Food movement from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Americans, Asians, Australians, Balinese, and Europeans were all in the kitchen preparing a variety of dishes made from fresh local Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-86223196886016786792010-03-19T14:21:00.000-07:002010-03-19T14:21:41.286-07:00Life in the Vortex #6My vision for a Peace Concert(s) returned strongly while I was hanging out in my Vortex. Details emerged which made this desire feel so real and ready to begin taking shape. I realized that I am in the perfect position to pull this off and saw how my connections (people and places) are in total support and alignment. I have already begun sharing this idea with those close to me and have had Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-36097308607098307292010-03-19T14:11:00.000-07:002010-03-19T14:11:41.255-07:00Life in the Vortex #5This morning's ride was an opportunity to see my life from a longer-term viewpoint which caused a deep and loving appreciation for everything that has happened up until this point in time. I saw how everything was perfectly orchestrated to provide me with amended desires. I also experienced the understanding that I have the ability to focus on a variety of subjects and need not be singularly Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-7835518785955565472010-03-16T15:48:00.000-07:002010-03-16T15:49:23.710-07:00Life in the Vortex #4
This post felt like a cleaning and clearing of old stuff accumulated in my Body Temple, hence the "colonic" theme.
1. Brain Colonic: http://www.box.net/shared/e44rlsscmo
2. Whole Body Colonic: http://www.box.net/shared/p3doph5qkuAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-2271161219814044842010-03-16T15:44:00.000-07:002010-03-16T15:44:20.853-07:00Life in the Vortex #3
In this post I felt the desire to limit my entries to a less personal nature, any comments?
1. The Changing Seasons: http://www.box.net/shared/5s88jzyimv
2. Jacob's Ladder, The Middle Ground: http://www.box.net/shared/lvy788a2ynAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-75580712924409739872010-03-16T15:36:00.000-07:002010-03-16T15:49:55.913-07:00Life in the Vortex #2
In this post I am settling into, and in-JOY-ing being in The Vortex. From inside my Vortex all the answers, dreams, visions, and desires come alive and are recognized. One key, for me, is recognizing what I have put in my Vortex so that when it manifests I can FEEL the ecstasy of being the creator of IT.
1. Partying with Sofia: http://www.box.net/shared/vxpit22vu8
2. Living a Vortex Moment:Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-88635671467633401192010-03-16T15:21:00.000-07:002010-03-16T15:21:21.050-07:00Notes To Self & Life in the VortexIn this post I make a transition from my different versions of communicating insights I receive while riding my bike in the early morning hours (usually between 3 am - 6 am).
I began with "Downloads From On The Bike" which, after my 50th bday and Vision Quest, morphed into "Wisdom From The Road", then, very briefly, to "Notes to Self", and finally "Life in the Vortex".
1. Time Trial: http://Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-46857120873870548812010-03-07T23:47:00.000-08:002010-03-08T16:45:40.058-08:003 Steps To Self MasterySomething came to me this morning that I thought worthy to share. It is based upon my own observations and life experience.
I was focusing on the topic of leaving mitzrayim, the world of human created limits and suffering, and moving into the desert on my way to The Promised Land. I was able to see my own path and simplify it into 3 basic steps. I then focused on these steps and saw how we, Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-71685480792628663452010-03-07T11:45:00.000-08:002010-03-07T11:45:00.056-08:00Wisdom From The Road, #3 Our Poodle Goes To Schoodle
Ecstatic and intense ride this morning filled with insights, imaginings, and feeling The Presence.
1. I discuss changing the name of "Passover" to "Passing Over", with the latter implying a greater degree of participation. We are in the process of "Passing Over", making the evolutionary leap from slavery, our own limitations, to the freedom of being the creativeAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-24091503292468353432010-03-05T16:07:00.000-08:002010-03-05T16:07:38.109-08:00Wisdom From The Road, #2From Slavery to Freedom, leaving Mitzrayim for The Promised Land
This morning's theme was about leaving the confines of our Left Brain Consciousness...which is mired in thoughts of worry, doubt, fear, lack, and limitation...and entering the possibilities of our Right Brain Consciousness which dwells in the vibe of connection, love, unity, expression, and unboundedness.
We have the choice in Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-23039316529127815152010-03-05T14:26:00.000-08:002010-03-05T14:26:26.447-08:00Wisdom From The Road, My New SeriesMy evolution continues...this morning I had the inspiration to Be, in the present, the Being I am in the process of becoming. In other words, I am not waiting for something to happen anymore. I am thinking, speaking, and acting as if my dreams have already manifested, because I know that they have, vibrationally. So I created this new series, Wisdom From The Road...which is essentially the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-79919063659773605082010-03-04T18:21:00.000-08:002010-03-04T18:23:40.729-08:00Raw Food Lifestyle...The Best Way to Optimum Health!Tomorrow is a milestone for me as it marks the completion of 6 months that I have been primarily (90%) on a raw food vegan diet. This experiment has been so successful that it has evolved into a lifestyle change as I have experienced the following benefits:
• weight loss (15 lbs.) and reduced body fat
• increase in energy levels (avg. 4-5 hrs. sleep)
• consistently better digestion and Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-27594593929510623452010-03-03T20:48:00.000-08:002010-03-03T20:48:23.281-08:00My First 50 Years - What A Ride...And Getting Better All The Time!For those of you following my blog, you are aware of my process and desire to do a Vision Quest (first mentioned in my Feb. 5th DFOTB #24 blog entry). It felt appropriate to celebrate and commemorate my first 50 years on the planet by experiencing a Shaman's death and being reborn into my next 50 years.
Death Valley...the name was so appropriate...although I had never been there it felt like Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-1017789914584733412010-03-03T20:30:00.000-08:002010-03-03T21:54:22.275-08:00The DFOTB Series, 32 Chapters, 106 entries, My Personal TorahI was inspired to create this series from the insights that I was having on my 2 hr. bike rides. Like most people who practice aerobic activity; biking, running, swimming, etc., I often receive insights (downloads) that guide me and are useful in my daily life. Also, like most people, I often forget these insights by the time I am finished with my ride. Thankfully, I have a Voice Memo app on Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-49335718278371388712010-03-01T17:21:00.000-08:002010-03-01T17:21:20.222-08:00Downloads From Death Valley, #32, The Series Completion 1. The End of the Beginning: http://www.box.net/shared/h39zkub82y
2. Leaving Mitzrayim Behind: http://www.box.net/shared/14m8x8uorf
3. Appreciating my First 50 Years: http://www.box.net/shared/mtitjj4bb0
4. Ravens, Touching The Clouds: http://www.box.net/shared/zbrocg8hst
5. Maintaining The Middle Ground: http://www.box.net/shared/065aicj1i9 6. Yin/Yang Energies: http://www.box.net/Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-58261157674570884272010-02-12T14:30:00.001-08:002010-03-01T16:58:26.249-08:00DFOTB #311. Focusing Into Deliberate Creation: http://www.box.net/shared/cfc3xvlon1Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-90350437240148922462010-02-12T14:13:00.000-08:002010-02-12T14:13:53.030-08:00DFOTB #30
1. Sitting In and Jammin': http://www.box.net/shared/qy71pmzgd5
2. Being Aware of What's In My Vortex: http://www.box.net/shared/f1cpbro82d
3. The Ultimate Responsibility: http://www.box.net/shared/ququf5tlifAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-62020070702554228942010-02-10T12:42:00.000-08:002010-02-10T12:43:44.557-08:00DFOTB #29
1. Realization of Resistance: http://www.box.net/shared/j2njkdavyx
2. Scheming Ego: http://www.box.net/shared/n2se5840am
3. Abusive Relationship w/Money: http://www.box.net/shared/pidznso1t6
4. All Things Working Together for my Good: http://www.box.net/shared/p6iavkdidz
5. Coffee Blends: http://www.box.net/shared/nkxx433x8y
6. Yeasty Bread on Passover: http://www.box.net/shared/Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-61350199724164708002010-02-10T12:18:00.000-08:002010-02-10T12:18:54.226-08:00DFOTB #28 1. Gratitude as a Gateway: http://www.box.net/shared/s0tjozenhr2. Deconstructing...Letting Go...Being Free: http://www.box.net/shared/h22jth1o693. Deconstructionist View of Judaism: http://www.box.net/shared/1t2gzldasxAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-45703474932750216392010-02-08T12:22:00.000-08:002010-02-08T12:22:41.678-08:00DFOTB #27 1. Off The Hamster Wheel: http://www.box.net/shared/n2hxf3p8oc2. My Theme Song; Bellavia: http://www.box.net/shared/b4ebg6vcm93. Lost In Translation: http://www.box.net/shared/hpfrdnznx64. Good Morning Margareta!: http://www.box.net/shared/ruzttsgpnh5. Man's Idea of God: http://www.box.net/shared/t4h89idds1Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-19567165252586800182010-02-08T12:02:00.000-08:002010-02-08T12:02:00.964-08:00DFOTB #26 1. Operating Instructions: http://www.box.net/shared/7i3tn4ujdg Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-43679499014975541212010-02-05T12:40:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:40:44.011-08:00DFOTB #25 1. Time to Take The Evolutionary Leap: http://www.box.net/shared/9m0365hlxk2. Ceremonies; Raising Our Vibration: http://www.box.net/shared/tdqvcbohv33. Societies; People in Agreement w/a Set of Rules: http://www.box.net/shared/9y9g2ivbid4. Institute of Focused Thought, Class 1: http://www.box.net/shared/jer5df9g175. Jonah's Moment of Realization: http://www.box.net/shared/5gjepvbp316. Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-44161257011781293682010-02-05T12:12:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:13:10.657-08:00DFOTB #24
1. Vision Quest: http://www.box.net/shared/vxhtn1hu2kAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-54209201722221289692010-02-03T12:15:00.000-08:002010-02-03T12:15:03.843-08:00DFOTB #231. Realizing and Opening to Abundance: http://www.box.net/shared/m5n352l22nAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-9168844016411025062010-02-03T12:08:00.000-08:002010-02-03T12:08:39.428-08:00DFOTB #22 1. Oil Pulling: http://www.box.net/shared/sj43qa6ioz2. Leaving Mitzrayim, for real: http://www.box.net/shared/jb057pv5v8Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-49902225295900558872010-02-01T18:05:00.000-08:002010-02-01T18:05:02.496-08:00DFOTB #21
1. Avatar 1: http://www.box.net/shared/ca4nzrov7d2. Avatar 2: http://www.box.net/shared/znken04sla3. Avatar 3: http://www.box.net/shared/rut0yc2lyy4. Avatar 4: http://www.box.net/shared/4gyr5lnnxt5. No Fear, Bike Dancing: http://www.box.net/shared/3oczy3znuv6. Deconstructionism: http://www.box.net/shared/99zbibob2jAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-12135074432040015452010-01-29T12:50:00.000-08:002010-01-29T12:50:56.503-08:00DFOTB #20 1. Living On The Edge: http://www.box.net/shared/vx17g683bq2. Reversing The Aging Process: http://www.box.net/shared/l61n0973uz3. The Fountain Of Youth: http://www.box.net/shared/pg6joe2vvr4. Bike Dancing, Part 1: http://www.box.net/shared/r97vgo8mc45. Riders music for individual TT: http://www.box.net/shared/hhf8nz0z1n6. Bike Dancing, Part 2: http://www.box.net/shared/5njfu678z07. Porn Feature:Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-44145010182241600362010-01-27T14:38:00.000-08:002010-01-27T14:38:23.205-08:00DFOTB #19
1. The Earth is Growing Outward: http://www.box.net/shared/ajyc520s5b
2. Surrounded by The Invisible Ta'anug: http://www.box.net/shared/v8fuyeo81m
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-65377128712425022652010-01-25T13:50:00.000-08:002010-01-26T16:02:45.422-08:00DFOTB #18
1.There Is No Ending:http://www.box.net/shared/97b9goldet
2.Focusing On The What's To Come:http://www.box.net/shared/lvzuec0nxn
3.Overeating:http://www.box.net/shared/3hnqp1asch
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-69021458343845960302010-01-23T10:13:00.000-08:002010-01-26T16:09:30.406-08:00DFOTB #17
1. Leaving Mitzrayim: http://www.box.net/shared/ayvzm7d2fs
2. Bike Messenger For IT: http://www.box.net/shared/1169guekyx
3. Prison...An Opportunity: http://www.box.net/shared/c9mygqzrqj
4. Leaving Your Baggage Behind: http://www.box.net/shared/55sq60l8um
5. Ruminating Everywhere: http://www.box.net/shared/dxq4dkj5y3
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48012242817406396502010-01-22T13:18:00.000-08:002010-01-25T21:19:41.664-08:00DFOTB #16
1. This Week...Crossing The Red Sea:http://www.box.net/shared/bb6ctjabzg
2. Dropping Water for Winter:http://www.box.net/shared/1o8nxouxxf
3. Descending/Being On The Edge:http://www.box.net/shared/9e6ma3fuai
4. Being Where You Are/Happy Anticipation:http://www.box.net/shared/zdtffc83k4
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-29493591830864850072010-01-21T10:11:00.000-08:002010-01-25T21:18:33.930-08:00DFOTB #15
1. 2010....Greatness Around The Bend!:http://www.box.net/shared/v1f2feni6r
2. Letter to Barack:http://www.box.net/shared/52dyarqvok
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-52433638739306118282010-01-20T15:02:00.000-08:002010-01-20T15:02:18.889-08:00DFOTB #14
1. The Body Instrument, Part 1:http://www.box.net/shared/k58cu8vrx1
2. The Body Instrument, Part 2:http://www.box.net/shared/9xpqpsely5
3. Dissolving the Layers of Personality:http://www.box.net/shared/37q4yqaoxa
4. Get Up and Go!:http://www.box.net/shared/gk7u5dyq57
5. Bug in Mouth:http://www.box.net/shared/gp87p0zs50
6. Signs-Feld:http://www.box.net/shared/fkvahoql4uAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-51193428383086889332010-01-18T14:22:00.000-08:002010-01-18T14:22:29.189-08:00DFOTB #13
1. I AM The Creator of My Life Experience: http://www.box.net/shared/i1z1cpuz7s
2. Rev. MBB Life Visioning: http://www.box.net/shared/algjpv0aq9
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-80275579435720113872010-01-17T13:55:00.001-08:002010-01-18T14:23:21.831-08:00Downloads From OFF The Bike #12
1. Genie.......Wish #1: http://www.box.net/shared/m70d59ly0i
2. Genie.......Wish #2: http://www.box.net/shared/xdif6rjd1v
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-75483747480383637442010-01-17T11:39:00.001-08:002010-01-18T14:03:57.442-08:00DFOTB #11
1. Humble Godliness: http://www.box.net/shared/8s72yxfe7x
2. What a Ride!...Letting Go: http://www.box.net/shared/14phhh7y68
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-88964691145165540722010-01-16T13:52:00.000-08:002010-01-18T13:53:08.419-08:00DFOTB #10
1. Trees Growth Rings: http://www.box.net/shared/aqti1nrglc
2. Sofia, Clean Up Your Mess!: http://www.box.net/shared/48o3493ibc
3. Our Golden Bali Journey: http://www.box.net/shared/mb1yt6q1jmAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-87225334658676087492010-01-15T17:00:00.000-08:002010-01-17T22:48:45.406-08:00DFOTB #9
1. Cyclops Bike Light: http://www.box.net/shared/91jgtq6hj7
2. Just say, "YES": http://www.box.net/shared/ry9hfb8im0
3. Be More Decisive: http://www.box.net/shared/gbo0qimaiqAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-29647808817339673242010-01-13T12:49:00.000-08:002010-01-13T12:50:48.547-08:00DFOTB #8
1. Rev. Michael BB Guided Meditation: http://www.box.net/shared/p9kcru97v7
2. Aladdin Revisited: http://www.box.net/shared/mznb631qgcAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-27870481722666780842010-01-11T15:54:00.001-08:002010-01-11T15:54:45.760-08:00DFOTB#7
1. new iphone: http://www.box.net/shared/fq6izgl6h4
2. Portland Trip: http://www.box.net/shared/natpssddb8Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-26954558192315218242010-01-04T13:57:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:26:07.742-08:00DFOTB #6
1. Falling in Love w/Money:http://www.box.net/shared/htd2d06h5n
2. Lance's Thermometer Experiment:http://www.box.net/shared/k596tnt7j6
3. The Illusion of Fear:http://www.box.net/shared/saz3uhu7h8Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-9219157067676823562010-01-01T11:07:00.001-08:002010-01-06T16:28:50.641-08:00Cycling Zen in 2010 - DFOTB #5
1. Shehechiyanu Prayer: http://www.box.net/shared/s4m45tuq4v
2. Fun in the Mud: http://www.box.net/shared/cdz2lj8qli
3. Feeling Resistance: http://www.box.net/shared/amuipjn31j
4. Letting Go NOW: http://www.box.net/shared/ioey1cf4pb
5. Lance Time Trialing in the Rain: http://www.box.net/shared/54xvih263lAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-63334223106713455652009-12-29T15:57:00.000-08:002009-12-29T15:57:34.623-08:00DFOTB #4
Focusing On The Past:http://www.box.net/shared/g2tc50xb1q
Four World's/Chakra's:http://www.box.net/shared/1f75vq4mmj
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48792300289048247762009-12-21T13:21:00.000-08:002009-12-23T11:10:28.531-08:00Wake-Up!: Asher's 12 Step Re(Program) for Coffee Enlightenment
Recorded Guided Meditation: http://www.box.net/shared/nz2zc2yttxAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-79347412372548306522009-12-21T13:09:00.000-08:002009-12-23T11:00:51.595-08:00DFOTB#3Well preserved roadkill on this morning's ride.
1. Disappointment - http://www.box.net/shared/0mcqkqxsec
2. Aladdin - http://www.box.net/shared/65ugec7jsb
Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-12091258541115843042009-12-19T17:56:00.000-08:002009-12-23T11:07:58.122-08:00DFOTB #2
Here is another edition of Downloads From On The Bike:
On Tiger Woods: http://www.box.net/shared/m0ry8f3izl
I Feel Like a Golfball: http://www.box.net/shared/epdsds5pjn
On Parsha Mikketz: http://www.box.net/shared/mucs59zvi2Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-64843997102008095412009-12-19T17:50:00.000-08:002009-12-19T17:50:20.748-08:00GOOD RIDDANCE!
There seems to be a lot of concern and anger about "our sign" being stolen. A lot of people are weighing in including outraged Rabbi's.
I think the disappearance of the sign is actually a great blessing! The Presence of this sign (as a reminder that we have, "enemies in every generation", like the Haggadah says) has been a burden we have carried for generations since the Holocaust. It has Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-53367431333152264582009-12-18T15:42:00.000-08:002009-12-21T13:30:24.228-08:00Downloads From On The Bike
I am starting a new series that is called DFOTB, which stands for Downloads From On The Bike.
I will explain.
Lately I have been having many insights while riding my bike and listening to teachings from my Holy Guru, "Shuffle". Shuffle knows exactly what I need to hear at the time I need to hear it. Of course Shuffle is limited in its choices based upon what I have uploaded to my iphone, so Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-77246437601819823422009-12-17T01:22:00.000-08:002009-12-17T01:22:53.773-08:00Mikketz - Joseph, his Gift and his Life's Purpose
A couple of days ago I was asked by my friend Sasha Borenstein if I would be the gabbai for her reading of the second aliyah in parsha Mikketz this coming Shabbat. I was honored by the asking and enthusiastically said yes. We studied this particular section of the Torah together which is about Pharaoh's dream and Joseph's interpretation of the dream. As Sasha chanted beautifully in hebrew, IAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-43561116887776651112009-12-16T14:59:00.000-08:002009-12-16T14:59:35.610-08:00The 73rd Name of God, IT (Invisible Ta'anug)
In searching for another name, in English, to use for God (the word God is loaded with preconceived thoughts and ideas that are based on separation and duality) I have come up with IT. The only reference I have for IT is cousin It from the old Munster's TV show. IT's innocuous enough for me, cousin It, like The Presence, Source, God, etc., was hidden. IT as an acronym stands for Invisible Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-76887372238759210322009-12-12T10:30:00.000-08:002009-12-12T10:30:11.573-08:00Mystical Ruminations...
Recently I have had some profound experiences and realizations that I would like to share.
On Shabbat:
As we enter Shabbat, the first thing we do is light candles. Shabbat is about going into the darkness, the void, pure consciousness, and dwelling there (like Moses communing with the Presence in the tent). This void of pure consciousness is where creation begins. It begins in the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-80598664452886436242009-11-29T20:33:00.000-08:002009-11-29T20:33:41.613-08:00Ruch Gift Exchange Benefit ---Thanks for your Giving!
Today's Gift Exchange was a benefit for a community member whose Landscaping tools, used in his business, were destroyed this past Tuesday in a fire that consumed the garage they were stored in.
A special thanks to Chris Beekman for Gifting the use of his property and to baker extraordinaire Jo Ferneau for providing his award winning loaves.
Some of the Gifted Items included:
• 2 weed wackersAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-78970471315937397042009-11-17T14:53:00.000-08:002009-11-17T14:53:24.668-08:00Economic Crisis?...or...Extraordinary Opportunity!
(photo courtesy of Asher Yaron's bike tire patch)
I have a solution to the current economic challenges and it is based on the simple statement, "All that we need we already have." The citizens and corporations of this country have been accumulating, amassing, and hoarding stuff for generations and it is sitting, underused and under appreciated, in storage facilities everywhereAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-357265377211812012009-11-15T11:42:00.000-08:002009-11-17T12:18:15.931-08:00The Ruch Gift Exchange - Opening Day!
A special thanks to our host, Chris Beekman, for providing a perfect space for our first happening! We played music, ate, drank, and connected with new friends discussing and exploring new creative endeavors and possibilities while we exchanged our Gifts! Some of the Gifted items included:
• Freshly baked bread from Rise-Up!
• Goat Chevre from Siskiyou CrestAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-21361954707932322552009-10-26T14:30:00.000-07:002009-10-26T14:33:00.196-07:00Trees of KnowledgeThis past week I received a Chinese Acupuncture 5 Elements treatment with my friend and talented healer Lee Showerman. Lee suggests a minimum of 4 treatments a year around the time of the change of seasons. She explained how the earth, uncomfortably, shifts from one season to the next. After summertime, which is the most Yang (active) time of the year, the shift to Autumn brings with it a timeAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-75529408563400676052009-10-24T13:15:00.000-07:002009-10-25T12:15:09.077-07:00Wake-Up! Coffee Coming to Buncom!What: Roadside Coffee Service (featuring my fresh roasted organic cold pressed coffee, served hot!)Where: Buncom (where Sterling Creek Rd. meets Little Applegate Rd.)When: Tuesdays and Thursdays (from 7 am - 8:30 am).Please bring a travel cup to use....see you there!Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-594585905022039002009-07-31T20:59:00.000-07:002009-07-31T21:16:54.535-07:00Media Blitz, I am now the Biodiesel posterboy!Local coffeemaker pours his soul into perfect cup.By Greg StilesMail TribuneJuly 15, 2009Asher Yaron has sought the perfect cup of coffee as if it were the holy grail. From drip to espresso, he pursued the consummate cuppa joe with fervor. Yet he found little satisfaction. "Everything always fell short," Yaron says, until he began roasting beans on his barbecue, one pound at a time. "I couldn't Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-44689796902362421562009-05-24T22:30:00.000-07:002009-05-24T22:47:28.187-07:00Once In A Lifetime!A couple of weeks ago, my wife, Avara, told me about the challenges she was having in facing her biggest demon (aka the coagulated thoughtform that was preventing her from receiving). Avara’s biggest demon is the demon of disappointment. “This one is dogging me!” she exclaimed at one point. I knew what she meant. I, too, at times, felt like this same demon was dogging me! The way this showedAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-8649234778557340662009-05-21T13:43:00.000-07:002009-11-03T20:40:12.289-08:00Seeds of ChangeThis morning I had an incredible experience on my 2 hr. bike commute to Ashland from my home (must be one of the top ten bike commutes in the world!).
I started out in a state of awareness that was very present and focused. I could hear the individual songs of the birds, and noticed how many there were! While listening intently, I could feel the trees celebrating as light breezes caressed the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-39901795721391086942009-05-18T12:35:00.000-07:002009-05-18T12:40:12.267-07:00Cold Pressed Coffee - A Healthy Elixir!Recently I was introduced to a process of making coffee called, cold pressed. I was so im-pressed by the delicious flavor and smoothness that I have made it a significant part of my business. Cold pressed coffee stays fresh for weeks in the refrigerator and you can't beat the convenience. Just take it out of the fridge and either heat it up or add ice. No equipment necessary!I am now making Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-74787766359197911602009-05-08T11:56:00.000-07:002009-05-08T12:03:00.513-07:00The Wake-Up! Van - Art & Sacred Commerce in MotionToday The Van received its finishing touches.....being clothed in Avara's Wake-Up! Coffee logo designs.It's now ready for the audio portion of the project, the sound of the shofar beckoning us all to WAKE-UP! Tekiah...Shevarim...Tekiah...Tekiah...Shevarim...Tekiah G'dola... Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-90759683965895277182009-05-07T09:13:00.000-07:002009-05-07T09:21:27.557-07:00Wake-Up! Coffee Debuts at The Ashland Food CoopThe first UPC labels being applied to my first delivery of coffee....Yay!!!Wake-Up! Coffee is now available at The Ashland Food Coop. Freshly roasted same day delivery days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.My first demonstration/sampling will be on Monday May 11th, 2 - 5 pm.A special thanks to Sanya Brown for her support and encouragement!Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-29481001071302154962009-03-31T10:05:00.001-07:002009-03-31T12:16:02.199-07:00PATH---OVERAs the Passover holiday approaches, I have been thinking quite a bit about the story of Passover and how we tell that story every year.This year I was asked to lead a small family seder back east. I was wondering how could I help make this year's seder more meaningful for everyone. What concepts or exercises could I introduce that would enhance the seder experience and transform us from slaveryAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-81026826780088962642009-03-19T09:51:00.000-07:002009-12-21T15:15:03.464-08:00Running ManRecently I have become more aware of the internal ticking clock that drives me. It feels to me that the natural state of my physical body is constantly in a mode I call Running Man. It also feels like this mode is necessary in order to exist in this time/space reality. On the other hand, I am also aware of the dimension of me that is timeless and exists outside of our time/space reality. ThatAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-4078549075240399302009-03-08T13:42:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:46:56.116-07:00Can a Cup of Coffee Prevent a Stroke?Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may actually lower a woman’s chances of having a stroke, according to a study of more than 80,000 female health professionals published in the March 3 issue of Circulation. The benefit appears to be specific to coffee: other caffeinated drinks such as tea and soft drinks did not reduce the risk of stroke.These results are surprising because some previous Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-49195279896607158062009-03-05T22:06:00.000-08:002009-03-05T22:55:44.799-08:00New JavaRoast Creates Great Batch of Costa Rican!We are celebrating the debut of the JavaRoast Coffee Roaster prototype created by Rourke Ball and Wake-Up! founder Asher Yaron.A 5 lb. batch of FTO Costa Rican was roasted and turned out beautifully!Rourke and Asher plan to make the JavaRoast available to small commercial roasters, restaurants, coffee shops, coffee drive-thru's, etc. The pair will offer training, support, and other accessory Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-89461011298030152362009-02-28T21:11:00.000-08:002009-02-28T21:27:06.732-08:00Coffee Roaster PrototypeChief Production Engineer, Rourke Ball, stands beside an early prototype of our commercial coffee roaster. Great job Rourke! I can't wait to get my hands on the first production model!This past Wednesday, February 25th (my 49th birthday) I was given a Food Processor license for the sole purpose of roasting coffee beans. I will be working out of the commercial kitchen located at 1800 E. Main StAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48104354215747332922009-02-28T00:11:00.000-08:002009-02-28T00:58:00.232-08:00Transformational TwitteringMy friend and webmaster Verin Lewis recently turned me on to Twitter as we were discussing new creative possibilities for my new venture, Wake-Up! So I signed up and started twittering.At first I really did not understand how Twitter could benefit me. Then I started following the twitter of two guys, Lance Armstrong, and Lance's good friend, Doug Ullman, CEO of Livestrong (and who just happens Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-66595552784466725982009-02-17T09:02:00.000-08:002009-02-17T19:36:33.926-08:00The Insanity of This World!This morning as I was contemplating the meaning of life, I was amused at how insane it is to be a part of this world.I imagined that I was receiving instructions on how to be an earthling before making my descent into this world. This is what I was told, "Your mission on earth is to live the most joyous and happiest life possible while helping others to do the same." Well, okay, so far so good.Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-3198966327675358102009-02-14T11:48:00.000-08:002009-02-14T12:31:11.940-08:00Welcoming The Age of AquariusI just learned yesterday that today, February 14, 2009 (as well as being Valentine's Day and Shabbat) is the beginning of The Age of Aquarius!That means that everyone who is currently on the planet has consciously chosen to be Present at this time to help usher in this new age of expanded consciousness.The moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter is aligned with Mars, peace will now guide the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-28993752564669655512009-02-13T10:36:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:41:30.699-08:00Wisdom of the Woods - The Story of JedThis morning as I walked outside to throw out the compost I was greeted by an incredibly beautiful sight. A light snow had fallen overnight and all of the trees in the forest were covered with white. I took a deep breath of cold air and felt peace andgratitude.This experience led me to a realization that I call “The Story of Jed”. Many of you know Jed. Jed was a poor mountaineer who lived in Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-48913128140610141052009-02-11T00:15:00.000-08:002009-02-11T00:57:16.608-08:00Better Than Ever!Lately I have been thinking about how to respond to my friends and acquaintances when, upon greeting me, they inevitably ask me how I am doing.It has been about a year since I changed my answer from "good" to "great!". I have grown into "great-ness" and am now feeling very comfortable responding this way. It now feels like my truth, and the more I say it the more I believe and embrace it!So, Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-82595811878070659702009-02-03T13:55:00.000-08:002009-02-03T14:31:49.036-08:00Encouragement Leads To InsightI received an email today from my friend who is a very talented ceramicist. Some of you may know him, his name is Dennis Meiners. This is what he wrote, "Hey Asher, The OLE Blend is great! It blooms on the palate...the words rich and robust come to mind." Wow! Thanks for the great review Dennis. (Encouragement)Dennis is a decaf coffee drinker ('decaffer') always in search of a better cup.Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-78548260769223752712009-01-22T10:18:00.000-08:002009-01-22T13:53:25.364-08:00The Van - My Office On WheelsAsher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-7776198330073862902009-01-21T09:46:00.000-08:002009-01-22T10:17:17.959-08:00The Wake-Up! Coffee VanMy discovery of the freshness factor when it comes to coffee led me to ask the question, "How can I share my discovery with others?" The inspiration I received was about creating a way to roast and deliver my coffee as fresh as possible.I have also been wanting to drive a vehicle that runs on biodiesel. In order to do this I needed a diesel engine. I began looking on craigslist for a diesel Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1056598649311927441.post-31116367792272600642009-01-21T09:25:00.000-08:002009-01-22T09:44:47.594-08:00Waking Up!I love coffee! For the past 10 years or so I have been making espresso every morning and always trying to brew the perfect cup. In the beginning I thought it was all about the proper grinding of the beans combined with a barrista expertise with my espresso machine (I use a La Pavoni Europiccola machine). I was ignorant about how the quality and the roasting of the beans were a part of the Asher Yaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277838969135364405noreply@blogger.com