Jack LaValley
A practitioner of the martial arts, sitting meditation, and physical cultivation exercises, Jack appreciates East Asian perspectives on spiritual growth and maintains a profound respect for the higher aspects of the Judeo-Christian message. Although employed in the hospitality industry, Jack devotes much of his time to helping people live life without any regrets. Married to Wha ja Oh-LaValley, a native of South Korea, Jack and his wife are the proud parents of three beautiful children and currently live in Westchester County, New York. Jack is completing his book manuscript, "A Perfectly Balanced Life: Living Each Day With Wisdom and Strength," and expects publication to be in October 2008. You can reach Jack at: perfectbalance1@optimum.net
A practitioner of the martial arts, sitting meditation, and physical cultivation exercises, Jack appreciates East Asian perspectives on spiritual growth and maintains a profound respect for the higher aspects of the Judeo-Christian message. Although employed in the hospitality industry, Jack devotes much of his time to helping people live life without any regrets. Married to Wha ja Oh-LaValley, a native of South Korea, Jack and his wife are the proud parents of three beautiful children and currently live in Westchester County, New York. Jack is completing his book manuscript, "A Perfectly Balanced Life: Living Each Day With Wisdom and Strength," and expects publication to be in October 2008. You can reach Jack at: perfectbalance1@optimum.net
What the American Revolution means to me
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Jul 14 2008 04:00PM
The American Revolution, to me, is an evolutionary expression of our human and innate desire to live in ONENESS with God.
What July 4, 1776 means to me
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Jul 6 2008 09:15PM
But what do we mean by the American Revolution? This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution.-John Adams to Hezekiah Niles, 1818
I'm angry-there's got to be a better way to live!
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Jul 3 2008 04:17PM
when we are led to believe that sources outside of ourselves will duplicate this inner satisfaction we are being deluded, really.
You have the name of being alive, but you are dead!
Column: PEREFECTBALANCELIFE
Jun 23 2008 05:24PM
It is very, very important that we attend to our innate longing to be ONE with the source of all love and life-the Sacred Source. Such longing is part of our legacy as a human family.
Speak your mind-somebody needs to hear it!
Column: PerfectBalanceLife
May 27 2008 06:38AM
Find your cause and you will find your voice. Once you find your voice you better let it be heard, because someone needs to hear it.
It Ain’t Right: Reflections on Same-sex Marriage
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May 18 2008 03:56PM
No matter how long we are bombard with images and messages that proclaim what is wrong as right, i.e., same sex marriage, let’s not be lulled into thinking something wrong is actually right.
God exists - any fool can see it
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Mar 26 2008 01:15AM
Let us strike no stance that will damage our own soul or that of another. Let us live by the golden rule: Treat others as you want to be treated.
You are what your sex practices make of you
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Mar 18 2008 12:50AM
Having sex with the wrong partner is not just a matter of endangering one's physical well-being. It affects your mental, emotional and psychological well-being.
Mental health in America: Cause for concern and action
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Mar 11 2008 01:18AM
Many adults frantically try to accumulate enough money for retirement in order to enjoy some supposed happiness at an unknown future date. This behavior does not reflect a life being lived to the fullest, does it?
Recognizing and dealing with corruption in organizational life
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Mar 4 2008 12:19AM
Carefully scrutinize whether or not your cherished ideals and values can be played out and reinforced with those with whom you are working. If not, you need to be prepared to consider some possibly challenging decisions.
Vilifying others to excuse your bad behavior
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Feb 26 2008 01:50AM
Developing the habit of encouraging and uplifting others is the most effective way to resolve this darker side of human nature. Are you up to the task?
Experiencing life without expectations
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Feb 19 2008 12:31AM
Children place no value judgments on themselves or others. They simply live their life moment to moment, in eager anticipation of the next experience.
How to grow spiritually in the workplace
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Feb 12 2008 01:30AM
To have a perfectly balanced life, it is crucial that you allow your work environment to support your spiritual journey, rather than negatively interfering with it.
Spiritual fitness and your path to perfection
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Feb 5 2008 01:45AM
You do not need a gym or club to hone your spiritual fitness level. As a qualified member of the human family, you have 24/7 access to every available support system the universe has to offer.
Marriage is a spiritual path
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Jan 29 2008 01:51AM
No one else will ever care for you and love you more profoundly than your marriage partner. Experiencing this love relationship day in and day out and year after year is the most intense and rewarding spiritual path to walk.
Sometimes we have to be different
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Jan 22 2008 02:12AM
Many who considered my actions some 30 years ago as a sign of weakness, gullibility and naiveté are pleasantly surprised about how our lives have unfolded.
Freedom from want - your path to fulfillment
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Jan 15 2008 01:07AM
Right at this moment God is providing for you all that is necessary so you can face and handle each and every challenge to the very best of your ability.
How do others view your brand of spirituality?
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Dec 18 2007 01:51AM
Our lives and the lives of others most certainly are impacted by how we are - or are not - living out our professed spirituality.
Why do we do bad things to one another?
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Dec 11 2007 12:39AM
To have a satisfying life philosophy you must know in your heart why the human race is behaving so very, very badly.
Follow your conscience, the only authentic guide
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Dec 4 2007 02:23AM
All of your perceived problems are a result of failing to follow the dictates of your conscience.
What is your good news?
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Nov 27 2007 12:51AM
Jack LaValley is a practitioner of the martial arts, physical cultivation exercises, and sitting meditation. Although currently working in the h...
Serve others - or die!
Column: PERFECTBALANCELIFE
Nov 23 2007 01:44AM
Because love is the only eternal and everlasting power in the cosmos, it is our duty as human beings to understand how to constantly experience love for self and others.
A balanced lifestyle is natural and easy
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Nov 13 2007 01:50AM
Just as we stay alive through each continuous cycle of inhaling and exhaling, we can continually experience love only by performing acts of service to others.
What is spirituality anyway?
Column: PerfectBalanceLife
Nov 6 2007 01:48AM
Our essential nature is not something we choose for ourselves. It is not determined because of right or wrong decisions we make our lives. Our essential nature simply IS.
Choose healthy spiritual habits
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Sep 17 2007 02:06AM
When we do not act out in accordance with our deeply held values, we suffer internal turmoil and imbalance. It is important to quickly realign ourselves so that our internal world functions in harmony with our outer world.