Insight and Energy

11/04/2025

We voted. Recommended for everyone.

05/17/2025

You can still join this event (11am ET) if you are you interested in developing more peace, clarity, and energy in your life. Or have you ever been curious about what Zen REALLY is? Read more and sign up here: https://smpl.ro/zenintrofb. The webinar is free and interactive.

Zen and Buddhism are the study of our human nature, and not concerned with mysteries or forces outside of ourselves. Find out more, if you are interested. I would love to see you in our meeting!

04/01/2025

See the free online events that are coming up: http://smpl.ro/offersfb

The current announced offerings are:
* Modern Zen and Buddhism 101
* Karma and Finding Your Liberated Mind

Join our events and check out our other offers. Get access to resources that will give you insight and energy to experience a better life.

03/24/2025

When feeling joyful, practice gratitude. When feeling pain, practice compassion.

This will help each of us expand beyond the limitations of the small mind. Finally we can realize that the small mind is the expression in this moment of our immense capacity as human beings, like beautiful waves on the ocean.

02/20/2025

The world is struggling to find peace and meaning. That has been going on since humanity appeared, and maybe even before that. Sometimes that struggle for peace and meaning is expressed by aggression, or withdrawal, or addictive behavior, or other unhelpful approaches.

These negative behaviors are intended to achieve a goal i.e. to make life better: 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 often wants to force what is “right” and protect one's interests, but cannot achieve that because others will resent and resist; 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹 is usually intended to accomplish being free of conflict, but cannot fully achieve that because the conflict has its root in our own minds; 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 (substance abuse, workaholism, gambling, sexual or eating excesses, and so on) are intended to distract from painful isolation and confusion, but the distraction can only last relatively briefly and often in the end makes the isolation and confusion worse.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲?

So, where can we find peace, meaning, and rewarding connection with others? I believe that what we refer to as “home” is really pointing to some positive experience, not to a physical structure such as a house or apartment. Our true home is compassion, kindness, joyfulness, and peace. And these are aspects of a truly liberated mind and body.

A house or any place of residence can act as a home, but what that really depends on is the heartfelt connections of the people in that place, and the caring and wise life that those people are living. Every residence is not necessarily a home, and some people never find a home where they can experience the joys of a peaceful and truly meaningful life.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://smpl.ro/articlefb

01/19/2025

In this video, briefly introduced by Ethical Humanist Society of LI Leader Richard Koral, I speak on 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁, 𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. Whatever is going on around us, we can ideally stay centered and not get triggered by the attitudes, words, and actions of others. Even though that is hard to do at times, as we practice this our capacity becomes bigger and stronger. To find out more, join online interactive events here: https://smpl.ro/offersfb

12/31/2024

Want some new ideas and experiences? Choose from free events that include communication, Zen / Buddhism, and William Blake. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://insightandenergy.simplero.com/offers

These webinars and workshops are all online, free, live, and interactive. Here are some testimonials from past presentations:

“I thought the the webinar was outstanding. Although I have some familiarity with the concepts of nonviolent communication, I felt that the webinar greatly expanded my knowledge in this area and gave me useful information and techniques that I can apply to improve my relationships with my family and friends.” ~ Ken Z.

“The amount of information was terrific, dialogue was great. I wouldn't change anything. I thought meeting everyone was wonderful and having the dialogue. I am interested in attending more webinars.” ~ Karen C.

“Perfect. Very Comfortable interaction. A professional presentation. I liked listening to your personal experiences and those of others.” ~ Michele F.

"I was impressed that people actually felt comfortable enough to share incidents / issues from their own lives. Suggests they felt comfortable with you." ~ Mary Ann H.

Join our events and check out our other offers. Get access to resources that will give you insight and energy to experience a better life.

12/13/2024

For those who could use 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 or who want to acquire a quality piano, or who would like to give a 𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁: my good friend Vincent Izzo (516-672-2124) is an amazing expert on all aspects of 𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: http://smpl.ro/izzo

He had serious medical issues with joint replacements needed, and had to wait for those for a considerable time. It is complicated, but the whole situation forced him out of action for more than two years. He has healed and is doing well now, but customers seem to have forgotten to get in touch, and he wants to resume his work rather than sitting at home and not feeling of use with his skills.

Vincent Izzo is a member of the Piano Technicians Guild and used to teach classes to the experts there. He also has pianos over a wide range, available for sale.

He primarily works in Long Island and Queens, but travels further for larger projects. He does work for organizations such as performance venues, as well as high-quality private work for individuals or families. If interested, please feel free to contact Vincent Izzo to discuss.