John McIntosh 

Balance is NOT the same as somehow ‘getting even’. Getting even is an attempt at revenge, which is the sibling of judgment, the offspring of the belief in separation. The false-self-body-mind-identity judges ‘everything’ and ‘everyone’ … mostly well beneath the radar of conscious awareness. It is a constant ‘focusing’ on ‘levels of hierarchy’, of acceptability, desirability and outright aversion. The effort required to sustain this artificial ‘balance’ is enormous and can be seen everywhere in the myriad of competitive products such as cosmetics and fashion as well as in the industries of sports, fitness, education and the acquisition of wealth and power.

 In some way it touches every aspect of the Grand Dream most see as reality. The SELF [the Real YOU] ‘knows’ that IT is ‘Whole’, without division or levels of any kind despite IT being ONE disguised as many. IT dwells in the many in Perfect balance, seamlessly navigating the world-dream, ‘unmolested’ by the endless contrasts that allow IT to taste and savor IT SELF. This ‘Perfect Balance’ is always ‘unattached’ to outcomes or experiences, flowing effortlessly from one to another.

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Bernkaste-Kues, a small courtyard that hasn’t changed since the 17th Century. Cobblestones, public spring, outdoor cafe.... who wouldn’t want to spend a lifetime here?

This is a great example of European history because it shows us something from the ordinary world of that time.  Usually, all we see is the castle and cathedral, places of great wealth accumulated over centuries.  With this vignette, however, we can see how the average person embraced

art in the everyday

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In the little details, like the corbels in the top left corner, we can see how the average craftsman was adding embellishments to decorate their work, taking pride in what they did even though it wasn’t some grand building.  

This is Europa.  This is the legacy that we get to try and live up to.  This is what happens when you demand quality, teach your children to appreciate quality, and work tirelessly to do the best that you can.  When each man takes pride in his work, doing the best he can, this is what you create and then have to maintain down through the ages. 

It starts with one person and grows from there, but it also needs the support of the whole, of the community.  If the craftsman can’t pay his bills because every customer is flocking to the big box stores to save pennies, you don’t get this kind of beauty.  Mass-produced items are designed to be quickly produced by machines and stack flat so they can maximize cargo space for shipping. 

I work every day to help bring this sensibility back to the forefront of the public consciousness because I can see how people are hurting for it’s lack.  We are creatures of art, aspiring to something greater, but have been convinced that art is a thing found only in museums.

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Of all the doors I’ve seen in my day, this has got to take the cake!  The number of forge-welds required to join all the pieces and get a continuous sheet from one hinge to the next... ugh!  Then to mirror that for the other door... double ugh! The symmetry is genuinely amazing!

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A delightful dish featuring pan-seared salmon served with tender asparagus and a zesty dill sauce. The combination of flavors creates a perfect balance of richness and freshness.

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets. 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 clove garlic, minced.

Instructions: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, steam asparagus until tender, about 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the dill sauce. Serve salmon fillets alongside steamed asparagus, drizzle with dill sauce, and garnish with additional dill if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes