Steve Barelski:  

Steve is from Wappingers Falls, New York. Steve's schools include John Jay High School. Books Steve likes include The Lord of the Rings, Be Here Now, Buddha. Movies Steve likes include Dances With Wolves, Full Metal Jacket, The Shawshank Redemption. TV shows Steve likes include Without a Trace, The Voice, House of Lies. One of Steve's favorite quotes is:"The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is no moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils. - William Shakespeare “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” Ernest Hemingway "Hold on to what is good, Even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, Even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, Even if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, Even if it's easier to let go. Hold on to my hand, Even if someday I'll be gone away from you." "Hold On," A Pueblo Indian Prayer The root of my suffering in the realm of my perceptions, I no longer blame God or human beings for my suffering. I am able to listen to the suffering of others and help them recognize that the root of their suffering lies in their perceptions. I shall use the practice of deep listening and compassionate listening to increase my ability to understand and love people. I shall not blame them. I know that once I have understood people I am able to accept them and to love them....I will be able to let go of wrong perceptions, I will be happy and free. --Thich Nhat Hanh-- "Better to light a single candle, than to curse the d...Expand for more