Discover Meditation with Bob Martin

01/15/2026

Consider the trees which allow the birds to perch and fly away without either inviting them to stay or desiring them never to depart. If your heart can be like this, you will be near the way.

01/14/2026

Life is full of bumps—just like the roads in Costa Rica. Sometimes slowing down, listening, and realigning is the most powerful step we can take. Give yourself grace, embrace pura vida, and let your journey unfold with presence and peace.

The Art of Realignment

01/14/2026

The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. — Norman Vincent Peale

01/13/2026

Ralph’s new Substack blog is now LIVE!

I’ve got a metal sign hanging in my garage with a picture of John Wayne sittin’ tall on his horse.

01/13/2026

Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.

01/12/2026

What do worms, sprouts, and laughter have in common? In Episode 23 of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin sits down with environmental entrepreneur and laughter advocate Cathy Nesbitt for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful and uplifting. From vermicomposting and sprouting for vitality to the surprising science of laughter yoga, Cathy shares how living sustainably can also be deeply joyful. This episode is a refreshing reminder that purpose, wellness, and happiness often grow from the most unexpected places.

🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and discover how joy can transform the way you live—listen now to Episode 23 of A Wise and Happy Life.

In Episode 23 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes environmental entrepreneur, wellness educator, and laughter advocate Cathy Nesbitt for an unforgettable conversation that’s as practical as it is joyful. From vermicomposting (yes—worms!) to sprouting for energy and the unexpected ...

01/12/2026

Launching TODAY!

01/12/2026

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. — Jimi Hendrix

01/11/2026

LAUNCHING TOMORROW!

In this episode of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin talks with Cathy Nesbitt about the surprising magic of worms—how they eat half their weight daily, turn food scraps into nutrient-rich “black gold,” and can help an average family compost an entire ton of organic waste each year. With laughter, science, and soul, Cathy connects vermicomposting, sprouting for real energy, and laughter yoga into one joyful reminder: small, unexpected habits can create massive change. This episode might just make you laugh, rethink waste, and fall in love with worms—tune in on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform and discover how joyful living can start in the most unlikely places.

01/11/2026

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.

01/10/2026

Ready for an episode that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even love worms? 🐛😄 This Monday on A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin sits down with environmental entrepreneur and joy advocate Cathy Nesbitt for a lively conversation about vermicomposting, sprouted foods for real energy, and the science-backed power of laughter to boost your “daily DOSE” of feel-good brain chemistry. With humor, heart, and practical wisdom, Cathy shows how small, unexpected habits—like worm bins, mung beans, and laughter yoga—can transform your health, happiness, and sense of purpose. Tune in and discover how joyful living can be surprisingly simple.

01/10/2026

The mind is a wonderful servant but a dangerous master.