In my and many others' estimation, what we are seeing in the world is a shift away from organized religion, except possibly for Islam (because Islam offers some the sense of parental structure that they lose from leaving the teachings of their parents... and MOST can't live without that structure in some format). Most of… Continue reading What’s going on?
Month: June 2023
Going out on a Limb
There are the things we see, know and understand. Everything that exists has its context, its laws, and its "way." Then there are things which we don't see, and yet they seem to have an effect on the world we do see. i am going to go out on a limb here, and say a… Continue reading Going out on a Limb
Are feelings really important?
So... this is not trying to downplay or say anything bad about feelings.... But in the overall scheme of things, are feelings what is most important? We know that feelings are affected by life circumstances, hormones, the weather, how our relationships with other people are going... and if our overall sense of wellbeing is being… Continue reading Are feelings really important?
Our Inner Life – what do we need?
Church is a great social place to learn good values, and meet others with similar views. On the other hand, folks have been told that they NEED to go to church, and the the church has secrets that you need to know, that only they can tell you.... and that you NEED church to experience… Continue reading Our Inner Life – what do we need?
Out of control Urban Myths: Your truth is your truth and my truth is my truth
The idea that "what a person believes to be true is built on their own subjective assumptions" is correct. So, to an extent, we all experience the world in our own way, and each person has a different collection of experiences that form their picture of the world (worldview). But to take this fact, and… Continue reading Out of control Urban Myths: Your truth is your truth and my truth is my truth
Out of control Urban Myths: Killing Animals for food is wrong
Vegans mistakenly believe that it is wrong to kill living things, and this only applies to animals, birds, fish. Reply:If a person is vegan because they think it is more healthy for them, that is their business. But pushing this agenda at others is hypocritical.Why is it hypocritical? Every living thing (biological entity) feeds off… Continue reading Out of control Urban Myths: Killing Animals for food is wrong
Reality is Dharma 