i was raised in the Free Methodist church, and proud to be a son and grandson of Free Methodist church ministers. i believe that they were upright and honest men, teaching the truth as they understood it, to bring those in their church, to a better understanding of how to live.Unfortunately, like many other churches,… Continue reading A set of comments and replies on the Worldview taught by the Free Methodist church
Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
Was reading an article about how some folks who practice "mindfulness" techniques actually end up having their "inner dialogue" getting louder and louder instead of quieting down, and having that "blah blah blah" get them down...... all those negative thoughts that "just won't shut off".(How in the world can we shut that damned thing off!)Gary… Continue reading Self-Inquiry – the De-constructor of our mental “Blah Blah Blah” – from the teachings of Gary Weber
On Finding Wisdom Beyond Discriminatory Thought – Huang Po & Dogen
Zen master -ObakuHuang Po, china d. 850. Studying the Way is just a figure of speech.In fact, the Tao is not something that can be studied.Study leads to the use of concepts,And when we cling to conceptsThe entire way is misunderstood.The Way is not something that exists separately from you,And it is not located anywhere… Continue reading On Finding Wisdom Beyond Discriminatory Thought – Huang Po & Dogen
Simple Practices for Body/Mind Health and Living in Fullness
Focused Mind (unscattered mind) - Do one thing at a time, without yearning to be doing or thinking about something else.When you eat, eat... when you walk, walk.... when you are washing dishes, wash dishes...... this is the Way. Attention attention attention..... keeping your mind focused in the present, here and now.Stretching the BodyDoing the… Continue reading Simple Practices for Body/Mind Health and Living in Fullness
Reality is like a river
Reality is like a river. If one allows oneself to float freely without grabbing on, the nature of Reality is revealed. If one watches from the side of the river, they will miss the ride. If one grabs and hangs onto things in the river, they will not experience the flowing nature of reality.If one… Continue reading Reality is like a river
i keep reminding myself…… Don’t assume too much!
i keep reminding myself...... Why is it better to not assume that we have a full understanding of G_d? ..... Why is it better to trust in "Reality" as we flow in it? (One might say "G_d" IS Reality..... one might say "G_d" IS the totality of Reality... (it is written "I AM"...... is there… Continue reading i keep reminding myself…… Don’t assume too much!
Sami Indigenous Peoples
These Indigenous Reindeer Herders Are Fighting for the Right to Their Ancestral Lands In the face of decades of cultural erasure, the Sámi women are striving to keep their culture, language, and livelihoods alive............ https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a34977366/sami-women-reindeer-herders-ancestral-lands/?fbclid=IwAR1ANrB7bS5X59mP7zz2VxO4AP_bqx9ZP3bJDUu2LIa5E_ZnrU3AuwTk8MI
Asking ourselves why do we have such Lifes Turmoil?
It is BECAUSE of life's turmoil, that some folks are led to look for something to hang on to, or something deeper within ourselves. Others just choose to live in darkness and bitterness..... If a person is honest with themselves, it can lead to finding the " it is just as it is" inside ourselves.… Continue reading Asking ourselves why do we have such Lifes Turmoil?
How to dye feathers
Faith is……. (part 2)
"Faith is the bridge which carries us through moments of despair" What has faith come to mean for me? when i was young, the understanding of what faith meant to me, was akin to hunkering down, closing the eyes (in many cases closing to the voice of reason), clenching my teeth, and saying "i believe,… Continue reading Faith is……. (part 2)
Reality is Dharma 