Until we appreciate the reality, usually late in life, that we have no control over what life delivers, most of us expend a lot of
Tag: personal growth
Finding Your Voice
An examination of the role of enculturation or social induction in the process of becoming a functional human being.
Nothingness
Some days it seems there is nobody there when you sit in meditation. You start reciting your mantra or focusing on your breath. Your mind
Power: We All Have Some
We all have the power of agency, the power to make our own decisions, which allows us to exercise control over our destiny.
Scripture And Cultural Evolution
I often wonder how much the intended meaning of the texts regarded as sacred scriptures has been lost or distorted through the process of translation.
The Power Of Words
I spotted a book on a friend’s bookshelf, not one of those online bookshelves like on goodreads.com, but one with actual books on it. The
Are You Willing To Change?
Self-Help and Personal Growth books contain useful information and helpful suggestions for readers seeking ideas and strategies for change. At least that’s how authors of
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Chasing happiness? Stop it! The pursuit of happiness, as most of us understand it, is a futile undertaking. It leads to addiction and exploitation as
I am a mystic, not a guru
Like all mystics, I acknowledge the presence of the divine and make space for it in my life. Although I share my insights and discuss
Trusting The Process Of Life
Allowing yourself to experience life as it unfolds requires forgoing all pretence of control. In other words, allowing life to unfold entails trusting the process
Conscious living
Conscious living is how you live life once you wake up from the dream of your cultural story.
The Art of Keeping a Journal
Thoughts on the value of recording your intimate thoughts in longhand.