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The “Common Con:” 1984 Wisdom Still Relevant

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March 5, 2020

While one could argue that the gap between Democrats and…

When Did Science Begin?

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April 9, 2019

I keep reading and hearing people talk about science as if it…

Distinguishing Infinite Awareness from the Finite Mind

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February 19, 2019

As a longtime meditator, I often found some difficulty, especially…

Busyness: Humblebrag or Opiate?

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December 31, 2018

Over the past several years I’ve noticed a significant upturn…

What Would Grandpa Think?

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October 28, 2018

In a rare departure from my usual probing of our beliefs and…

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The “Common Con:” 1984 Wisdom Still RelevantMarch 5, 2020 - 8:48 am
While one could argue that the gap between Democrats and Republicans in Washington has never been greater than now, they are still very united in what the late Orlando Sentinel columnist Charley Reese (picture courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel) called the “common con.” In his February 3, 1984 column, titled “545 people are responsible for […]
When Did Science Begin?April 9, 2019 - 11:11 am
I keep reading and hearing people talk about science as if it all began with the Western model of rational thought in the 18th and 19th centuries when reductionistic science replaced what was then considered false beliefs or witch doctor hokey pokey. The materialistic values of Europe overran generations of less-materialistic practices making them seem […]
Distinguishing Infinite Awareness from the Finite MindFebruary 19, 2019 - 8:44 pm
As a longtime meditator, I often found some difficulty, especially in the early days, in quieting my mind. It seemed so unnatural and difficult to attain a state where there were no thoughts buzzing around inside my head. What I have discovered over the years is that the more practiced I became at meditation – […]