We use many earth centered metaphors to express ourselves. “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” “Pretty as a peach.” “Two peas in a pod.” The expressions seem endless. We just seem to have a powerful identification to all the things of Mother Earth. In many sacred texts, there are … Continue reading Come, flourish with me
I have mentioned that we tend to live in the past. Sometimes this is very pleasant; other times, not so much. I have found that when I dwell in the past, I tend to relive many childhood memories. We are, after all, the most complex organic computer. From the moment we draw our first breath … Continue reading A day without equal
When I rejected the Orthodox Christian Church over 50 years ago, little did I know what I would be doing and thinking today. On April 5, 2.5 billion Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday. My rejection of orthodoxy was based on my study of comparative religion, Humanism, and Science. In the last few decades, a relatively … Continue reading Rejoicing The Deconstruction
We have all heard the old axiom, “Don’t live in the Past.” There is a whole motivational movement about “Living in the Now.” It is important to acknowledge that if we live in the past, we are not able to fully engage the present. Just as you can’t have a positive and a negative thought … Continue reading The power of the Past
February is the month of Love. It has that distinction, probably due to the profound impact of Valentine’s Day. I won’t bore you with all the details and statistics about the so-called “Power of Love.” You have heard them many times before. We are “in Love” with being in love. Assuredly, the feeling is absolutely … Continue reading Put a little Love in your heart
Well…Here we are again, looking straight down the highway of another year. As I reflect upon this, I am reminded of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. It is a story of contrasts and comparisons between London and Paris, during the French Revolution. It famously begins, “It was the best of times, it was … Continue reading Our chaos & faith
The holiday season is upon us. Sincere or insincere, we expressed individual and collective gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. Even before the gravy had a chance to stain Aunt Nelly’s best table cloth, materialism put its iron grip upon us to go spend, spend, spend! We have been conditioned to believe that without “Stuff,” there can’t … Continue reading Holding out for a hero
The religious, the media pundits, and the moralists at large will be reminding us what a great country we have and all the blessings we have been given by “Our Creator.” The implication also comes under the radar: that those who have far less are not as blessed by said “Creator.” We are taught by … Continue reading When Gratitude just isn’t enough
We as a culture seem to love to be frightened. The production of horror movies is at an all time high. I don’t watch them like I used to watch Dracula and Frankenstein as a youth. They have become a gore fest. The more blood and guts…the better, seems to be the order of the … Continue reading Scary reality
A new “church year” has begun. What are our plans? Are we anxious for the future? Are we confident that we have what it takes to live our aspirations? We are ever reminded that “Love holds us together as we constantly align our actions and our values.” We, once again, covenant with each other to honor … Continue reading Here we go again
