Podcast Episode 94: The gift of sound is something remarkable. We must, however, protect ourselves from the negativity of white noise and pernicious music that is now part of modern society.
Our capacity to think
A person sits in a curious position in the current era. We know that the end of civilization is upon us, or at least that is what we are told. Environmental collapse, social implosion, and runaway terrorism are the bedfellows of modernity. In fact, two militants are hiding under my desk as we speak — I say this “tongue in cheek.” All of this is, of course, pure and utter nonsense. Not that the world is not in dire straits: it is! We have arrived at the “biosphere emergency room.”
Continue reading Our capacity to thinkPodcast Episode 93: Color plays a significant role in our lives. What is your favorite color and which color looks good on you? Don’t be bland!
Podcast Episode 92: Narcissism: what a topic! We live in the age of me not of we. The consequences of this are dangerous for we fail to develop as people.
Love in all its magic
We all search for that moment of kindness and thoughtfulness, for we are naturally loving and caring. It is a pernicious reality that faces us for the most part, however. From the time we open our eyes in consciousness, we are presented with situations that belie this fact. They cast doubt on this truth. Negative imagery, angry cars, and gruff people are like foot soldiers reinforcing the gloom in society – its lack of empathy and caring. But just when it seems overwhelming, there is a spark of hope. We come across that refreshingly honest individual, that happy clerk, and the ever-present joyous child.
Continue reading Love in all its magicPodcast Episode 91: It is important to have faith in something bigger than you. This will tremendously assist you on your path in life. A lack of faith is correlated to pain, suffering and a lack of success. Find your faith.
Podcast Episode 90: We all want to be young. Keep your body and mind healthy, and youth will come to you. Both must be nurtured to achieve maximum effect.
Did you ever have a great fall?
“Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again.” Have you ever felt this way in life? You are at a point where you feel damaged and weakened. But, what do you think you should do? The Stoics (1) are among many philosophers who strongly understand the suffering associated with human beings. They counsel that the only solution, barring mental illness, is to step inside the self and to open the door to the personal journey of self-discovery.
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