Detachment is a state, it is not a totalisation of achieved indifferences. Wei Wu Wei, “Fingers Pointing to the Moon” Being attached isn’t about not caring. It’s about trusting in the universe. It’s about knowing that things will be best, … Continue reading →

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In a book I just finished there was an appendix with a summary of hermetic wisdom. Hermetic wisdom was compiled by visionary Greek, Roman, and Egyptian seers. Basically, hermetic philosophy can be summarized in eleven insights as follows: 1. Everything … Continue reading →

I read something today that is so very true. Basically, it says that there are four things that seem comforting, but are actually deadly foes in the quest for “personal power” or enlightenment. They are: “1. I’ve been victimized. 2. I’m … Continue reading →

I was reading a poem that moved me to tears. The words created thoughts, and the thoughts created emotion.  We all have favorite books. What are books? Collections of words. Words have incredible power. One of the most powerful sentences in the … Continue reading →

There is none dwelling in the house but God. When a man is awakened he melts and perishes. – Jalaluddin Rumi There are so many paths to enlightenment.  Church/synagogue/whatever can be a great tool to get in touch with the … Continue reading →

I had a conversation tonight that got me thinking about emotions and responsibility… I think that we sometimes give other people too much power when it comes to the way that we feel.  In truth, only we can make ourselves … Continue reading →

If someone gave you the option of living a life without any pain — would you say yes? It turns out that there is a very rare disease in which exactly that happens.  I was learning about the disease today … Continue reading →

So there are 500,000 children in foster care in America.  Of those, 130,000 are available for adoption.  Of those, 110,000 will not be placed in homes. Why, then, is it illegal for a couple like Nick and I to adopt … Continue reading →

For the eight months, I have heard and read a lot about the power of intention. If you release your intentions, the universe, with its infinite organizing power, will manifest those intentions. The process is extremely powerful, but somewhat conditional … Continue reading →