
In life, despite the myriad of choices and paths that seem to present themselves, there is ultimately only one road available for us to travel. This road is uniquely ours, shaped by our experiences, decisions, and the journey we undertake. The true freedom we possess lies not in the number of paths we can take, but in how we choose to walk the path set before us. Will we tread this path with the ignorance of a fool, oblivious to the lessons and wisdom it offers? Or will we embrace the journey with the humility and insight of a wise fool, aware of our limitations yet open to growth and understanding? The choice is ours, and it defines the essence of our existence.
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Every day there’s more and more clarity in my life. Every day something that I used to believe falls away. Pointless beliefs, useless attitudes, and unnecessary emotions fall away and are replaced by a greater joy. Every day I drop…
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Words
I love words. I love learning new words. I love speaking. I love reading the written word. I love hearing the spoken word. I love hearing other people speak I love to read books that are little more than one…
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Half-Lessons are lives half-lived
A full lesson (truth) is one that is understood as fully emotionally as it is intellectually. It is known not only in the mind but the heart. I am convinced that most of us are brim full of what I call…
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Existence
Dualism is the concept that matter and consciousness are separate. As hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water, so matter and consciousness combine to form existence–or life. At some point when the body dies, the conscious portion is split away…
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My Dear Students
Friends, On this very sad day for our campus, I just wanted to send an email to each of my current and former students. Please forgive me if you receive several copies of this. I am using blackboard to communicate…
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Nothing Lasts but the Land
He told me that nothing lasts but the land. “The land boy! That abides long after you and I.” But it doesn’t. One day we and the land will be gone. One day the sun will fade and die And all the…
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Don’t tell me what you believe…
I don’t want to know what you believe. I don’t care what your politics are Whether you believe in God Or if you have religion or not. Please don’t speak of What makes one person good and another evil Or your judgements…
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My Christian Prayer
Fill me, Heal me, Use me.
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Searching versus Existing
No chakras to open, chants to hum, or endless sermons to listen to. No mantras to repeat over and over. No scriptures to memorize or stories to believe, defend, and pointlessly argue about. No clothes to buy, crosses or beads to wear. No…
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IT is all there is
Never there was a thought, Only consciousness and ITs awareness. Never there was life or death, Only ITs eternal and timeless presence. Never there was war, peace, famine or plenty, IT has no want, lack or need. Never there was reward or punishment, IT…