Froth Versus Substance: A Reflection on Politics and Perception Have you ever watched a beer being poured on one of those iconic commercials? The bartender pulls the handle, releasing a cascade of amber liquid that builds into a voluminous head of foam at the top of the glass. It’s a Read more
An Electrician’s Guide to Our Galaxy: Living On Universal Bandwidth Chapter One In this book I explore how to spiritually perceive our galaxy and our potential to access its universal bandwidth. I am a retired electrician by trade, yet it was through the eyes of an electrician that I first Read more
The Call to Write: Leaving a Legacy Through Words We all hear that inner voice, don’t we? It speaks softly in quiet moments, urging us toward something greater that feels undefined yet profoundly necessary. For some, it beckons toward adventure or career success; for others, it whispers of creation—ideas Read more
How the Republican Party’s Shift Post-Obama Transformed American Politics When Barack Obama secured his historic win in 2008, it signaled more than just the arrival of the first Black president. For the Republican Party, it marked a sobering realization—their traditional policies were losing traction with the majority of Americans. Faced Read more
Escaping the House of Mirrors: Reclaiming Clarity in a Corrupted American Consciousness How do you know what’s real when every reflection tells a different story? Houses of mirrors challenge our perception, casting distorted images that make it harder to trust what we see. Is the exit to your left Read more
Chapter 93: The Voice of Awakening: Navigating the Modern Search for Truth Part One: The Voice of Awakening: Navigating the Modern Search for Truth “My kingdom is not of this world. You can look lo here, and lo there. Nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ Read more
Grappling with Division: Understanding Our Fellow Citizens in the Wake of a Tumultuous America The United States has long prided itself as a beacon of democracy, with its citizens united under shared values of liberty and justice. Yet, recent years have tested the very fabric of these ideals, leaving many Read more
The Virus Within Us All The sacred tapestry of life that binds us to this Earth is fraying under the weight of unchecked destruction—a destruction spurred by a force as subtle and pervasive as a virus. That force, nuanced and multilayered, is humanity itself, and at its most toxic, it Read more
Anger as Sacred Human Energy: A New Perspective on Spiritual Integrity There is a growing dialogue within spiritual communities suggesting that expressing certain human emotions—particularly anger—contradicts the ideals of spiritual integrity. Proponents of this perspective claim that anger is destructive by nature and that the path to enlightenment lies exclusively Read more
Revolutionary Balance: The Interplay of Anger and Peace in Social Justice Movements What does it truly take to overthrow a dictatorship? What does take to dismantle systems of oppression? Is it the roaring cry of defiance or the calm whisper of diplomacy? History whispers back an intriguing answer—it is Read more
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Capetown church–picture from 2023 visit by Sharon and myself to South Africa. Silence or Action? The Role of Anger in Fighting Oppression What happens when the world turns its back on injustice? When righteous anger is suppressed for the sake of maintaining peace, it allows oppression to Read more
Anger as a Force for Love and Courage Anger is a peculiar emotion. Often relegated to the shadows of our moral compasses, it manifests as a response to injustice, betrayal, or the crumbling of ideals. We are taught to suppress it, to camouflage its presence with civility, or to discard Read more
Part One: The Sacred Dynamic Duo of Anger and Courage in the Human Experience St. Augustine’s timeless words, “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are,” invite us to Read more
I take a unique direction with today’s blog post. Gary has been my friend since 1990. We have shared many of life’s challenges and opportunities over the years, especially during the 1990’s. Gary and his first wife Christy officiated at our wedding in 1994, and Sharon cleaned up the after-birth Read more
Securing Democracy in the Face of Billionaire Power and Extremist Ambitions Democracy is a fragile entity, one that requires vigilance, accountability, and relentless commitment from both its leaders and its citizens. Today, America stands at a crossroads where its democratic principles are under siege—not by foreign entities, but from powerful Read more
The Duality of DEI: Understanding Its Necessity in a Divided World “Why is a DEI program necessary?” This seemingly benign question reveals a troubling duality, rooted in privilege and systemic inequalities. It reflects the struggle between a historically dominant white majority and the historically marginalized non-white communities—a struggle that continues Read more
How America Created Donald Trump Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing figures in modern American history. But understanding Donald Trump requires more than looking at his actions as a businessman, reality TV star, and politician. To fully Read more
The Dark Art of QAnon: How Misinformation Undermines Trust and Democracy What happens when propaganda transcends lies and becomes a force so pervasive it unravels the very fabric of trust in society? This is the sinister triumph of QAnon—a digital landscape where conspiracy is wielded as a weapon and ordinary Read more
The Special Knowledge Game: Cults, Conspiracies, and the Search for Meaning What draws people to cults, disinformation, or conspiracy theories? At the heart of these phenomena lies a psychological and social dynamic we can call “The Special Knowledge Game.” This concept refers to the allure of possessing secrets and hidden Read more
The Power of Listening and Acknowledgement: A Reflection on My Father’s Influence Human relationships are deeply complex, marke by a delicate interplay of speaking, listening, and the need for acknowledgment. These dynamics often shape us in ways we do not fully grasp until much later in life, when introspection forces Read more