When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears

When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears In the labyrinth of life, we often find ourselves seeking guidance, wisdom, and answers. The ancient adage, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” resonates deeply with the human experience, transcending traditional classroom boundaries and manifesting in multifaceted ways. This profound Read more…

The Contradictions of Faith and Power: Donald Trump and the Divergence from Historical Christianity

The Contradictions of Faith and Power: Donald Trump and the Divergence from Historical Christianity Christianity is a tapestry woven with the threads of love, humility, sacrifice, and justice. At its core, it beckons humanity toward selfless service, a concern for the marginalized, and a pursuit of truth that transcends personal Read more…

The 12 Steps of Recovery and Christianity’s Highest Ideals: Whatever Happened To Truth?

12 Steps of Recovery and Christianity’s Highest Ideals:  Whatever Happened To Truth? For those who have walked the path of recovery, the 12 steps represent not just a guide, but a lifeline. Introduced by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s, these spiritual principles have transcended their original purpose, finding resonance Read more…

Rekindling the Creative Flame Within

In honor of our Grateful Gatherings Group, with Sophia, Sharon, Sharon W., Gayle, Jeannie, Mike, Doug, and Bruce, where we explored collective and individual creativity  on 11/21/2024. Rekindling the Creative Flame Within What if the life you’re living isn’t entirely your own? What if your voice, your creativity, and your Read more…

Creativity’s Double Helix: The Integration of Self and Collective Innovation

In honor of our Grateful Gatherings Group, with Sophia, Sharon, Sharon W., Gayle, Jeannie, Mike, Doug, and Bruce, where we explored collective and individual creativity  on 11/21/2024. Rekindling the Creative Flame Within What if the life you’re living isn’t entirely your own? What if your voice, your creativity, and your Read more…

Birthdays

It is my 69th birthday today.  Rather than write some new stuff that few, if any, would read anyway, I thought that I would highlight a few birthday posts from my past. This is one of my most unusual posts, ever. 68th Birthday I have been blessed with yet another Read more…

Unpublished Yet Unyielding: The Quiet Power of One Thought Leader

The Unseen Struggle of New Authors in the Age of AI and Literary Collectivism In the ever-evolving landscape of literature, new authors face an unprecedented array of challenges. The advent of artificial intelligence, the heavy promotion of established writers by publishers, and a general decline in readership have created a Read more…

The Complex Dance Between Hatred and the Intolerance of Intolerance

The Complex Dance Between Hatred and the Intolerance of Intolerance Is the intolerance of intolerance itself a form of hatred, or a necessary stance to foster inclusivity? We must grapple with this nuanced question as we work to shape a more equitable future. In today’s interconnected world, understanding the subtle Read more…

Healing America’s Addiction to Disinformation and Oligarchic Influence

(Note:  I pulled a few blog posts together  for this one- -some overlap)

To create a false world for the uninformed to believe in is the intention of propaganda and those who would take your freedom away from you.

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Like Grandfather, Like Grandson? Wait A Minute!

Like Grandfather, Like Grandson? My wife Sharon and I recently received several phone calls from one of our grandsons, Jasper  In recent years He has stayed in touch with his grandmother Sharon through text messaging and phone calls. To a much lesser degree he has also kept in touch with Read more…

Life is Good, But Our Politics Are Not

The Crossroads of Change: A Nation’s Reflection on Project 2025 In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, America finds itself at a critical juncture—a reflective crossroads where the decisions made today will echo through the corridors of time. The political landscape has been indelibly altered, presenting a mosaic of division Read more…

Electrician’s Guide To the Galaxy-Living Life On The Widest Frequency–Chapters 10-12 Revisited

Electrician’s Guide To the Galaxy-Living Life On The Widest Frequency–Chapters 10-12 Revisited Between Light and Darkness: My Journey Towards Cosmic Awakening In January 1986, the world watched in horror as the Challenger spacecraft broke apart, taking with it the lives of seven souls and the dreams of a generation. On Read more…

Reawakening the Divine Within: A Journey Beyond the Overactive Mind

Reawakening the Divine Within: A Journey Beyond the Overactive Mind In a world that thrives on perpetual motion and noise, can we truly find silence within? This is the challenge faced by spiritual seekers today. The quest to access the fundamental silence at the center of our being, often overshadowed Read more…

The Unseen Chains of Patriarchy in Collective Consciousness

The Unseen Chains of Patriarchy in Collective Consciousness Is patriarchy an insidious undercurrent shaping our lives, or merely a relic of bygone eras that clings to the fabric of modern society? In a world grappling with the dynamics of gender roles and equality, these questions demand answers. Carl Jung, with Read more…

Unmasking Patriarchy’s Grip on Leadership: The Roadblocks Beyond Education and Religion

( The following material has been combined from several blog posts over the last two years). Unmasking Patriarchy’s Grip on Leadership: The Roadblocks Beyond Education and Religion Why do entrenched patriarchal values remain so tenacious, even in the face of progressive educational and spirituality teachings? This question reverberates through the Read more…

You Are Not Going To Like What Comes After America

“Oh, and by the way, you are not going to like what comes after America . . . ” Leonard Cohen . “I intentionally downplayed the severity of the pandemic”—–Donald Trump (early 2020 book interview) . “I call the media ‘fake news’ to damage their reputations, while elevating my own Read more…

Di Di Dream 1988: Overcoming Toxic Masculinity Through Self-Reflection

Di Di Dream 1988 I wrote my first love poem in 1984, when I became lovers with a woman by the name of Diane (Di Di) McCloud.  I had first met Di Di while she was running with Gary, a cocaine dealer and friend to both me and Randy Olson.  Read more…

Rethinking the Divine: Beyond Patriarchal Constructs in Spirituality

Does Quantum Mechanics Hint at a Divine Masculine Overseer? In the age of science and spirituality, one question stands boldly at the intersection of both realms: Is there evidence, apart from ancient beliefs, that supports the existence of God as a divine masculine overseer? Could quantum mechanics, with its enigmatic Read more…

Insight and Mindfulness: A Journey Through Past Dreams and Present Reality

The following material is experimental writing.  I am attempting to transcend normal space-time linear stories. Insight and Mindfulness: A Journey Through Dreams–Explore the Depths of Your Mind Through Dreams In the realm of consciousness, where our waking lives intertwine with the ethereal world of dreams, life changing insights await those Read more…