My life is not a sterile thing to be poked and prodded in a petri dish. It is not a concept to be theorized about with inscrutable language by learned scholars. There is no need for justification, no need for a public service announcement to explain why. I am sorry— to myself and to others—… Continue reading A Brief Message To My Family Who May Or May Not Judge Me For Converting To A Different Religion Than Them
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Divine Comedy
Laughter is proof that the universe is inherently good. There is an inner wellspring of laughter— so naturally available, present from the first moment of birth— which, once awakened, allows a glimpse of nirvana, a glimpse of the truth of our human experience, which is that we are here to delight in one another.
Reverent Levity
Today, I went back to the place where I found a dead person seven months ago. At first, I didn't think I would ever go back. But as the months passed, I thought maybe I would. I could go and offer some words, a prayer, say a final goodbye. Bring something to offer to the… Continue reading Reverent Levity
From destruction… creation
The wise say that you chose your circumstances. You chose your parents, you chose to be born in your body, you chose your life. I don't know how it works. Maybe it's karma. Maybe my past choices did the choosing, did the causing, which are now affecting. I look at the last text I received… Continue reading From destruction… creation
Human Revolution Through Compassion and Interbeing
I have become disillusioned with politics as a vehicle for change. The pendulum swing from one party's policies to the other is constant and self-negating. As soon as one party gains power, changes made are swiftly undone, and those undone changes will be re-done when the other party re-gains power. It's a circle. It's an… Continue reading Human Revolution Through Compassion and Interbeing
embracing samsara 